Kentucky is now the first state in the country to make joint custody the "legal presumption" in divorce proceedings. The new law, , goes into effect in July and requires judges to grant equal custody in all cases, unless one parent has filed a domestic violence protective order against the other within the last three years.
While Kentucky is the only state to pass the legal presumption language into law, have considered similar legislation.
Joining "Cincinnati Edition" to discuss the new law and how it could impact divorce proceedings are attorney Erin Wilkins with the ; attorney Mark Ogle; and Staff attorney Howard Tankersley.
Tune into "Cincinnati Edition" June 12 starting at 1 p.m. to hear this segment.