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Kentucky Supreme Court Expands De Facto Custodian Status
Lemaster v. Stiltner 2023-SC-0454-DG Greenup Circuit Court Kentucky Supreme Court Opinion by Justice Thompson Date Rendered: August 14, 2025 Question Presented: Whether the family court erred by denying the child’s custodian’s partner’s motion to intervene in the custody action between the custodian and the child’s biological mother when: (1) the…
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Mediation: Can mediation be effective in high-asset divorce cases?
When a divorce involves significant assets, there can be more issues to resolve. Mediation offers a private, efficient, and informed way to navigate these matters without the time, cost, and exposure of traditional litigation. High-asset cases frequently include prenuptial agreements, business interests, multiple real estate properties, retirement plans, stock options…
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Mediation: How can mediation help co-parents?
Separation is challenging for any family, and creating a workable parenting plan can be one of the most emotional and complex parts of the process. Mediation offers a setting where parents can focus on building a plan that supports their children and reduces the potential for future conflict. When parents…
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Mediation: What happens during family mediation?
If you are preparing for your first divorce mediation session, you may be unsure of what to expect. Mediation is a confidential and structured process focused on resolution, but it is very different from going to court. At the start of the session, the mediator will explain their role and…
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