Ky. Rev. Stat. § 620.027

Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 225
Section 620.027 - District Court's concurrent jurisdiction for child custody and visitation in permanent placement cases

The District Court has jurisdiction, concurrent with that of the Circuit Court, to determine matters of child custody and visitation in cases that come before the District Court where the need for a permanent placement and custody order is established as set forth in this chapter. The District Court, in making these determinations, shall utilize the provisions of KRS Chapter 403 relating to child custody and visitation. In any case where the child is actually residing with a grandparent in a stable relationship, the court may recognize the grandparent as having the same standing as a parent for evaluating what custody arrangements are in the best interest of the child.

KRS 620.027

Effective:7/14/2000
Amended 2000, Ky. Acts ch. 60, sec. 5, effective7/14/2000. -- Created 1996, Ky. Acts ch. 314, sec. 3, effective 7/15/1996.