Happy October, readers! Although Family Court always has plenty of Mean Girls (and boys), this October 3 Round Up is pretty tame. We still have a few interesting issues and arguments, so read on. Paul Blake Alexander v. Renee Michelle Alexander, 2024-CA-1276, and cross-appeal This...
Just two family law cases for the last week of September, one on termination of parental rights and the other on a DVO. Both are affirming. Read on for the details! M.A.T.D. v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, CHFS, and S.A.T., a minor child, 2025-CA-0900, and associated cases The...
Alas, there were no family law opinions from the Supremes for September 2026. This is likely to change as we move further into the fall months. Stay tuned. For our friends on the criminal law side, some noteworthy cases were rendered. Spoiler alert: all good for the...
No family law cases this month in the Supreme Court Round Up. Notwithstanding that, there are a trio of cases for our criminal defense friends and we are even making them available for the prosecutors - at no charge. So, dig in. Shelly Damron v....
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...
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...
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 Read on for several reminders about the Rules of Appellate Procedure and some interesting - though unpublished - family law appellate cases.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.,...
"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...
