On behalf of Barber Law | Aug 30, 2019 | child custody
Kentucky became the only state to require default joint custody when the state legislature passed a new law to that effect in 2018. Under these guidelines, parents will receive equal legal custody and parenting time except in cases involving domestic abuse. If you...
On behalf of Barber Law | Jul 1, 2019 | child custody
For divorced parents in Kentucky, joint custody is the default decision. What this means is that there is legal presumption for joint custody. In a case where two parents are to fight for custody of a child, the presumption is that the two will have shared custody....
On behalf of Barber Law | Jun 5, 2019 | child custody
Going through a divorce is a major life change. When you have children who are going through these changes, you will likely need to help them with the transition. One thing that you can do is remind them that changes are a chance for improvement. You can use this as a...
On behalf of Barber Law | Jun 4, 2019 | child custody, family law
Schools will soon be letting out, which is great for the children. For parents who have a child custody order, this might be a difficult time. You need to start thinking about what you will do during the upcoming school-less months. Even if you think that you have...
On behalf of Barber Law | Apr 12, 2019 | child custody
Child custody is something that needs to be considered carefully during a divorce. When you are going through this, make sure that you are taking the child’s needs into account. This isn’t always easy because the needs of children change. You should think...
On behalf of Barber Law | Mar 15, 2019 | child custody
Parenting your children after a divorce can be challenging. Essentially, you are going to be a part-time single parent. The good news is that you will have downtime when your ex has the kids. This is a good time for you to work on matters with yourself and to relax so...
On behalf of Barber Law | Mar 1, 2019 | child custody
Child custody matters have to be handled seriously or the children can suffer. We know that this is a trying time for you so we want you to know what options you have for handling these matters. The most important thing for you to do is to remember that the focus is...
On behalf of Barber Law | Nov 8, 2018 | child custody
If you have a co-parent who’s in recovery and seems to have put their problems with alcohol behind them, you likely have begun to trust that your kids are safe with them. However, with the holiday season fast approaching, you may have renewed concerns about...
On behalf of Barber Law | Oct 26, 2018 | child custody
Conscientious divorcing parents are aware of the potential negative impact of their break-up on their children and work to minimize it. They look for all the warning signs of anxiety, stress and behavioral issues. However, as children grow into adolescents and adults,...
On behalf of Barber Law | Sep 26, 2018 | child custody
Even in contentious divorces and child custody battles, most people don’t believe their co-parent would take the extreme step of abducting their children. However, parental child abductions are more common than you might think. According to a report by the Polly...
