Posts in Child Support

Paternity questions can feel stressful and emotional for both mothers and fathers. Whether you’re a father seeking to be part of your child’s life or a mother looking for clarity about your child’s future, you may wonder, How long does a father have to establish paternity in Kentucky? Knowing your rights and the deadlines involved is crucial to ensuring...

Whether you are breaking up with your child’s other parent or were never together, we imagine you have serious questions about your child’s care and financial support. This is especially true if you have questions about 50/50 custody and child support in Kentucky. We can answer all your family law questions at the Law Office of Pamela C. Bratcher....

If you’re one of the millions of single parents or divorcees who are paying child support, you may feel overwhelmed and confused by the cost. Generally, child support is meant to be an affordable, reasonable expense. In the best cases, it shouldn’t cost more than it would to support them if you lived in the same home. Many who...

Child support can be an uncomfortable topic for many. On one hand, you want to be involved in your child’s welfare. On the other, the realities of life may prevent you from doing so. If child support payments are becoming a burden, you need options for relief. Luckily, you can receive modifications. These modifications, however, won’t simply come at...

Each parent, unless otherwise ordered, has a responsibility to emotionally and financially support their child. Even when a support order is issued, the amount of the award can change over time as needs and financial statuses shift. Either parent can file a motion to modify a child support payment any time after the order is official. The state of...