Here is the final opinion, which was not modified.Read More

The Kentucky Supreme Court granted discretionary review in Lichenstein v. Barbanel, a child support enforcement case. The Court of Appeals opinion was designated not to be published. We will digest that opinion soon.Read More

Nelson v. Nelson, _ S.W.3d _ (Ky. App. 2009); 2008-CA-001861-MERead More

Nelson v. Nelson, support of adult child. Digest to followRead More

CONN v. INGRAM ADOPTION RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS 2007-CA-002255 PUBLISHED: AFFIRMED PANEL: NICKELL PRESIDING; CAPERTON AND KELLER CONCUR COUNTY: MENIFEE DATE RENDERED: 4/24/2009 Dad appealed from TC order dismissing his petition to adopt his adult natural born Daughter because he failed to satisfy the residency requirement stated in KRS 199.470(1). Dad claimed that the statute’s residency requirement...Read More

Here is the link to the sweeping new ethical rules issued by the Kentucky Supreme Court last week. We all will have to study them carefully. They become effective July 15, 2009.Read More

Conn v. Ingram, affirmed order dismissing petition to adopt adult because petitioner failed to meet residency requirement of KRS 199.470(1). A digest will follow.Read More

No family law to be published opinions were released, but discretionary review was granted in Commonwealth, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, v. L.J.P., et al. A digest of the court of appeals opinion and link to the decision is here. Briefing will be expedited and oral arguments will be held August 12, 2009 at...Read More

J.G. v. J. C. , _ S.W.3d _ (Ky. App. 2009), 2008-CA-1023Read More

The new CR 7.03 providing privacy protections and the new CR 45.01-45.05 are here. The revised subpoena form is here. All are effective April 1, 2009. These changes are very significant.Read More