FAMILY LAW READING ROOM

• Talking with elementary-school-age children (9 to 12) about divorce
   

  • My Parents Are Divorced Too: A Book for Kids by Kids by Jan Blackstone-Ford, Annie Ford, Stephen Ford, et al.; recommended for children ages 9 to 12

  • Help! A Girl's Guide to Divorce and Stepfamilies by Nancy Holyoke; recommended for girls in Grades 4 to 8

  • Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way by M. Gary Neuman; recommended for ages 9 to 12

  • VIDEO:  Taking the "Duh" Out of Divorce (DVD; 2005) -- Children's video on divorce
     

• Talking with teenagers about divorce
   

  • The Divorce Helpbook for Teens (Rebuilding Books) by Cynthia MacGregor

  • Taking Good Care of Yourself: For Teens Going Through Separation and Divorce by Risa J. Garon

  • Keeping Your Life Together When Your Parents Pull Apart: A Teen's Guide to Surviving Divorce by Angela Elwell Hunt

  • VIDEO:  Coping with Divorce DVD
    

• Books for parents:
   

  • The Truth About Children and Divorce: Dealing with the Emotions So You and Your Children Can Thrive by Robert E. Emery, Ph.D.

  • Talking to Your Children About Separation and Divorce: A Handbook for Parents by Risa J. Garon

  • Making Divorce Easier on Your Child: 50 Effective Ways to Help Children Adjust by Nicholas Long and Rex L. Forehand

  • What About the Kids? Raising Your Children Before, During, and After Divorce by Judith S. Wallerstein and Sandra Blakeslee

  • Talking to Your Children About Separation and Divorce: A Handbook for Parents by Risa J. Garon

  • Vicki Lansky's Divorce Book for Parents: Helping Your Children Cope With Divorce and Its Aftermath by Vicki Lansky

  • VHS VIDEO: Raising Children of Divorce: Practical Help for Parentsby Philip Stahl

  • The Good Divorce: Keeping Your Family Together When Your Marriage Comes Apart by Constance R. Ahrons, Ph.D.

  • The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce: The 25 Year Landmark Study by Judith S. Wallerstein, Julia M. Lewis and Sandra Blakeslee

  • Helping Children Survive Divorce by Dr. Archibald D. Hart

  • Wednesday Evenings and Every Other Weekend : From Divorced Dad to Competent Co-Parent. A Guide for the Noncustodial Father by F. Daniel McClure, Ph.D. and Jerry B. Saffer, Ph.D.

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• American Bar Association

  • Center on Children and the Law

  • Family Law Section

  • Children and the Law
     

• Kentucky Bar Association

  • KBA Family Law Section
     

• Louisville Bar Association

  • LBA - Law-Related Services links

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• Regarding the Court System in Kentucky

  • Jefferson County Family Court (KY):

    • Overview of Family Court

    • Local Family Court Rules

    • Address and Directions to the Jefferson County Judicial Center

    • Families in Transition Classes required in Jefferson County divorces involving minor children

      • Current Jefferson County, KY FIT Classes Schedule and Fees

    • 2001 Family Court Amendment to the Kentucky Constitution

    • History of Family Court in Kentucky

  • Kentucky Family Courts

    • Family Court Overview

  • Kentucky Court of Justice

  • Louisville Law Wire

  • Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS)

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• COLLABORATIVE LAW (a process where both clients and both attorneys meet together in a series of four-way negotiations to achieve resolutions to matters such as finances and custody)

  • Kentucky Collaborative Family Network, Inc. -- Louisville, KY lawyers and other professionals specially trained in Collaborative Law

    • Directory of Louisville Area Attorneys, Financial Professionals and Mental Health Professionals Trained in Collaborative Law

  • International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

  • Collaborative Divorce Training Institute

  • If You Choose Collaborative Law

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• MEDIATION (informal process in which a neutral third party called a mediator facilitates the resolution of a dispute between two or more parties)

  • William L. Hoge, III, Esq. -- Family Law Mediation Services in Louisville, KY

  • Family Law Solutions, PLLC

  • Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Model Mediation Rules

  • Mediation Guidelines for Court of Justice Mediators (enacted April 15, 2005 by the Kentucky Supreme Court)

  • Kentucky AOC's Mediation Training

  • Kentucky AOC's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Mediation

  • If You Choose Mediation

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• ARBITRATION (an arbitrator resolves the issues existing between you and your spouse following a proceeding that is conducted very much like a hearing or a trial; the process is usually binding, which means that neither party can appeal the arbitrator's decision)

  • AAML's Model Family Law Arbitration Act (Model Act is based upon the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act with the recommended Rules and Forms based largely upon American Arbitration Association commercial arbitration rules)

  • If You Choose Arbitration

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• LITIGATION

  • Controlling Costs in Divorce and Family Law Litigation

  • Jefferson Family Court Dissolution Flow Chart

  • Guide To Reducing The Cost Of Divorce

  • How to Avoid a Divorce Trial

  • If You Choose to Go to Trial

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• CHILD SUPPORT

  • Child Support Enforcement Commission

  • Calculating Kentucky Child Support Obligations

  • Laura W. Morgan's national Child Support Guidelines website 

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• Regarding Government and Family Law

  • Jefferson County Attorney

    • Child Support Division

    • Filing for Child Support in Louisville/Jefferson County

• KENTUCKY Office of Attorney General

  • Child Support Enforcement Commission

  • Calculating KENTUCKY Child Support Obligations

• KENTUCKY Cabinet for Health and Family Services

• Division of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Services

• Division of Child Support (provides assistance to parents with minor children seeking financial support from a non-custodial parent)

• U.S. Dept. of State
   

  • Child Support Enforcement Abroad

  • Children & Family (relating to international adoption and international parental child abduction)

  • International Child Abduction

  • Marriage & Divorce (for U.S. citizens who choose to marry or obtain a divorce while traveling or living abroad)
     

• U.S. Department of Justice

• Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section

• Child Pornography

• International Parental Kidnapping

• Child Custody & Child Support

• Office on Violence Against Women

• U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

• Administration for Children and Families

• Fatherhood Initiative (a special federal initiative to support and strengthen the roles of fathers in families)

• Office of Child Support Enforcement

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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• Ending Domestic Violence, Rape, Sexual Assault and Abuse
   

  • LOUISVILLE RESOURCES:
     

    • Center for Women and Families -- Call toll-free 24-hours a day. 1-877-803-7577. Serving 14 Kentuckiana counties, including Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble Counties in Kentucky and Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Orange, Scott and Washington Counties in Southern Indiana through offices in Louisville, Mt. Washington and Shelbyville, Kentucky as well as Sellersburg, Corydon, Marengo and Scottsburg, Indiana.  Among the on-line resources provided by the Center on its website are:

      • General Services Information:

        • Find the Strength Within

      • Domestic Violence Program:

        • You have the Right!

        • Common Lies Abusers Tell

        • Date Rape & Dating Violence

        • Healthy Relationships

        • What About the Children

        • Profile of an Abuser

        • Safety Plan

        • What is Domestic Violence?

      • Rape Crisis Program:

        • Child Sexual Abuse

        • Date Rape & Dating Violence

        • Parents and Partners

        • Safety and Awareness

        • Substance Related Assaults

        • Surviving and Healing from Sexual Assault

          • English

          • Spanish

      • Child Abuse Prevention:

        • Listen to Your Feelings: A children's coloring book about touching

      • Healthy Dating tips for Teens

       

    • Crisis & Information Center of Seven Counties Services, Inc. (serving Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties in Kentucky).  24/7 Crisis Line: (502) 589-4313 or 800-221-0446; TDD-(502) 589-4259 or 877-589-4259.
       

  • KENTUCKY RESOURCES:

    • Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc. (KASAP)
       

  • NATIONAL RESOURCES:

    • National Child Abuse Hotline

    • National Child Welfare Information Gateway

    • National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline

    • National Network to End Domestic Violence

    • U.S. Dept. of Justice -- Office on Violence Against Women

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• Finding Professional Help
   

  • American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (therapist selection service)

  • Kentucky Psychological Association (psychologist directory)
     

• Military Divorce
   

  • Military Divorce & Separation Issues (from About.com)

  • Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act

  • Divorce and the Military
     

• Health and Other Important Issues Related to Divorce
   

  • Alcoholism:

    • Al-Anon (Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems.  Believes alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.)

    • Alateen (Alateen is part of Al-Anon, which helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Alateen is a recovery program for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members.)

    • Alcoholics Anonymous (Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.)

      • Greater Louisville AA Meetings (Achieving AA's primary purpose of staying sober and helping other alcoholics to achieve sobriety through more than 360 meetings held every week in the Greater Louisville area, including Jefferson, Oldham, Bullitt, Spencer and Shelby Counties in Central Kentucky and Clark and Floyd Counties in Southern Indiana)

    • Alcohol and Divorce - An Alternative (from About.com)
       

  • Substance Abuse:

    • Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
       

  • Bipolar Disorder/Depression:

    • Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression) (from About.com)

    • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

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• Religion and Divorce
   

  • North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics

  • Religious Divorce and Annulment
     

• Lifestyle Choices and Gender Preferences Which Can Affect Family Law Decisions
   

  • Lesbian Mothers Support

  • Gay and Lesbian Parenting

  • Homosexual Parent  

  • Books published by the ABA:

    • Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Clients - A Lawyer's Guide

    • Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples

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