Kentucky Court of Appeals Reinforces Due Process in Domestic Violence Cases: What Allen v. Newton Means for Family Law Litigants

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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Kentucky Court of Appeals Split on DVO Appeal: Why Relief Requested Matters

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

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