Kentucky Revised Statutes
Chapter 403 - Dissolution of marriage -- child custody
403.737 Repealed, 2016.

Kentucky Revised Statutes

Chapter 403 - Dissolution of marriage -- child custody

403.010 Court may grant divorce -- Remarriage.

403.020 Repealed, 1972.

403.025 Proof in action for dissolution of marriage; credible witnesses.

403.030 Repealed, 1972.

403.033 Advisory committee appointment -- Functions -- Recommendations.

403.035 Repealed, 1972.

403.036 Mediation not to be ordered unless conditions are met.

403.040 Annulment of divorce decree -- Effect.

403.041 Judgment of divorce may be annulled.

403.042 Judgment of divorce from bed and board may be annulled.

403.043 Repealed, 1968.

403.044 Testimony in certain cases not taken for sixty days after complaint filed.

403.050 Divorce from bed and board -- Grounds and legal effect.

403.055 Repealed, 1972.

403.060 Repealed, 1972.

403.065 Repealed, 1972.

403.070 Repealed, 1972.

403.080 Repealed, 1972.

403.090 Friend of the court -- Appointment -- Tenure -- Duties -- Wage withholding collections -- Compensation.

403.100 Compensation of guardian ad litem when petitioner is victim of KRS Chapter 507, 508, 509, or 510 offense committed by respondent.

403.110 Purpose of chapter.

403.120 Marriage -- Court may declare invalid.

403.130 Rules of Civil Procedure to apply.

403.135 Protection of personal identifiers in domestic relations cases.

403.140 Marriage -- Court may enter decree of dissolution or separation.

403.150 Procedure -- Commencement of action, pleadings, abolition of existing defenses.

403.160 Temporary orders -- Maintenance, child support, injunction -- Disclosure of information on domestic violence or child abuse.

403.170 Marriage -- Irretrievable breakdown.

403.180 Separation agreement -- Court may find unconscionable.

403.190 Disposition of property.

403.200 Maintenance -- Court may grant order for either spouse.

403.210 Recognition of "Family Support Act of 1988" mandate.

403.211 Action to establish or enforce child support -- Rebuttable presumption for award -- Allocation of child-care costs and health care expenses -- Order for payment of health care coverage -- Noncustodial parent's health plan -- Attachment of inc...

403.212 Child support guidelines -- Administrative regulation establishing a child support obligation worksheet, manual with examples on cabinet Web site -- Terms to be applied in calculations -- Table.

403.2121 Establishment of adjustment to child support obligations based upon parenting time -- Authority to promulgate administrative regulations -- Children receiving public assistance. (Effective until March 31, 2023).

403.2121 "Day" defined – Minimum requirement for shared parenting time credit -- Establishment of adjustment to child support obligations based upon parenting time -- Modification of child support -- Children receiving public assistance. (Effective M...

403.213 Criteria for modification of orders for child support and for health care -- Effects of emancipation and death of obligated parent -- Commission to review guidelines.

403.215 Assignment of wages for child support obligations.

403.220 Costs of action and attorney's fees.

403.230 Legal separation -- Court may convert, to a decree of dissolution -- Restoration of former name.

403.240 Decree or temporary order -- Failure to comply with -- Good-cause defense -- Attorney's fees.

403.250 Modification or termination of provisions for maintenance and property disposition.

403.260 Repealed, 1980.

403.270 Custodial issues -- Best interests of child shall determine -- Rebuttable presumption that joint custody and equally shared parenting time is in child's best interests -- De facto custodian.

403.280 Temporary custody orders.

403.290 Child: court may interview, court may seek advice of professional personnel.

403.300 Investigation: court may order in custody proceedings -- Attorney to receive copy.

403.310 Hearings: custody proceedings shall receive priority.

403.315 Presumption that joint custody and equally shared parenting time is in best interest of child inapplicable if domestic violence order entered against a party.

403.320 Visitation of minor child -- Visitation rights of custodial relatives following termination of parental rights of others.

403.322 Custody, visitation, and inheritance rights denied parent convicted of felony sexual offense from which victim delivered a child -- Waiver -- Child support obligation.

403.325 Visitation denied parent convicted of homicide of other parent -- Exception -- Hearing required.

403.330 Judicial supervision of custody decree or agreement.

403.340 Modification of custody decree.

403.350 Affidavit required with motion for temporary custody order or for modification of custody decree.

403.352 Power of attorney for temporary delegation of parental rights and responsibilities regarding care and custody of a child.

403.353 Form of power of attorney authorized by this section, KRS 403.352, and KRS Chapter 403A.

403.355 Definition of "safe child drop-off location" -- Child custody exchanges in these locations.

403.400 Repealed, 2004.

403.410 Repealed, 2004.

403.420 Repealed, 2004.

403.430 Repealed, 2004.

403.440 Repealed, 2004.

403.450 Repealed, 2004.

403.460 Repealed, 2004.

403.470 Repealed, 2004.

403.480 Repealed, 2004.

403.490 Repealed, 2004.

403.500 Repealed, 2004.

403.510 Repealed, 2004.

403.520 Repealed, 2004.

403.530 Repealed, 2004.

403.540 Repealed, 2004.

403.550 Repealed, 2004.

403.560 Repealed, 2004.

403.570 Repealed, 2004.

403.580 Repealed, 2004.

403.590 Repealed, 2004.

403.600 Repealed, 2004.

403.610 Repealed, 2004.

403.620 Repealed, 2004.

403.630 Repealed, 2004.

403.700 Repealed, 2017.

403.705 Domestic violence coordinating councils -- Membership -- Purpose -- Local protocol required -- Domestic violence fatality review teams -- Duties.

403.707 Sexual Assault Response Team Advisory Committee -- Co-chairs -- Membership -- Duties.

403.710 Repealed, 1984.

403.715 Interpretation of KRS 403.715 to 403.785.

403.720 Definitions for KRS 403.715 to 403.785.

403.725 Petition for order of protection -- Venue -- Verified contents -- Concurrent jurisdiction -- Protocols for access and supplemental jurisdiction -- Referral.

403.730 Immediate review of petition -- Summons to evidentiary hearing -- Ex parte emergency protective order.

403.735 Hearing on petition for order of protection -- Criteria to assess appropriate relief and sanctions -- Continuance of hearing and emergency protective order.

403.737 Repealed, 2016.

403.740 Domestic violence order -- Restrictions -- Temporary child support -- Expiration and reissuance.

403.741 Repealed, 2016.

403.743 Repealed, 2016.

403.745 Duration of emergency protective order and domestic violence order -- Prohibited costs and conditions -- Mutual orders of protection -- Amendment -- Expungement.

403.747 Repealed, 2016.

403.750 Order of protection for family member or member of unmarried couple upon filing of petition or action under KRS Chapter 403.

403.7505 Certification standards for mental health professionals providing court-mandated treatment -- List of certified providers to Administrative Office of the Courts -- Collection of data.

403.751 Entry of summons or order of protection issued pursuant to KRS 403.715 to 403.785 into Law Information Network of Kentucky.

403.7521 Foreign protective orders -- Rebuttable presumption of validity -- Enforcement -- Civil and criminal proceedings mutually exclusive.

403.7524 Statement to assist out-of-state court in determining whether order issued under KRS 403.715 to 403.785 is entitled to full faith and credit.

403.7527 Filing of foreign protective order and affidavit -- Certification by issuing court official -- Entry into Law Information Network of Kentucky.

403.7529 Authentication of foreign protective order.

403.7531 Clearing of foreign protective orders from Law Information Network of Kentucky.

403.7535 Duty to notify court of change in foreign protective order.

403.7539 Repealed, 2016.

403.754 Petitioner for protective order may apply for temporary permit to carry concealed deadly weapon -- Criteria -- Denial of application final -- Conversion to concealed carry license -- Automated listing of temporary permit holders.

403.755 Repealed, 2016.

403.760 Repealed, 2016.

403.761 Amendment of domestic violence order to require participation in global positioning monitoring system -- Cost to be paid by respondent and system operator -- Shortening or vacating of order -- Penalty for violation.

403.762 Repealed, 2016.

403.763 Violation of order of protection constitutes contempt of court and criminal offense.

403.765 Repealed, 2016.

403.770 Repealed, 2016.

403.771 Repealed, 2016.

403.775 Repealed, 2016.

403.780 Repealed, 2016.

403.783 Repealed, 2007.

403.784 Repealed, 2005.

403.785 Duties of law enforcement officers and agencies.

403.800 Definitions for KRS 403.800 to 403.880.

403.802 Proceedings governed by other law.

403.804 Application to Indian tribes.

403.806 International application.

403.808 Effect of child custody determination.

403.810 Priority.

403.812 Notice to persons outside state.

403.814 Appearance and limited immunity.

403.816 Communication between courts.

403.818 Taking testimony in another state.

403.820 Cooperation between courts -- Preservation of records.

403.822 Initial child custody jurisdiction.

403.824 Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction.

403.826 Jurisdiction to modify determination.

403.828 Temporary emergency jurisdiction.

403.830 Notice -- Opportunity to be heard -- Joinder.

403.832 Simultaneous proceedings.

403.834 Inconvenient forum.

403.836 Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.

403.838 Information to be submitted to court.

403.840 Appearance of parties and child.

403.842 Definitions for Article 3.

403.844 Enforcement under Hague Convention.

403.846 Duty to enforce.

403.848 Temporary visitation.

403.850 Registration of child custody determination.

403.852 Enforcement of registered determination.

403.854 Simultaneous proceedings.

403.856 Expedited enforcement of child custody determination.

403.858 Service of petition and order.

403.860 Hearing and order.

403.862 Warrant to take physical custody of child.

403.864 Costs, fees, and expenses.

403.866 Recognition and enforcement.

403.868 Appeals.

403.870 Role of county attorney or other appropriate public official.

403.872 Role of peace officers.

403.874 Costs and expenses.

403.876 Application and construction of KRS 403.800 to 403.880.

403.878 Transitional provisions.

403.880 Short title for KRS 403.800 to 403.880.