Family Law Blog

The Holidays Are Closer Than You Think: Is Your Parenting Plan Ready?

As hard as it may be to believe, the holiday season is just around the corner. While you're still enjoying summer vacations and starting back-to-school shopping, retailers are already preparing for Halloween, and then Christmas decorations won't be far behind.

The same rapid pace that carries us from late summer to New Year's can also create significant challenges for divorced and separated parents. Holiday parenting schedules often require more planning, flexibility, and communication than any other time of year. Waiting until November to discuss Thanksgiving or Christmas parenting time can leave parents scrambling to resolve disagreements when everyone is already juggling school events, family gatherings, travel plans, and holiday obligations.

The good news is that many of these issues are entirely preventable. The best time to prepare for the holidays is now! More >

Child Custody in Kentucky: The Basics You Need to Know

There are few more emotional matters than negotiation of child custody arrangements. Divorcing parents find themselves facing a new normal in the unfortunate reality that they will spend less time with their children going forward than they have in the past. Luckily, there is plenty of law and precedent that now guides proceedings, and Kentucky has been the state leading the way with regards to child custody arrangements. More >

Deck the Halls Without Disputes: A Checklist for Holiday Co-Parenting

The holiday season brings joy and festivities, but shared custody arrangements can make scheduling stressful for families. With some preparation, you can create a joyful and smooth experience for everyone. Here's a helpful holiday custody arrangement checklist to make this season cheerful, simple, and enjoyable! More >

Don’t Have a Summer Break-Down—Tips for Splitting Summer Parenting Time

Spring break is now over but it is never too late to plan for the summer.  Unfortunately, those sunny days can turn into a dark cloud trying to split parenting time with an ex-spouse or co-parent. Now is the time to get ahead on establishing your summer plans and to avoid last minute scheduling-conflicts. Here are a few tips that can help you have a stress-free summer. More >