CHADWICK V. FLORA, ET AL. Grandmother appealed an order finding she was not a de facto custodian of her grandchild. The order also denied her motion for custody and visitation. Grandmother’s first argument on appeal is that the trial court erred in finding she did not met the KRS 403.270(1)(a) standard for a de facto...Read More
NAVY V. MASSIE, ET AL. Maternal grandparent filed a KRS 405.021(1) motion seeking grandparent’s visitation rights with minor child. Child was living with his paternal aunt and uncle. The exact custody status was unclear, as at least one parent appeared to have some visitation. The general rule regarding grandparent visitation in Kentucky is the rule...Read More
Middleton v. Middleton Interesting 50 page opinion and dissent addressing characterization of distributions from family trust, nonmarital tracing and standard of proof, division of marital personalty, assignment of debt, attorney fees and costs.Read More
Palmer v. Burnett, 2011-CA-002097-ME Issue: Grandparent visitation Published: Affirming County: Jefferson Maternal Biological Grandmother appealed FC’s order dismissing her motion for grandparent visitation on the basis that she lacked standing. FACTS:Read More
Miller v. Norris No. 2011-CA-001285-ME Published: Opinion Affirming County: Jefferson Janet Miller appeals from Order of Jefferson Family Court granting summary judgment and dismissing her action seeking grandparent visitation.Read More