In Kentucky, the court is required to determine custody based on the best interests of the child, giving equal consideration to each parent and any de facto custodian. Joint custody is an option, and grandparents’ visitation rights are respected, while the child’s wishes are also taken into account.

Judges in Kentucky are not restricted by what parents, grandparents, or children desire when it comes to custody disputes. The court encourages divorcing or separating parents to work together to raise their children, and they are expected to develop a parenting plan outlining the terms and circumstances of their shared parenting.

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