In contentious divorces, child custody is often one of the major sources of conflict. This can drive one of the spouses to convince the children that they hate their other parent. The children may suddenly announce they do not want to live with the other parent...
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Child Custody
Avoiding problems in a co-parenting arrangement
Kentucky parents want to do everything possible to protect the interests of their children after a divorce. One way some families do this is by opting for a co-parenting arrangement, allowing the kids to maintain strong relationships with each parent. This can be a...
What factors influence child custody in Kentucky?
Kentucky passed a law in 2018 mandating default joint child custody except when one parent has a domestic violence history. In cases where both parents have the ability to care for and nurture their minor children, each will share physical parenting time as well as...
Study finds fathers often favored in child custody disputes
Some people in Kentucky may assume that in a custody battle between parents, the mother always gets preference over the father. However, research conducted by a professor from the George Washington University Law School suggests that this is not the case. The...
Successfully managing finances while co-parenting
In the United States, about 40 to 50% of married couples divorce. This means that many Kentucky parents are co-parenting. While many co-parents deal with difficulties surrounding decisions that need to be made while co-parenting, financial stress can be minimized when...
Parents should try to raise their children together
Kentucky parents who get divorced may find it easier on themselves and their children when they work together to raise their kids. The primary benefit for a child is knowing that he or she can count on both parents being in their lives no matter what happens. Parents...
Media depictions of noncustodial parents give rise to myths
When media outlets in Kentucky and around the country cover stories about noncustodial parents, they usually involve men who have failed to pay court-ordered child support or fathers who have turned their backs on their children to pursue careers or other goals. While...
Co-parenting as a divorcee
Co-parents are considered to be the legal parents or guardians of children. There are certain protocols divorced parents in Kentucky can follow to develop a co-parenting relationship that is effective at addressing the needs of their children. One of the most...
Joint parenting schedules benefit children
Divorcing couples in Kentucky should consider developing a joint parenting schedule. These plans can help to reduce the disruptions to a child's schedule that commonly occur after a divorce. Parents should aim to set aside their own egos and put the children's needs...
Grandparents and custody rights
In Kentucky and other states, individuals may have the right to petition for custody rights to their grandchildren. A court could be willing to grant custody rights to grandparents in the event that the child's parent is abusive, unable to care for him or her or has...