Where Does Your Child Support Go? Kentucky’s KTAP Pass-Through Debate Explained
Kentucky keeps most child support paid to KTAP families. Here is how the proposed 2027 pass-through works and what it means for Kentucky parents.
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Is a Gift or Inheritance Marital Property in a Kentucky Divorce?
Is a gift from your parents or an inheritance marital property in a Kentucky divorce? What KRS 403.190 requires and what a new Court of Appeals case shows.
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Kentucky Court of Appeals Reverses Family Court: Living in the Household Is Not Evidence of Child Abuse
The Kentucky Court of Appeals reversed a family court finding that a grandmother, grandfather, and aunt abused a five month old child based on nothing more than household access. Bowman Legal won the appeal.
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Kentucky Court of Appeals Vacates Custody Order: Why the Details in a Family Court Order Matter
In Sharp v. Watts (2025-CA-1184-MR), the Kentucky Court of Appeals vacated a custody order that denied a father all contact with his children without making the required statutory findings under KRS 403.270 and KRS 403.320.
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Kentucky Court of Appeals Reinforces Due Process in Domestic Violence Cases: What Allen v. Newton Means for Family Law Litigants
When Family Courts Skip the Hearing: A Kentucky Court of Appeals Reminder
The Kentucky Court of Appeals made clear in Allen v. Newton what the statute already says: once a family court enters an Emergency Protective Order, an evidentiary hearing is not optional. It is mandatory.
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Bowman Legal Secures Another Victory in Kentucky Court of Appeals: DVO Vacated for Due Process Violation
Louisville attorney Jason Bowman wins unanimous Kentucky Court of Appeals decision vacating domestic violence order. Due process violation in Jefferson Family Court.
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Kentucky Court of Appeals Reverses Family Court for Custody Modification Without Due Process
In White v. Cole (Ky. Ct. App. Aug. 29, 2025), the Kentucky Court of Appeals reversed a Jefferson Family Court order that stripped a father of joint custody and granted sole custody to the mother—despite the fact that she never requested it. The appellate court held this was a clear violation of due process and a misapplication of Kentucky’s custody statutes. The opinion also warned family courts to follow the law when relying on Friends of the Court (FOC), requiring timely reports and adherence to witness rules. While the Court affirmed contempt sanctions against the father for violating visitation orders, it reinstated joint custody, sending a strong reminder that Kentucky law presumes joint custody and that courts must respect due process every step of the way.
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Kentucky Supreme Court Expands De Facto Custodian Rights in Groundbreaking Family Law Decision
In Lemaster v. Stiltner, the Kentucky Supreme Court expanded the rights of unmarried partners to establish de facto custodianship. Learn how this groundbreaking decision impacts child custody cases and how Bowman Legal can help protect your rights.
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Kentucky Court Clarifies When Parents Face Child Neglect for Educational and Supervision Failures
Kentucky parents: New court ruling on child neglect for educational/supervision failures. Know your rights and obligations. Full analysis by @BowmanLegal #KentuckyLaw #ParentalRights #FamilyLaw
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Major Victory for Parental Rights: Kentucky Court of Appeals Reverses Neglect Finding
Bowman Legal breaks down the latest Kentucky Court of Appeals decision regarding a reversal of a neglect finding. Bowman Legal represents individuals throughout Kentucky, including, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby counties.
