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 when it comes to a...
Does Your Child’s Opinion Matter in Louisville Parenting Time Cases?
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...
A Family Court Judge May Hear a Child’s Testimony
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...
What if You Aren’t Satisfied with the Orders of a Jefferson County Family Law Judge?
What happens if you aren't satisfied with the orders of a Jefferson County Family Law Judge? This question embodies an important issue for those who have just come out of a ruling, and for those who have yet to begin the divorce process. There is rarely a "win" or "lose" decision in family law. Our...