Kentucky Legal Guides - Page 13
Calculating Child Support for Self-Employed and 1099 Contractors in Kentucky
When a parent receives a standard W-2 paycheck, calculating child support is relatively straightforward. However, when one or both parents are self-employed, independent contractor...
Can Legal Medical Marijuana Use Affect Your Child Custody Case in Kentucky?
With the legalization of medical marijuana in Kentucky, a new and complex issue has entered the state's family courts. Many parents rely on medical cannabis to manage chronic pain,...
Relocating Out of Kentucky with a Child: A Guide for Military Personnel and Corporate Transfers
Life is unpredictable, and career opportunities or military orders often require moving across state lines. When you share joint custody of a child in Kentucky, you cannot simply p...
How Kentucky’s Equal Parenting Time Presumption Applies to Night Shift and Erratic Schedule Workers
Going through a child custody battle is one of the most stressful experiences a parent can face. If you work a non-traditional schedule-such as night shifts, rotating shifts, or er...
Kentucky's 180-Day Residency Requirement: Filing for Divorce After Relocating
Relocating to a new state often brings a fresh start, but if your marriage is ending shortly after a move, you may face complex legal hurdles. The state of Kentucky strictly regula...
Can Kentucky CHFS Remove Your Child for Legal Medical Cannabis or Prescribed Medication Use?
The intersection of medical treatment and child welfare is a highly controversial area of family law in Kentucky. With the introduction of the legal medical cannabis program and th...
Appealing a 'Substantiated' CHFS Abuse or Neglect Finding in Kentucky
When the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) completes an investigation, they will mail you a letter containing their official determination. If the letter says...