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.
Domestic Violence in Kentucky: Supreme Court Rules State Can Protect Residents from Out-of-State Abusers
Victory for Parents’ Rights! The Kentucky Court of Appeals granted a rare writ of prohibition in favor of Bowman Legal’s clients, halting a family court that acted without proper service or jurisdiction. This powerful image of unity and justice outside the courthouse captures the essence of our fight to protect due process and parental rights. Read how we secured this critical win and what it means for families across Kentucky.
Court of Appeals Grants Rare Writ of Prohibition in Bowman Legal Case Victory
Victory for Parents’ Rights! The Kentucky Court of Appeals granted a rare writ of prohibition in favor of Bowman Legal’s clients, halting a family court that acted without proper service or jurisdiction. This powerful image of unity and justice outside the courthouse captures the essence of our fight to protect due process and parental rights. Read how we secured this critical win and what it means for families across Kentucky.
Kentucky Court of Appeals Split on DVO Appeal: Why Relief Requested Matters
In a split decision, the Kentucky Court of Appeals vacated a DVO and remanded the case—not because of the facts, but because of the relief requested. Learn what this means for Kentucky families and appellate law at Bowman Legal
Court of Appeals steps in to protect family rights
Discover how Bowman Legal successfully defended parental rights by asking the Kentucky Court of Appeals to step in and prevent a Jefferson County Family Court from removing children and imprisoning parents who no longer reside in this state.
KY Supreme Court Clarifies Child Neglect
It all begIn a significant opinion, the Kentucky Supreme Court reversed a Court of Appeals decision and reinstated a finding of child neglect in 2024-SC-0188-DGE. The case turned on whether a father’s substance use—particularly driving under the influence of marijuana—placed his six-year-old child at a substantial risk of harm. By clarifying the application of KRS 600.020 to these circumstances, the Court underscored that even without proven physical injury, endangering a minor’s safety through impaired driving can justify a child neglect determination.