Brockman v. Brockman   On appeal, Former Husband argued the Trial Court lacked Subject Matter jurisdiction to enter a divorce decree because neither party resided in Kentucky for 180 days prior to the filing of the petition. Former Husband also argued the Trial Court lacked jurisdiction to make a custody determination under KRS 403.800.  ...Read More

Castle v. Castle Trial Court entered a Domestic Violence Order preventing Step-father from having contact with Wife and two minor step-daughters. The Trial Court marked portions of form AOC-275.3 indicating that a sexual assault had occurred and there was a possibility that it would occur again. Although the Court heard testimony from Wife and one...Read More

W.L.F. v. Cabinet Trial court entered an order denying Father’s motion to place his minor child with him or to permit unsupervised visitation. Court of Appeals dismissed Father’s appeal because the order of the trial court was interlocutory as it did not preclude Father from seeking similar or expanded relief in the future. Digested By:...Read More

F.V. v. Cabinet Trial court terminated Father’s parental rights pursuant to KRS 625.090(2). As grounds for termination, the trial court relied upon Father’s criminal history, alcohol abuse, and a ten month period of incarnation. While incarcerated, Father attended substance abuse classes and parenting classes. Once released, Father continued to attend substance abuse classes, provided weekly...Read More

S.B.P. v. R.L. and M.L. Biological Father, a federal inmate, of minor child, challenged judgment of adoption entered by Trial Court. The case was initiated by a petition filed by Child’s Maternal great-grandparents seeking involuntary termination of Father’s parental rights and voluntary termination of Mother’s rights. The petition was later amended to add a prayer...Read More

S.B.P. v. R.L. and M.L. Biological Father, a federal inmate, of minor child, challenged judgment of adoption entered by Trial Court. The case was initiated by a petition filed by Child’s Maternal great-grandparents seeking involuntary termination of Father’s parental rights and voluntary termination of Mother’s rights. The petition was later amended to add a prayer...Read More

Baas v. Baas   Former husband and Former Wife executed a “bullet-point” written mediation agreement which listed several agreements related to the division of the couple’s property. Former Wife’s attorney was physically absent from the mediation for one hour, although her Attorney remained in contact with Former Wife during this period. Prior to reaching an...Read More

Lockhart v. Lockhart The parties entered into a Marital Settlement Agreement in which Former Husband agreed to pay maintenance to Former Wife for a period of years or until Former Wife remarried. Additionally, the Agreement precluded the modification of maintenance. Former Husband filed a motion to terminate his maintenance obligation due to a decrease of...Read More

K.M.E. v. Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Trial Court granted Cabinet’s petition to involuntarily terminate abusive Father’s parental rights pursuant to KRS625.090 finding that Father abandoned Children, could not provide essential parental care and protection, and failed to provide essentials necessary for the Children’s well-being. Trial Court based its decision on...Read More

May v. Harrison   Trial Court conducted an in camera interview of Minor Child pursuant to KRS403.290(1), which authorizes judges to conduct an in camera interview with children for purposes of ascertaining “the child’s wishes as to his custodian and as to visitation.” During this interview, the Trial Court asked Child questions regarding alleged sexual...Read More