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...
By John H. Helmers, Jr., and Melina Hettiaratchi Kentucky has enacted a sweeping new law affecting domestic violence and child custody. Its supporters will undoubtedly describe the changes as protecting survivors and children. Those are goals everyone can support. But good intentions do not necessarily produce good...
"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...
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...
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...
