Family Courts in Kentucky hear cases that involve families, children and family relationships, including:
- dissolution of marriage or divorce;
- child custody and visitation;
- child support;
- adoptions;
- child abuse and neglect;
- termination of parental rights;
- paternity or establishing parentage;
- juvenile status offenders; and
- grandparents’ rights.
We all know family members, friends and neighbors whose lives have been touched by family law matters. For many, Family Court may be the only time they enter a courtroom.