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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 to the physical schedule or…
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Divorce Basics: Parenting Time
Parenting time refers to the schedule that determines when a child will be with each parent. It also encompasses time the child is in daycare or at school to clarify who is responsible if the child is sick or needs parental involvement. In Kentucky, parenting time is separate from legal custody. Legal custody involves decision-making…
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Cabinet Bears Burden of Evidentiary Proof
S.H. v. Cabinet 2024-CA-0617-MR Hardin Circuit Court Kentucky Court of Appeals Opinion by Judge Cetrulo Date Rendered: June 13, 2025 Mother had two medically fragile children. In 2017, while in Grandmother’s care, one ingested the other’s medication. The child received appropriate treatment after the accident. In 2018, the child accidentally ingested medication for a sibling…
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Divorce Basics: Modification of Custody or Parenting Time
After a divorce or custody order is entered, life keeps moving, and sometimes it moves in ways that no one expected. Whether it is changes in work schedules, school needs, living arrangement, or relationships, it is not unusual for parents to find that the original custody or parenting time order no longer fits. Kentucky law…
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Divorce Basics: Jurisdiction
If you are starting the process of divorce, one concept that often comes up early is jurisdiction. While it may sound technical, it is really just a way of making sure that your case is being handled in the right place. In the context of divorce, jurisdiction refers to the court’s ability to hear your…
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