CHILD CUSTODY & VISITATION

When a separation or divorce involves children, custody and visitation are often of primary concern.  When parents look to 859 Divorce Law Group for a child custody and visitation attorney, they are often wondering what laws, rules and regulations exist in Central Kentucky and what options are available to them. Specializing in family law, our attorneys know exactly the types of issues you and your family may face as every family situation is different and your goals may change as the process continues.

Allow us to listen to your concerns and help you make the right decisions for your family.

ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT

The purpose of both spousal support and child support is protect you and your child’s standard of living. Divorce should never create a hardship for you or your child.  The old adage of “everyone ends up poorer in a divorce” does not have to apply to you. 859 Divorce Law Group is here to help you maintain your and your child’s quality of life.

Kentucky Spousal Support (Alimony or Maintenance)

Spousal support exists to equitably allocate the income of the primary wage earner and his/her spouse. The partner who makes more may be Ordered by the court to contribute financially to the spouse who earns less.  The need to care for children who are young or have special needs, the recipient’s demonstrated financial need, and the payors financial ability to pay are the primary considerations. Whether receiving or paying spousal support can affect your financial well-being for years to come and if these issues are in dispute, zealous representation is an essential for you.  At 859 Divorce Law Group, we are here to help you fight for your financial security– now, and in the future.

Kentucky Child Support

Child Support in Kentucky is determined through a formula which may confuse and overwhelm you if you are not properly advised.  Any decision to deviate from the statutory formula is something you should not attempt on your own. At 859 Divorce Law Group, we can explain to you in detail the intricacies of the calculations and make sure that you get a fair determination of child support.  If appropriate, we can argue for a deviation for you, which can potentially be a benefit to you and your family.  We are here to get you your best possible outcome.

MODIFICATION OF COURT ORDERS

If the circumstances surrounding your child custody, parenting time, child support or maintenance Court Orders have changed, you may be entitled to seek a request for modifications to the Court Order.  Modification to any Court Order requires legal skill and experience.  The old saying that “change is the one constant in life” definitely applies after a divorce.  Changes in your circumstances, or your former spouse’s life circumstances, or the lives of your children may justify modification of an existing Court Order.

The experienced at 859 Divorce Law Group can help you to seek the changes you want or need.

DEPENDENCY ABUSE AND NEGLECT (JUVENILLE MATTERS)

Whether you are considering divorce or not, you may find yourself in a terrifying situation—against the State.  Social workers can come into your life and your home and can even take your child. 859 Divorce Law Group is about keeping families together and minimizing the government’s intrusion into your life.  To protect you, preserve your family and advocate for your child’s well-being, 859 Divorce Law Group is prepared to zealously represent you and your child. If Social Services has disrupted your family’s life, contact us immediately.  We are here to preserve, reunify and to protect both you and your children.