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09 Sep The Awful Changes in Family Law & Policy: What Kentucky’s New Custody Law Means for Families

Posted at 21:27h in Helmers Blog

By John H. Helmers, Jr., and Melina Hettiaratchi Kentucky has enacted a sweeping new law affecting domestic violence and child custody. Its supporters will undoubtedly describe the changes as protecting survivors and children. Those are goals everyone can support. But good intentions do not necessarily produce good...

24 Aug August 7 Round Up

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A lot to unpack in this week's Round Up. One published case, but there are some unreported cases to remember as well. Without further ado, let's get to it. Corey Davis v. Sandra Davis, 2025-CA-0065 Some divorces end marriages; other couples just find new ways to fight. In...

07 Aug Good Intentions, Bad Law: Why the New KRS 403.270 is a Disaster for Families in Kentucky

Posted at 21:09h in Helmers Blog

By Melina Hettiaratchi, Senior Associate A new Kentucky law will create a nightmare for families, judges, and lawyers. Here’s the thing about the U.S. legislative process: good law can often be held hostage by the majority if they don’t get to tack their bad laws on...

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03 Aug July 10 Round Up

Posted at 19:48h in Court of Appeals, Helmers Blog

Starting off with a case that is to be published, this week is full of noteworthy reminders for both parents and practitioners alike. J.D., A.D., and E.D. vs. Commonwealth of Kentucky, CHFS, B.T., C.D., E.W.D., and J.T., 2025-CA-1609 and associated cases In a banger of a...

16 Jul July 2 Round Up

Posted at 17:56h in Court of Appeals

What better way to kick off Independence Day weekend than with a Round Up! Read on for several reminders about the Rules of Appellate Procedure and some interesting - though unpublished - family law appellate cases. D.M.S. v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, CHFS, M.R.R., and R.J.R.,...

29 Jun June 26 Round Up

Posted at 14:56h in Court of Appeals, Domestic Violence, Helmers Blog

Did you miss us? The Round Up is back with a set of three cases worth a read. As always, we've summarized them for you and sprinkled in a bit of our opinion on the Opinions, complete with a few practice pointers. T.B.G. v. Commonwealth...

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06 Apr Case of the Year Nominee: March 20 Round Up

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"You Filed It, You Answer It" — A Case That Reshapes Practice on Abuse/Neglect Cases in KY Family Court Commonwealth of Kentucky v. A.L.; Commonwealth of Kentucky; CHFS; D.L.; G.M., a minor child; N.M.; and T.M., 2025-CA-1258 Buckle up. This case has the potential to be the...

01 Apr March 6 Round Up

Posted at 16:54h in Court of Appeals, Helmers Blog

After a brief lull, appeal cases surged this week. One big one, a medium-sized one, a handful of lesser ones, and the weekly criminal tally. Daniel Kanabroski v. Dana Kanabroski, C.K., and L.K., 2025-CA-0262 In a 29-page opinion by Judge Eckerle, the Court of Appeals reversed a...

26 Jan Let’s Go Cite Seeing: Jan 16 Round Up

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Although there are no published cases from the week of January 16, this Round Up is definitely worth a read. DVOs, IPOs, and many more acronyms, oh my. We've linked all of the Round Up cases and many of the cited cases for everyone's further...

16 Jan New Year, More Cases: Jan 9 Round Up

Posted at 19:01h in Court of Appeals, Helmers Blog

One dynamite case and one dud this week. Plus, the weekly criminal tally. It's time for the Round Up! Evangeline Allen v. Byron Newton and T.N., a minor child, 2025-CA-0304 If unpublished opinions didn't matter, this one wouldn't. But they do — and this one is dynamite. In...

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09 Sep The Awful Changes in Family Law & Policy: What Kentucky’s New Custody Law Means for Families

24 Aug August 7 Round Up

07 Aug Good Intentions, Bad Law: Why the New KRS 403.270 is a Disaster for Families in Kentucky

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29 Jun June 26 Round Up

06 Apr Case of the Year Nominee: March 20 Round Up

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09 Sep The Awful Changes in Family Law & Policy: What Kentucky’s New Custody Law Means for Families

24 Aug August 7 Round Up

07 Aug Good Intentions, Bad Law: Why the New KRS 403.270 is a Disaster for Families in Kentucky

03 Aug July 10 Round Up

16 Jul July 2 Round Up

29 Jun June 26 Round Up

06 Apr Case of the Year Nominee: March 20 Round Up

01 Apr March 6 Round Up

26 Jan Let’s Go Cite Seeing: Jan 16 Round Up

16 Jan New Year, More Cases: Jan 9 Round Up

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