Kentucky Key Definitions

Key legal terms defined in Kentucky Revised Statutes, particularly Title 403 (Family Law).

Custody & Family Law

• Shared Parenting - Joint custody arrangement where both parents have equal responsibility and authority
• Parental Responsibility - Legal and physical custody rights and obligations
• Rebuttable Presumption - Legal assumption that can be overcome with contrary evidence
• Best Interest of the Child - Legal standard for custody decisions considering all relevant factors
• Visitation - Scheduled time a non-custodial parent spends with a child
• Child Support - Financial obligation of non-custodial parent to contribute to child’s expenses

Related Concepts

• Dissolution of Marriage - Legal termination of a marriage (divorce)
• Marital Property - Assets acquired during the marriage subject to division
• Spousal Support - Financial support paid by one spouse to another
• Guardian - Person appointed to make decisions for a minor child

Related

• Kentucky - Kentucky jurisdiction overview
• Title-403 - Family Law statutes
• KRS 403.270 - Custody determination statute