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Divorce Basics: Guardian ad Litem
If you are going through a custody or parenting-time dispute, you may have heard the term “Guardian ad Litem,” or “GAL.” For many parents, it raises questions: What do they do? Who do they represent? Should I be worried? In Kentucky custody cases, a GAL is a court-appointed attorney whose job is to represent your…
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Divorce Basics: Friend of Court
If you are party to a custody or parenting-time case in Kentucky, you may have head the term “Friend of Court,” or “FOC”. What is a Friend of Court, and how does it affect your case? An FOC is often an attorney appointed by the judge to investigate your situation and make recommendations to the…
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Divorce Basics: Contempt
What Happens When One Ex-Spouse or Co-Parent Does Not Follow the Court’s Orders When a judge issues an order in a divorce or custody case, whether it is about child support, parenting time, or property division, that order is not just a suggestion. It is legally binding. If one party refuses to follow it, the…
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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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