Kentucky Court of Appeals Split on DVO Appeal: Why Relief Requested Matters
In a split decision, the Kentucky Court of Appeals vacated a DVO and remanded the case—not because of the facts, but because of the relief requested. Learn what this means for Kentucky families and appellate law at Bowman Legal
KY Supreme Court Clarifies Child Neglect
It all begIn a significant opinion, the Kentucky Supreme Court reversed a Court of Appeals decision and reinstated a finding of child neglect in 2024-SC-0188-DGE. The case turned on whether a father’s substance use—particularly driving under the influence of marijuana—placed his six-year-old child at a substantial risk of harm. By clarifying the application of KRS 600.020 to these circumstances, the Court underscored that even without proven physical injury, endangering a minor’s safety through impaired driving can justify a child neglect determination.