Visitation Attorney Lexington KY
Visitation Attorney Breck Norment's office is located in Lexington KY.
In Lexington KY, courts generally refer to visitation as "parenting time." Visitation (parenting time) differs from child custody (legal custody) because it refers to the actual physical time the children spend with each parent. You may also hear people refer to visitation and parenting time as "physical custody," which is different than legal custody. In Lexington, KY, courts generally prefer relatively equal visitation times because it is one of the best ways to acclimate the children to the new family dynamics inherent in a divorce.
In Lexington, KY, visitation schedules are determined by a variety of factors, but the most important consideration is the "best interests of the children." Perhaps the easiest (and best) way to determine a visitation/parenting time schedule is for the parties come to a specific agreement on visitation and parenting times. In most scenarios, the Lexington KY court will grant the parties' request for a specific schedule which they have agreed upon. This is beneficial for both parties because their agreement has the reinforcement of a court order. In other words, if one of the parents unilaterally decides to quit following the schedule, the other parent has a defined recourse. His or her attorney can get the court to enforce the court order in one way or another.
The parties can also agree to a "flexible schedule," wherein the visitation schedule can change according to the parents' informal agreements over time. This can be a viable option if the parents are getting a truly uncontested divorce in Lexington KY, but in most cases, this can be a frustrating and poor decision in the long run. If one parent chooses to be difficult and take advantage of the "flexible schedule" by refusing to share time with the children, the other parent will have less recourse due to the lack of a court order.
The last way to set a parenting schedule is to have a formal hearing in Lexington KY (Fayette Family Court). Sometimes, this is the only way to come up with a schedule because the parents simply cannot agree. If this occurs, the court will set a schedule based on the best interests of the children. The Lexington KY family court judge will also make his or her decision based on the age and health of each child, the residential location of the parents, the other inhabitants of each parent's household, the size of each parent's home, the space available for the children in each parent's home, drug or alcohol use in the home, and domestic violence in the home.
If one parent is deemed unfit for some reason, the court may enter an order whereby the unfit parent only has a right to supervised or daytime visitation.
Finally, grandparents also have a right to visitation if it is in the best interests of the grandchild.
If you, or a loved one, are facing divorce and child visitation issues, do not face them alone. Call Lexington KY Divorce and Family Attorney Breck Norment for a free consultation.
Phone: 859-303-6007
In Lexington, KY, visitation schedules are determined by a variety of factors, but the most important consideration is the "best interests of the children." Perhaps the easiest (and best) way to determine a visitation/parenting time schedule is for the parties come to a specific agreement on visitation and parenting times. In most scenarios, the Lexington KY court will grant the parties' request for a specific schedule which they have agreed upon. This is beneficial for both parties because their agreement has the reinforcement of a court order. In other words, if one of the parents unilaterally decides to quit following the schedule, the other parent has a defined recourse. His or her attorney can get the court to enforce the court order in one way or another.
The parties can also agree to a "flexible schedule," wherein the visitation schedule can change according to the parents' informal agreements over time. This can be a viable option if the parents are getting a truly uncontested divorce in Lexington KY, but in most cases, this can be a frustrating and poor decision in the long run. If one parent chooses to be difficult and take advantage of the "flexible schedule" by refusing to share time with the children, the other parent will have less recourse due to the lack of a court order.
The last way to set a parenting schedule is to have a formal hearing in Lexington KY (Fayette Family Court). Sometimes, this is the only way to come up with a schedule because the parents simply cannot agree. If this occurs, the court will set a schedule based on the best interests of the children. The Lexington KY family court judge will also make his or her decision based on the age and health of each child, the residential location of the parents, the other inhabitants of each parent's household, the size of each parent's home, the space available for the children in each parent's home, drug or alcohol use in the home, and domestic violence in the home.
If one parent is deemed unfit for some reason, the court may enter an order whereby the unfit parent only has a right to supervised or daytime visitation.
Finally, grandparents also have a right to visitation if it is in the best interests of the grandchild.
If you, or a loved one, are facing divorce and child visitation issues, do not face them alone. Call Lexington KY Divorce and Family Attorney Breck Norment for a free consultation.
Phone: 859-303-6007