Kentucky · KY
A plain-English reference to Kentucky custody terminology, joint custody, parenting time, relocation, child preferences, and order changes.
KRS § 403.270 (as amended 2018). In Kentucky, courts generally describe the schedule as a timesharing schedule. The court's decision is based on the child's best interests, not simply a parent's preferred percentage of time.
Joint custody and equally shared parenting time are a rebuttable presumption.
The child's wishes are a statutory factor.
FCRPP 7 requires written notice filed with the court at least 60 days before a relocation.
Within two years, an affidavit showing endangerment or de facto change is needed; after that, a change in circumstances.
Under the UCCJEA the child generally must have lived in the state for the 6 months before filing (or since birth, if younger). Kentucky presumes 50/50 timesharing under KRS 403.270 as of 2018.
Put regular time, holidays, exchanges, communication, and dispute steps in one written plan. Then keep the actual schedule and handoffs organized as circumstances change.
Kentucky applies the statute or rule summarized above and decides parenting time by the child's best interests. Read the official court resource before filing.
FCRPP 7 requires written notice filed with the court at least 60 days before a relocation.
Within two years, an affidavit showing endangerment or de facto change is needed; after that, a change in circumstances.
Compare the rule with your written plan, schedule, and records before you file or negotiate.
Filing venue, required classes, and the terminology each state's courts use.
2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, week-on/week-off, and every other common rotation.
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