Kentucky Court of Appeals Reverses Family Court: Domestic Violence Order Must Be Granted in Jefferson County Case
The Kentucky Court of Appeals reversed a Jefferson Family Court decision and ordered that a Domestic Violence Order (DVO) must be granted after finding that the lower court failed to properly consider ongoing threats, substance abuse, and the cumulative history of violence. In Maupin v. Garrard, the Court emphasized that the totality of the circumstances—not just recent behavior—must guide decisions in domestic violence cases, especially when children’s safety is involved. This ruling reinforces important protections for victims under Kentucky law.
