I am not a lawyer, nothing in this document should be considered legal or professional advice in any jurisdiction. This is just informational ONLY.

In Kentucky KRS 403.270(2) states the standards for child custody determinations. Many people are shocked to learn that Kentucky does not have a specific age when a minor child can decide to live with one parent. The factors listed in the statue include the following: 1) the wishes of the child's p...

I am not a lawyer, nothing in this document should be considered legal or professional advice in any jurisdiction. This is just informational ONLY.

In Kentucky KRS 403.270(2) states the standards for child custody determinations. Many people are shocked to learn that Kentucky does not have a specific age when a minor child can decide to live with one parent. The factors listed in the statue include the following: 1) the wishes of the child's parents or a de facto custodian; 2) The wishes of the child; 3) the interaction and interrelationship of the child with his parent/s siblings, and any other person who may significantly affect the child's best interest.; 4) the child's adjustment to his/her home, school, and community; 5) the mental and physical health of all of the individuals involved; 6) information of domestic violence; 7) the extent to which the child has been cared for, nurtured, or supported by a de facto custodian; 7) the circumstances surrounding the child being placed with the de facto custodian. The Court will also consider any other important factor in making its ultimate decision.

Children are often confused and hurt by divorce, uncertain what role they'll play in their parents' lives once two households are in place. Identifying custody and visitation agreements that honor what is in the best interests of children and parents requires an understanding of the unique, particular situation of those involved.

Generally, in Kentucky the Court will award either joint or sole custody. The children's custodians are the parent/s who is in charge of making the major decisions in a child's life. This generally includes: Schooling/Education, Religion, and Health Care. The court will generally look to the amorphous best interest of the children standard in determining custody, and/or primary resident for a child. Further, in a joint custody situation, the Courts will often designate one parent the “primary residential” parent. This is the parent whom the child or children live with the majority the amount of time in a joint custody situation. Recent Kentucky case law has further given meaning and power to the primary residential parent.

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Establishing Your Involvement
The court always holds paramount what it considers to be in the best interests of children. If you have been and are currently involved in your children's lives, it's important to document your level of commitment and involvement to the court. Collecting birthday cards, cashed cheques, vacation pictures, little league or school involvement documents, as well medical or insurance bills demonstrate how deeply you are involved in raising your children. Regardless of how much you may love or care for your children, you must be prepared to document many facts to the court's satisfaction or it may jeopardize your parental rights and effect your custody rights to your children.

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If you can't agree on visitation with your ex, you can do it in family court without a lawyer, so it will be court costs whatever they are in your area.