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...
How Can You Spot the Signs of Parental Alienation
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...
Will My Existing Child Support Be Reduced if I Have Another Child
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...
The Basics of Child Custody and Parenting Time in a Louisville Divorce
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...