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Does your child’s opinion matter in Louisville parenting time cases? Will the Judge listen to the input of a child during or after a divorce? Will the child’s perspective outweigh the positions of their parents? The short answer is the Judge will listen to the input of any “mature” child. This is generally established as 14 years of age. However, …
We are often asked about the impact of a divorce on children. Is a child of divorce more likely to seek a divorce later in life or face other relationship-related challenges? There may be good news on this front based upon data in the most recent US Census. It is actually important to note statistics representing average outcomes over a …
Can a child decide which parent to live with during or after a Louisville divorce? What happens if a child specifically asks to live with one of their parents? Child Custody and parenting time are emotionally charged issues for many co-parents during and after a divorce. It isn’t possible to overstate the emotional impact of hearing a child say they …
What happens if one parent attempts to turn their child(ren) against a co-parent? How can you spot the signs of parental alienation and take action to protect the relationship between you and your child(ren)? Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) was first identified in 1985 by child psychologist Richard Gardner. Basically, parental alienation occurs when one parent attempts to substantially interfere with, …
We are often asked if existing child support will be reduced if a payor of support has a child with a new partner. Supporting a child is the responsibility of every parent in Kentucky. Child support is not necessarily linked to child custody and parenting time but is more closely related to the provision of food, clothing, shelter, health care …
What are the basics of child custody and parenting time in a Louisville divorce? What are some of the legal concepts you need to understand when approaching child-related issues in your divorce? The primary legal focus in all child custody and parenting time matters is “the best interest of the child.” This should be the guiding principle as you think …
Does your child want to change child custody or parenting time orders after your Louisville Divorce? Has your child approached you asking if they can spend more time with or live with your former spouse? After everything you’ve been through you are probably wondering how in the world to process this request. It is absolutely appropriate to establish rules surrounding …
Does your child have a say in parenting time in Louisville divorce cases? When will Kentucky Family Court Judges consider the input of a child in custody and parenting time issues? Kentucky child custody and parenting time laws focus on a central theme: the best interests of the child. Our laws require Family Court Judges to presume that it is …
A Family Court Judge may hear a child’s testimony in many divorce and post-decree modification cases here in Louisville and Jefferson County. Some child custody cases in Kentucky will include an opportunity for the child to directly address the court. A judge will make a decision about whether or not to allow a child to address the court on a …
Shared parenting time over the holidays while attempting to balance the separate needs of multiple families is quite challenging. As a parent, you want to be there for every magical moment of the season and time away from your kids around the holidays during or following a divorce may seem even heavier than usual. In addition, there may be challenges …