"This was never about sending a former governor to jail—it was about getting support for a child who now has to see his father choose incarceration over supporting him." Helmers+Associates, counsel representing Jonah Bevin, issues the following statement regarding the arrest of former Kentucky Governor Matthew...
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...
There are three cases from the Kentucky Court of Appeals from the week of December 12. Read on to see the ins and outs of them according to us here at the Round Up. Denetta Kaye Cornett v. Jack Wayne Cornett, 2024-CA-0028 In this case, Judge Acree...
By Melina Hettiaratchi, Senior Associate, Helmers + Associates The 2025 passage of Senate Bill 26 marks a groundbreaking moment for disability justice in Kentucky’s child welfare and adoption systems. The new law, which had bipartisan support and was signed into law by Governor Beshear on March...
This newly rendered case from Kentucky's highest court leads to a surprising shift in Kentucky adoption law. Read on for the latest in family court drama. G.G. and T.S. v. CHFS, 2024-SC-0143-DGE In a 6–1 decision authored by newly elected Justice Goodwine, the Supreme Court reversed the...
This week at the Kentucky Court of Appeals, there are no earthshaking opinions, but there are cases that definitely merit discussion and a read. Let’s get down to business! Nicole Eversole v. Commonwealth of Kentucky and CHFS, 2023-CA-1010 While not technically a "family law" case, Eversolve v....
The June 7 Court of Appeals Round Up only has three Family Court cases, but we did a deep dive into our opinions of the Opinions to make up for our tardiness. There's a lot to learn from these few cases, so let's jump right...
Mothers! Sunday is Mother’s Day, as you’ve probably already been reminded via tv, radio, billboards, grocery stores, etc. What you may not know is that Saturday is Birth Mother’s Day. For anyone who has been involved in an adoption, this is an opportunity to recognize perhaps...
Congrats to the new family! Any day with a successful adoption is a great day! ...
With the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on same sex marriage in the landmark Obergefell case, Kentucky law has shifted to permit same sex adoptions. The change is a long-awaited one for many families in Kentucky. Previously, Kentucky law only allowed adoptions between married persons. As the...
