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Unmarried Couples May Jointly Adopt Child
G.G. and T.S. v. Cabinet 2024-SC-0143-DGE Jackson Circuit Court Kentucky Court of Appeals Opinion by Justice Goodwine Date Rendered: June 20, 2025 Issue: Whether KRS Chapter 199 prohibits unmarried couples from jointly petitioning to adopt a child. An unmarried couple jointly petitioned Family Court to adopt a child. The unmarried…
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Divorce Basics – Postnuptial Agreements
A postnuptial agreement is a legal contract that is similar to a prenuptial agreement but is created after a couple is already married. In Kentucky, postnuptial agreements can clarify financial rights, divide property, and establish expectations in the event of a spouse’s death or for future separation or divorce. These…
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Divorce Basics – Prenuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement, also called a prenup or antenuptial agreement, is a legal contract created before marriage between a couple intending to marry. In Kentucky, prenuptial agreements help couples clarify financial expectations and protect individual assets in case the marriage ends in either divorce or death. These agreements are recognized…
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Divorce Basics: Custody
In Kentucky, the term “custody” is used in family court to refer to a parent’s authority to make major decisions for a child. These decisions may include education, medical care, religion, and other major matters that affect the child’s overall well-being. Legal custody is different from parenting time, which refers…
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