Kentucky

Kentucky fathers rights are established by law to give you equal rights with the mother. These laws relate to paternity, custody and child support.

Paternity: It is your right to have paternity established through testing. If you are determined to be the father, the mother may not make any major decisions regarding the child, such as placing it for adoption, without your input and consent.

Custody: Fathers rights in Kentucky include seeking custody of children. You have the right to seek sole or joint custody, or legal custody that gives you regular and consistent visitation with your kids. Legal custody means that you have a role in making decisions for your children regarding their lifestyle, education, medical care if needed and their religion.

Child Support: You have the same legal rights in Kentucky as mothers do. This includes the right to seek child support if you have sole or joint physical custody of the children. The amount of child support will be determined by the court after an evaluation.

These are your Kentucky fathers rights. If you have questions or want help securing these rights, an attorney with experience in working for the rights of fathers in Kentucky will be of great assistance to you.