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Divorce Basics: The Response
After the Petition is filed in a divorce case, the next important document is the Response. If you have been served with a Petition for divorce, the Response is your opportunity to formally state your position and outline your requests. What Is in a Response? A Response is your answer to the Petition filed by…
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Divorce Basics: The Petition
If you’re starting the divorce process in Kentucky, you’ll likely hear the term “Petition” right away. But what exactly is it? A Petition is the legal document that starts your divorce case. It is filed with the court by the person initiating the divorce, the Petitioner. The other spouse is called the Respondent. In Kentucky,…
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Divorce Basics: Meeting Your Attorney
Your first meeting with a divorce attorney can feel overwhelming. Whether you are still deciding if it is time to file or if you have already been served with papers, this meeting is your chance to ask questions and start building a strategy. You can always ask what to bring when you call or email…
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Kentucky May Exercise Jurisdiction Over Non-Residents Within Domestic Violence Actions
Baum v. Aldava Case No. 2024-SC-0182-DGE Jefferson Family Court Opinion by Chief Justice Thompson Date Rendered: April 24, 2025 Issue: Whether Kentucky can exercise jurisdiction over non-residents within domestic violence actions. This case was previously before the Kentucky Supreme Court which held that Kentucky would follow the objective method in determining a child’s home state…
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