A mixed bag for the final Round Up of July 2026. It includes a few adoptions, a termination of parental rights, and even an IPO affirmation. L.J.S. v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, CHFS, A.C., A.C., and O.W.S., 2025-CA-1108 and associated cases This stepparent-adoption case returned to the...
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...
Two Round Up posts back to back?? To be fair, the Round Up editors are running a little behind but are working hard to catch up. This week: two family law cases, the criminal tally, and a special section on an election appeal close to...
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...
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 Read on for several reminders about the Rules of Appellate Procedure and some interesting - though unpublished - family law appellate cases.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.,...
Regretfully, there were no family law decisions from the Supremes in June. However, that gave the crackerjack staff at the Round Up a chance to glance at the criminal docket. And the results are surprising. Batson Rides Again In the span of one day, the Supreme Court of...
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...
"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...
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...
On Tuesday, March 24, former Kentucky governor Matt Bevin was found in contempt of court and sentenced to 60 days in jail. As has been recently reported by both local news sources (WDRB, Kentucky Lantern) and nationally by the New York Times, Matt Bevin was...
