Custody battles are always challenging, not just on couples but on their kids, too. Even under the most amicable of circumstances, disagreements can arise over how child custody is determined. Recently, a lot of parents who are unmarried have decided to work out their parenting arrangements without legal guidance. When things are going well this works; however, inevitably, these arrangements fall apart and court intervention is needed. As you go to the family court system to determine the future of your kids and your family, it is vital to have a seasoned and dependable attorney there to fight for you.

There are two types of custody in the commonwealth of Kentucky: joint custody and sole custody. Joint custody allows both parents to make decisions for the children regarding the child’s school, health, religion, and welfare. In the case of sole custody, a single custodian becomes the sole decision maker. Kentucky courts used the best interest of the child as the standard to determine custody. If you are seeking sole custody or trying to prevent sole custody, there are many factors that are relevant to determine what the court may award in your particular case. There is no preference given to a mother or a father with regard to deciding parenting times; each party gets equal consideration under Kentucky law.

Our expertise in custody disputes includes parenting and visitation agreements, modification of a parenting schedule, changing previous custody orders by the court, and setting child support based on Kentucky State guidelines, even modifying child support if deemed excessive or abusive by the other parent.

Allow our law office to strategize on your particular case to protect your rights and get you the custody agreement that best suits your child’s needs.