Luu v. Murphy, et alRead More

A.G. v. T.B. A custody determination is separate from parenting time. A modification of parenting time, even one that changes the child's primary residence, does not alter joint custody. Two affidavits are not required for a motion to change primary residence. Trial court did not abuse its discretion in prohibiting mother from relocating the children...Read More

Morgan V. Getter and A.G., A Child Issue   In a custody matter, can a Guardian Ad Litem (“GAL”) serve as both an attorney for the minor child involved in the custody dispute, as well as an investigator for the Family Court?   Facts  Read More

OSTER VS. OSTER The Appellate Court reversed and remanded a Trial Court Order for reinitiation of contact between a mother and her two children. The Appellate Court first held that the Trial Court’s  original order conditioning reinitiation on compliance with all therapeutic recommendations was never modified, set aside, or reversed. Therefore, the mother was bound...Read More

Curry v. Curry Residency in KY is not a requirement for continuing jurisdiction. The central inquiry is whether child maintained a substantial connection with KY. UCCJEA is concerned with child's connection to the state, not a particular county.Read More

Crews v. Shofner  Child custody may be established only after conducting a hearing even when party is otherwise entitled to a default judgment.  Read More

Bell v. Bell  Unreimbursed business expenses may not be deducted from the gross income of an employed parent in calculating child support. However if trial court finds the amount of unreimbursed expenses an extraordinary factor, it may deviate from the guideline award to reach an equitable result.Read More

Ellis v. EllisRead More

Masters v. Masters Read More

We will be following this one closely. Here is the Ky Court of Appeals opinion.Read More