How does a Kentucky court decide custody?

Kentucky courts decide custody based on the best interest of the child under KRS 403.270. The law now starts from a presumption that joint custody and equal parenting time serve the child’s best interest, and the court weighs factors such as each parent’s relationship with the child, the child’s adjustment to home and school, and the mental and physical health of everyone involved.

What is the difference between custody and timesharing?

Custody refers to decision-making authority over major issues like education, health care, and religion, and is often joint. Timesharing (sometimes called visitation) refers to the actual schedule of when the child is with each parent. The two are decided separately, and a parent can share joint custody while the timesharing schedule varies.

Can a custody order be changed later?

Yes. A custody or timesharing order can be modified when there has been a change in circumstances and a modification is in the child’s best interest. Kentucky applies specific standards depending on how long the current order has been in place. See our custody modification guide for details.

Georgetown Child Custody Attorney

When your children are involved, the stakes could not be higher. Larmour Law Offices represents Scott County parents in custody and timesharing cases in Scott County Family Court.

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Custody Representation for Scott County Parents

Few things matter more than your children, and a custody case can feel overwhelming. Larmour Law Offices is a Georgetown-based family law firm, and Attorney Ashley Larmour helps Scott County parents protect their relationships with their children while keeping the child’s well-being at the center of every decision. Our office is in downtown Georgetown, and we handle custody matters in Scott County Family Court.

Whether custody is part of a divorce, a case between unmarried parents, or a dispute with a relative, we help you understand your rights and build a plan that works for your family.

Custody Matters We Handle

Establishing Custody

Joint & sole custody
Timesharing schedules
Parenting plans
Paternity & unmarried parents

Changing Custody

Custody modifications
Relocation disputes
Enforcement of orders
Preparing for a hearing

Relatives & Third Parties

De facto custodian claims
Grandparent rights
Guardianship questions

How Kentucky Custody Law Works

Kentucky decides custody under the “best interest of the child” standard in KRS 403.270. Two points are important for Scott County parents to understand:

Joint custody is the starting point. Kentucky law begins with a presumption that joint custody and equal parenting time are in the child’s best interest. That presumption can be rebutted with evidence, but it shapes how these cases begin.
Custody and timesharing are separate. Custody is about who makes major decisions; timesharing is the actual schedule. We help you pursue the right outcome on both.
The court weighs real-world factors. These include each parent’s relationship with the child, the child’s ties to home, school, and community, and the health and stability of the people involved.

For a fuller explanation, see our child custody practice page.

“Ashley Larmour is an honest, knowledgeable, personable, and caring person. She is an organized, thorough, and considerate attorney. Ashley protected my family and worked around my schedule.”

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Why Georgetown Parents Choose Larmour Law

We are a Georgetown firm that treats your family the way we would want ours treated: with honesty, responsiveness, and genuine care. You will not be handed off or left in the dark. We also offer discounts for military personnel, nurses, teachers, police officers, firefighters, and CDL drivers with proof of employment, and we accept ARAG legal insurance.

Also Serving Nearby Counties

We help parents throughout Central Kentucky, including Fayette County (Lexington), Franklin County (Frankfort), and Bourbon County (Paris). Return to our Georgetown & Scott County overview.

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