Undocumented Children in Kentucky Family Court How Kentucky family courts protect undocumented children and when court involvement may open the door to Special Immigrant Juvenile Status An undocumented child in family court is a minor who lacks lawful immigration status but is subject to state court jurisdiction for purposes of custody, guardianship, dependency, or protection. […]
Navigating High-Conflict Co-Parenting: A Guide to Parenting Coordinators in Indiana Co-parenting is rarely easy, but when disagreements become constant, the legal and emotional toll can be exhausting. In Indiana, the court offers a specialized tool to help families move past the deadlock: The Parenting Coordinator (PC). If you feel like you’re constantly back in court […]
Maintenance and Spousal Support in Kentucky: What to Know During Divorce Spousal support is a subject that comes up in many divorces. In high profile cases, the subject can generate flashy headlines like: “Dr. Dre Ordered to Pay Nicole Young $3.5 Million a Year in Spousal Support amid Divorce”1 or “Offset Reportedly Asking Spousal Support […]
When Families Change: How to Talk to Children About Divorce While the effects of divorce impact both parents and children, it can be particularly impactful on children’s mental health, as separation and divorce are often very difficult for children to understand and accept. In this article, we provide some practical strategies on how to support […]
Parenting Time Schedules: What They Are and How They Work When parties share physical custody of their minor children, the creation and implementation of a parenting time (sometimes referred to as “visitation”) schedule can help navigate some of the uncertainties of co-parenting from separate households. In family law, a parenting time schedule is a court-ordered […]
Holiday Parenting Time 2025:Navigating Indiana’s Parenting Time Guidelines The holidays can bring both joy and tension for co-parents. This guide breaks down Indiana’s 2025 Parenting Time Guidelines and offers ways to make the season smoother. Holidays are often a source of stress for divorced or separated families. While parents want to create joyful traditions, disputes […]
Managing the holidays after divorce How to Make This the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Christmas, Hannukah, and the wonder of the holiday season creates a unique opportunity to make new memories and traditions with your children. It can also highlight the fact that everyone’s lives have changed and some of the magic of […]
Navigating the Holidays During and After Divorce:How to Remain Thankful this Season Co-parenting during the holidays can be challenging and stressful, but with thoughtful planning, communication, and a focus on your children’s needs, it can also be a joyful time for everyone involved. Here are some tips: Plan Ahead: Make a Plan: If you don’t […]
HALLOWEEN Co-Parenting Do’s and Don’ts: Tricks for Treats and How to Avoid the Ghooooosts of Baaaaad Decisiooons. As an attorney practicing family law whose resting jerk face could rival THE MONSTER IN Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, I have seen more than my share of torches blazing their way up the windy path to the courthouse. Over the […]