NON-PARENTAL CUSTODY
Non-Parental Custody in Louisville, KY
There are a wide variety of circumstances that can occur that may result in a non-parent stepping into a parental role. If you currently have a child in your care who is not your biological child, or you wish to gain custody of a non-biological child, contact the attorneys at Durrett & Kersting, PLLC to discuss your options today. The attorneys in our office are experienced in handling cases involving de facto custodianship, grandparents' rights, termination of parental rights, step-parent adoption, and Child Protective Services cases.
De Facto Custodianship
When a non-parent takes responsibility for a child and provides for them physically and financially for an extended period of time, the non-parent may be eligible for De Facto Custodian status. If granted De Facto Custodianship of the child, the non-parent has the same rights and abilities as a biological parent, including legal decision making power and the right to collect Child Support. If you believe you may qualify as a De Facto Custodian, and would like to discuss your potential rights, contact your Louisville family lawyer today.
Grandparents' Rights
Grandparents who have been excluded from the lives of their grandchildren may have the right to a set visitation schedule if the Court determines it is in the child's best interest to see the grandparents.
The lawyers at Durrett & Kersting are experienced in representing parties on both sides of grandparent's rights cases. Contact your Louisville family lawyer today for a free consultation.
Step-Parent Adoption
As blended families become more and more common, couples often consider ways to have their legal rights reflect their familial relationships; one possible way to accomplish this is through step-parent adoption.
The process of step-parent adoption requires the termination of the parental rights of one of the biological parents, so it is not an option in all circumstances, specifically when both biological parents have ongoing relationships with the children. However, when one of the biological parents has failed to maintain a relationship with the children, or is in agreement to voluntarily terminate their parental rights, adoption by a step-parent may be an option. Contact the attorneys at Durrett & Kersting, PLLC for a free consultation to discuss whether step-parent adoption is right for you and your family.
Child Protective Services (CPS)
Few things in life are scarier than the thought of having your children taken away by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CPS). If you are being investigated by the Cabinet, have received a petition for Dependency, Abuse and Neglect, are scheduled for a facilitated staffing, or are in the midst of a case with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) contact your Louisville family lawyer today to discuss your rights.
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At Durrett & Kersting, PLLC, Attorneys at Law, we help Kentucky and Indiana families and individuals make wise legal decisions in all aspects of their lives.
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