Blog Posts in November, 2015

What are legal custody and residential custody in Kentucky?

As Kentucky readers of this blog may already know, we recently discussed parenting plans during the holidays post-divorce and we covered what factors may be considered when determining the "best interests of the child." Today we are going to take a step back and look at the big picture. Specifically, we are going to cover: what is child custody ? In general, child custody really refers to two ...

The 'best interests of the child' and child custody matters

When it comes to child custody in Kentucky, residents may have heard the phrase "best interests of the child," used frequently. Indeed, when it comes to making child custody decisions, the courts will look primarily at what the child's best interests are. What does this mean? While the laws vary between states, in general there are a number of factors that go into determining what the child's best ...

Child custody during the holidays in Kentucky: do it for the kids

Now that another Halloween has passed, families in Kentucky are gearing up for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays. They may be buying a turkey, making a guest list and doing some advanced holiday shopping. While preparing for the holidays can be just as fun as the holidays themselves, it can also be stressful. The stress is only compounded if parents in Kentucky are divorced. In particular, ...