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What is the process for obtaining a domestic violence restraining order in Louisville? If you are concerned for your safety and are a victim of any form of domestic violence you need to begin by seeking a restraining order against the person who is inflicting the physical or emotional harm into your life. Domestic violence occurs between family, friends, relatives, …
How long does domestic violence affect child custody in Louisville? Once domestic violence has been established by a Kentucky Court, the burden of proof is clearly and heavily upon the violent offender to demonstrate that it is in the child’s best interest to modify child custody and parenting time orders. There have been several published cases at the Appellate level …
What is the past, present and future impact of domestic violence on custody and visitation in Louisville family law cases? How do current and past episodes of domestic violence impact a divorce case and questions of child custody and visitation. Louisville Family Courts take evidence regarding recent or past domestic violence very seriously. The presence of domestic violence can and …
What is the affect of domestic violence on a Louisville divorce? What does Kentucky Family Law have to say about domestic violence and child custody? Domestic violence in today’s legal terms can take many forms. The most obvious is physical and emotional abuse. Physical abuse involving slapping, hitting, kicking shoving or throwing things at another are considered in domestic violence …
What is the process for getting a restraining order for domestic violence in Louisville? If someone in your family, household or workplace is taking actions, communicating or behaving in a way which feels threatening you simply want to make it stop and protect yourself. What has to happen in order for a restraining order to be issued? Getting a restraining …
Can you prove abuse during a Louisville divorce case? Reported cases of domestic violence and associated restraining orders substantially increased during the pandemic and have continued since. It can be very difficult and frightening to make the decision to leave a physically or verbally abusive spouse. How will an abusive spouse respond to service of divorce papers? How do you …
Domestic violence and restraining orders will impact a divorce in many ways here in Louisville. It is not uncommon for our courts to issue restraining orders in domestic violence situations. A person can request a domestic violence restraining order if he or she has been threatened with abuse or has in fact been abused by a person with whom he …
Child custody is one of the most emotional and often contentious issues in many divorce cases. There are many decisions each party will have to make and issues to work through. What are some of the most important factors in a Louisville child custody case? How will these factors ultimately affect the Judge’s decision in your situation? The overall and …
What is the legal impact of domestic violence in a Louisville divorce case? There have been many highly public episodes involving celebrities and assets in recent news stories where domestic violence has played a substantial role. Every person in Kentucky has the right to seek legal intervention and protection when domestic violence is present. Dodd & Dodd is committed to …
How does domestic violence affect a child custody case in Louisville? Unfortunately, according to the National Coalition against Domestic Violence (NCADV) more than 10 million adults experience some form of domestic violence each year in the United States. While many in this number are repeat victims, the amount of abuse is simply staggering. Domestic violence isn’t only physical in nature. …