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Divorce Basics: The Petition
If you’re starting the divorce process in Kentucky, you’ll likely hear the term “Petition” right away. But what exactly is it? A Petition is the legal document that starts your divorce case. It is filed with the court by the person initiating the divorce, the Petitioner. The other spouse is called the Respondent. In Kentucky,…
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Divorce Basics: Meeting Your Attorney
Your first meeting with a divorce attorney can feel overwhelming. Whether you are still deciding if it is time to file or if you have already been served with papers, this meeting is your chance to ask questions and start building a strategy. You can always ask what to bring when you call or email…
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Kentucky May Exercise Jurisdiction Over Non-Residents Within Domestic Violence Actions
Baum v. Aldava Case No. 2024-SC-0182-DGE Jefferson Family Court Opinion by Chief Justice Thompson Date Rendered: April 24, 2025 Issue: Whether Kentucky can exercise jurisdiction over non-residents within domestic violence actions. This case was previously before the Kentucky Supreme Court which held that Kentucky would follow the objective method in determining a child’s home state…
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Family Court May Consider Coercive Control in DVO Analysis
Hogle v. Hogle 2024-CA-0731-ME Kentucky Court of Appeals Opinion by Judge McNeill Date Rendered: February 21, 2025 Issue: Whether coercive control can be considered although the words “coercive control” do not appear in the Kentucky domestic violence statute. Husband flipped over sofa while child was laying on it injuring Wife. Wife initiated a divorce proceeding…
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