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Being a single parent is difficult. There are obvious challenges with scheduling, spending time with the kids, supporting the home, and so on. When you are co-parenting, there are other concerns as well. You may be uncomfortable leaving the kids alone with their other parents. Some parents who share custody can stay unified with their decisions and child-rearing philosophy....

Most parents want their child to grow up in a healthy and loving environment. As such, sometimes this means changing child custody in order to adapt to the needs of the child or parents in the dynamic.  Child custody is either determined by a married couple or the court system. In Kentucky, the courts are required to refer to...

No one wants to pay spousal support longer than they should, especially if their financial circumstances worsened, making the court order impractical. Thankfully, family courts understand that life continually changes and some of these changes are substantial enough to warrant a reduction in spousal support payments. Before taking the matter to court, you can discuss it with your former...

Each parent, unless otherwise ordered, has a responsibility to emotionally and financially support their child. Even when a support order is issued, the amount of the award can change over time as needs and financial statuses shift. Either parent can file a motion to modify a child support payment any time after the order is official. The state of...