Fourth Published Family Law Opinion from Ky Court of Appeals Today

Waddle v. Waddle

Waddle v. Waddle

Award of grandparent visitation reversed because court failed to apply the modified best interest standard to consider the objection of mother who is presumed fit. Court must presume a fit parent is making decisions in the best interest of the child. Case was remanded for a new evidentiary hearing at which grandparents must provide clear and convincing evidence that visitation is in the child’s best interest and trial court must use Walker factors and provide written findings of fact.

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