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Mullins v. Picklesimer Does Not Require Agreement to Support a Finding of Partial Waiver of Superior Right to Custody
Link v. Link No. 2023-CA-1073-ME Meade Circuit Court Opinion by Judge Karem Date Rendered: July 12, 2024 Child’s biological paternity was never established. Biological Mother and Mother’s husband, Father, raised child to believe Father was child’s biological father. Child called Father “dad,” Mother changed Child’s surname to Father’s surname, Father was a stay-at-home dad, and…
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Family Court Abused its Discretion by Relying on Extrajudicial Statements from the Cabinet
Lankford v. Lankford No. 2023-CA-1174-ME Jefferson Circuit Court Opinion by Judge Jones Date Rendered: April 26, 2024 Father filed a Petition for Emergency Protective Order (“EPO”) on behalf of Child against Mother after Child disclosed to Father that Mother kicked Child down the stairs and observed bruising on Child. The Family Court issued an EPO…
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Court of Appeals Upholds Contested Stepparent Adoption
W.H.J. v. J.N.W., CHFS No. 2023-CA-1474-ME Warren Family Court Opinion by Judge Eckerle Date Rendered: September 27, 2024 Father contested adoption of child by Step-Father. When Father and Mother divorced, Family Court awarded Mother sole custody of Child and Ordered Father to undergo substance abuse and mental health assessments and to attend a parenting clinic.…
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How Are Divorce Cases Assigned in Jefferson Family Court?
Divorce Basics: How Are Cases Assigned in Jefferson Family Court? In Jefferson County, Kentucky, which covers the Louisville metro area, the way cases are assigned to judges has changed over the years. It used to be an alphabetical system, where cases were assigned based on the parties’ last names. Now, Jefferson Family Court uses a…
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Getting Started in Kentucky
Divorce Basics: Getting Started in Kentucky Divorce can be tough, but knowing the basics makes the process easier to navigate. If you’re considering divorce in Kentucky, here’s what you need to know to get started. Filing for Divorce in Kentucky Kentucky is a no-fault divorce state, which means you can file based on irreconcilable differences.…
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