Family Law
Protecting your parental rights. Child custody matters require experienced representation that prioritizes your children's wellbeing while protecting your parental rights.
PROTECT YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTSExperienced custody representation
Child custody disputes are among the most emotionally charged legal matters. Whether you're going through a divorce, seeking to modify an existing custody order, or a grandparent fighting for visitation rights, you need an experienced advocate who will fight for your family.
How we can help
A well-crafted custody agreement protects your parental rights while prioritizing your children's best interests.
Learn MoreEstablishing and enforcing visitation schedules that allow you to maintain a meaningful relationship with your children.
Learn MoreLife changes may require modifications to existing custody orders. We help you navigate the modification process.
Learn MoreKentucky law provides for grandparent visitation rights in certain circumstances.
Learn MoreComprehensive parenting plans minimize conflict and provide clarity for both parents and children.
Learn MoreWhat courts consider
Kentucky courts determine custody based on the best interests of the child. Factors considered include:
The right to make major decisions about your child's education, healthcare, and welfare.
Where your child lives and the day-to-day care arrangements.
Custody can be shared between parents or granted primarily to one parent.
We always keep your children's best interests at the center of every decision.
We fight tirelessly to protect your parental rights.
We understand the emotional stakes and provide supportive counsel.
Parenting time and protection for children
Unmarried mother separated from child's father needed protection and stability.
Obtained orders for school location, parenting schedule, and prohibited contact with harmful individuals.
“The Heinrich Firm (Rene and her team) are the best family / custody / divorce lawyer in Campbell County! I would not hesitate to recommend them.”
Unmarried father completely cut off from seeing infant child by mother.
Within short time, achieved 50/50 shared parenting schedule through litigation.
“We are so grateful for the outstanding representation we received from Rene Heinrich of The Heinrich Firm in our juvenile case.…”
Parents had been raising child successfully without court orders until dispute arose.
Negotiated comprehensive parenting plan covering school, expenses, holidays, vacations, tax exemptions, and more.
“Rene is the best family/custody lawyer in the Tri-State area. She listens, she cares, she gets the job done. She knows the law and your rights.”
Past results don't guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique. Client quotes are excerpts from the firm's public Google reviews, matched to the type of case, not to the specific case shown.
Common questions about child custody in Kentucky
Legal custody involves decision-making authority for major issues like education, healthcare, and religion. Physical custody (usually referred to as "parenting time" in Kentucky) refers to where the child lives and how he or she spends time with both parents. Parents can share both types of custody jointly or one parent may have primary custody.
Kentucky law considers a child's preference if they're of "sufficient age and maturity." There's no specific age and courts sometimes give weight to preferences of children, though it's never the only factor. The Heinrich Firm strongly works to keep children out of the courtroom where possible, often utilizing Friends of the Court or other professionals to testify so the kids don't have to.
Yes, custody orders can be modified if there's a substantial change in circumstances affecting the child's best interests. Examples include relocation, change in work schedule, safety concerns, or the child's needs changing as they grow.
A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is an attorney appointed by the court to represent the child's best interests in custody disputes. A Friend of the Court (FOC) is a lawyer, therapist, or other professional appointed by the court to investigate and report back their findings through writing a report. They then can be called to testify at a hearing and give hearsay evidence based on what they were told. Attorney Heinrich has over 1,000 GAL/FOC appointments and understands both sides of custody proceedings.
Yes, Kentucky law allows grandparents to petition for visitation in certain circumstances, particularly if the parents are divorced, one parent is deceased, or the child previously lived with the grandparents.
The Heinrich Firm proudly serves child custody & child support clients across Northern Kentucky. Our Newport office is conveniently located to serve families in Kenton, Boone, and Campbell counties.
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Serving Campbell, Kenton, Boone, Grant, Pendleton Counties, with state-wide service available
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