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Zero Support Order Still Triggers Modification Presumption
Herl v. Herl 2024-CA-0412-MR Jefferson Family Court Kentucky Court of Appeals Opinion by Judge Jones Date Rendered: September 5, 2025 Question Presented: Whether the family court erred by imposing a child support obligation without making the required findings of a substantial and continuing material change in circumstances under KRS 403.213. Husband and Wife married in
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Retroactive Child Support Requires a Clear Request
Davis v. Davis 2024-CA-0513-MR Knox Family Court Kentucky Court of Appeals Opinion by Judge Caldwell Date Rendered: August 8, 2025 Question Presented: (1) Whether Husband was entitled to credit for post-separation mortgage payments before dividing the marital home’s equity; and (2) Whether the family court erred in awarding child support retroactive to the date Husband
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Divorce Basics: Child Support Modification
Child support orders are based on the financial and parenting circumstances at the time the court enters them. But life rarely stays the same. Over time, changes in income, expenses, or parenting time may mean that the original child support amount is no longer fair or appropriate. It also may be appropriate to request a
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Divorce Basics: Child Support
Child support is one of the most common concerns for parents going through a divorce or separation. In Kentucky, the law requires that both parents contribute to the financial support of their children. Child support is intended to help cover the day-to-day expenses of raising a child, such as housing, food, clothing, and medical care.
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Family Court Must Presume IRS Rules Apply as to Dependency Exemptions
Bankston v. Mattingly NO. 2021-CA-1490-MR Marion Circuit Court Decided by Thompson, Chief Judge; Jones, and Karem, Judges Opinion by Jones, Judge Date Rendered: February 17, 2023 Issue: Whether minor child could be claimed on federal income tax returns on a rotating basis. Father and mother shared equal parenting time. Father paid child support as he
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