KY FAMILY LAW

Useful Links

DIVORCE AND PARENTING

Divorce Manual: A Client Handbook (This outstanding explanation of the divorce process will give you invaluable tips on handling your divorce)

AAML Model Parenting Plan (For divorcing couples to map out their family's post-divorce parenting issues. The Academy's plan is designed to protect children whose parents separate or do not share the same home. )

Making Marriage Last (Provocative and easy to understand booklet discussing what it takes to keep a marriage intact and healthy. Resources and suggested reading list included)

Stepping Back From Anger, Protecting Your Children During Divorce

Focus on Forever (a 43-page workbook is designed for those entering long term, committed relationships, to develop skills needed for success. Created with Academy Fellows, along with two nationally recognized psychologists and a CPA-CFP. Includes vignettes, exercises, budget worksheets and suggested readings.)

Divorce Magazine (semi-annual magazine providing information, support, and guidance during separation and divorce)

Putting Kids First (on-line parenting classes)

www.missingkids.com The Center for Missing and Exploited Children

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Local Family Court Rules

Address and Directions to the Jefferson County Judicial Center

Families in Transition Classes required in Jefferson County divorces involving minor children

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Kentucky Collaborative Family Network, Inc. -- Louisville , KY lawyers and other professionals specially trained in Collaborative Law

Directory of Louisville Area Attorneys, Financial Professionals and Mental Health Professionals Trained in Collaborative Law

Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Model Mediation Rules

Mediation Guidelines for Court of Justice Mediators (enacted April 15, 2005 by the Kentucky Supreme Court)

CHILD SUPPORT

Calculating Kentucky Child Support Obligations

Laura W. Morgan's national Child Support Guidelines website (www.supportguidelines.com)

GETTING HELP

Center for Women and Families -- Call toll-free 24-hours a day. 1-877-803-7577. Serving 14 Kentuckiana counties, including Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble Counties in Kentucky and Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Orange, Scott and Washington Counties in Southern Indiana through offices in Louisville, Mt. Washington and Shelbyville, Kentucky as well as Sellersburg, Corydon, Marengo and Scottsburg, Indiana .

Crisis & Information Center of Seven Counties Services, Inc. (serving Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties in Kentucky). 24/7 Crisis Line: (502) 589-4313 or 800-221-0446; TDD-(502) 589-4259 or 877-589-4259.

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (therapist selection service)

MISCELLANEOUS/GENERAL LINKS

www.irs.ustreas.gov/prod/forms_pubs/index.html IRS Forms and Publications