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Rule 706 Disputed child custody and/or visitation arrangements

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated49th Judicial Circuit - Allen and Simpson Family Court

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated
49th Judicial Circuit - Allen and Simpson Family Court
Rule 7. Domestic Relations Practice
KY RASF Rule 706
Rule 706 Disputed child custody and/or visitation arrangements
Currentness
A. The parties are encouraged to reach an agreement regarding custody and visitation times that are in the best interest of the children.
B. At such time that it is determined that custody and/or visitation time arrangements are in dispute and the parties are unable to resolve the conflict, a party may seek or the Court, sua sponte, may order appropriate action to address the custody and/or visitation time arrangement. Pursuant to FCRPP 6, such appropriate actions may consist of one or more of the following:
1. Custody evaluation;
2. Psychological evaluation(s) of a party or parties, and/or children;
3. Family counseling;
4. Mediation/evaluation (except in cases of domestic violence) where the parties are assisted in reaching their own resolution of conflict; however, if this process fails, the Court may order a custody evaluation which is to be reported to the Court and the parties;
5. Appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent the best interest of the children;
6. Appointment of independent counsel to represent the children;
7. The appointment of other suitable professionals for opinions or advice which the Court deems appropriate;
8. Such other action deemed appropriate by the Court.
In requesting one of the alternatives presented above, counsel for a party shall provide in detail the reasons supporting the request.

Credits

HISTORY: Adopted effective April 30, 2012.
Allen and Simpson Family Court Rule 706, KY R ALLEN FAM CT Rule 706
Current with amendments received through November 15, 2023. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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