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We are often asked can filing first in a Louisville divorce give you an advantage? There are many important preparations to be made prior to filing for a divorce. One of the first issues which may need to be decided is whether or not it is important to file first in your case. In some cases our clients are still …
What happens in child custody relocation cases in Louisville? There has been a significant increase in child custody relocation cases across Louisville over the past few years. This is often due to changes based upon changes after the pandemic and working remotely, an increase in social media and internet dating sites, as well as the ease with which one can …
Why is venue an important Kentucky child custody issue? A recent case highlights the importance of “venue” from a legal perspective in Kentucky child custody cases. The issue of venue often applies to those in military service, as well as unmarried couples when one of the parents intends to move away or has left the state of Kentucky with a …
What are the elements of an interstate child custody case in Louisville? What happens when a parent sharing custody of a child or children with the other parent moves or wishes to move out of the area or out of the State of Kentucky? The basic elements of an interstate child custody case are venue, the status quo and the …
A recent Kentucky Supreme Court case reflects the importance of legal venue in a move away child custody case. Relocation or move-way child custody cases occur when a parent is sharing custody and parenting time with another parent. If a parent has “sole legal and physical custody” they are generally free to make decisions regarding a potential move. However, if …
What happens in move away and relocation child custody cases in Louisville after a divorce? It might be right away, or it might be months or years later. What happens in cases when one parent wishes to move out of the area or out-of-state with the kids and the local parent is against the move? The primary issue in these …