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Incarceration Led to Termination of Parental Rights
S.S. v. A.L.B. 2024-CA-1121-ME Madison Circuit Court Kentucky Court of Appeals Opinion by Judge Eckerle Date Rendered: April 11, 2025 The trial court terminated Father’s parental right to his twin sons, born in 2017 while Mother was incarcerated in South Carolina. Father’s paternity was confirmed by genetic testing. The children…
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Divorce Basics: Mediation
Divorce can be one of the most emotionally and financially challenging events in a person’s life. Mediation offers divorcing couples the chance to resolve their differences outside of the courtroom. In Kentucky, many divorce and custody cases are ultimately resolved via mediation. Typically, mediation occurs once there has been financial…
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Exposure to Marijuana Led to Finding of Neglect
Cabinet for Health and Family Services v. K.O. 2024-SC-0188-DGE Calloway Circuit Court Kentucky Supreme Court Opinion by Justice Keller Date Rendered: February 20, 2025 Issue: Whether the trial court relied on substantial evidence in holding a child was at risk of being harmed where the child was exposed to an…
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Divorce Basics: Financial Disclosure
If you’re going through a divorce in Kentucky, one of the most important parts of the process is the financial disclosure. Kentucky law requires full and prompt financial disclosure so that both parties and the court have an accurate picture of the marital estate. This ensures that decisions about property…
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