Visitation

Visitation is also referred to as parenting time. When the parents of a child do not reside together the parties need to set a parenting time schedule to ensure that both parents will be able to spend time with the child. Parenting time schedules can be established as part of a divorce case or, in the case of unmarried parents, a custody or a paternity case. Parenting time schedules can be established by agreement, out of mediation, or by Court Order. 

While in Kentucky, there is a presumption that parents should share equal time with their children, schedules range from those that allow each parent to have equal time with the child, to every other weekend, to limited, or supervised parenting time based on the best interests of your child. It is important to work with an experienced family law attorney to establish a visitation schedule that is in the best interest of your child.

The ideal schedule is different for every child. Whether you are working to establish an initial schedule or changing your current parenting schedule, contact your Louisville family lawyers today to discuss your case.

Child Support

In many cases one parent may be obligated to pay child support to the other parent. Child support is established based on KRS 403.212. When determining the amount of child support a party should pay, the Court considers the parenting schedule, the income of each party, the cost of medical insurance for the child, and the cost of work related childcare. Extraordinary medical expenses are typically divided in proportion to the parties income, and are not factored in to the amount of child support. Even if child support has previously been set by the Court, it may be increased or decreased, if there is a substantial change of circumstances relating the factors considered in establishing child support. Contact an attorney at Durrett & Kersting today to discuss your child support case.