Indiana law presumes that both parents have a legal right to time with their minor children, as well as a responsibility to support children financially. Divorcing spouses can make a parenting plan that fits their needs or ask the court to do so if they cannot agree. ...
Child Custody
Child Custody
Suspicions of abuse may lead to a child modification request
Kentucky leads the nation in mistreatment and neglect of children, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Ranked as the top state in child abuse for two years in a row, the causes include drug addiction, mental illness and poverty. Between 2018...
What guides custody decisions during an Indiana divorce?
Divorce often gets messy, especially when the couple involved shares minor children. The custody of children often becomes the most hotly contested issue in a divorce, as both parents desperately want to remain part of their children's lives. Worries about the loss of...
Kentucky’s equally shared parenting law receives top rating
On a grading scale created by the National Parents Organization, Kentucky received an "A" for its joint-parenting law. Signed into effect on April 26, 2018, House Bill 528 created the shared-parenting requirement. Each parent must agree to spend equal time with his or...
New marriages can strain co-parenting arrangements
Family law judges in Kentucky and around the country tend to favor co-parenting arrangements whenever possible because research shows that the children of divorce are less likely to develop emotional or behavioral problems when they spend time with both of their...
Co-parenting is not realistic for everyone
Even under the best possible circumstances, divorce can be difficult. Although a Kentucky couple may agree that beginning a new life living apart is the right path, issues such as property division and spousal support often trigger disagreement, but child custody and...
Parenting teens successfully post divorce
The divorce process means making many changes, particularly if there are children involved. This process can be even more challenging for many Kentucky parents when it includes co-parenting teenagers. There are some things, however, that parents should avoid, to...
Courts shifting more toward joint custody
The landscape for parents in Kentucky who get a divorce has changed significantly over the past several decades. While many divorced fathers in the past may have rarely seen their children afterwards, courts today are open to the possibility of joint physical custody....
How to create a parenting schedule that puts children first
Parents in Kentucky who are getting a divorce may create a parenting schedule, or a judge might make one for them. These negotiations may be difficult for parents, but they should be aware that if they go to court, one parent could end up with even less time with the...
Why joint custody is beneficial for children
As Kentucky parents go through the divorce process, they often focus on how the separation may affect their children. This is especially important when considering questions of child custody. There is a line of thought that says that granting sole custody to the...