Kentucky courts would delay testimony in some child-involved divorces

Courts would generally wait at least 60 days before hearing testimony in covered divorce cases. This applies to divorce actions involving minor children who are children of the marriage. The restriction would not apply to temporary motions. It would also not apply when both parties complete collaborative law or family mediation and file the required notices, agreements, and proposed decree. The proposed decree must refer to the completed process and resulting property and custody agreement. The 60-day period would run from the earliest of service of summons, appointment of a warning order attorney, or the defendant’s filing of an appearance or response.