Family Law law in Kentucky covers child custody, child support, adoption, paternity, guardianship, and prenuptial agreements. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Kentucky has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to family law cases, and attorneys who practice in Circuit Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

Kentucky is an equitable distribution state, which determines how courts divide marital property and debts. Custody decisions in Circuit Court are based on the best interests of the child standard, and judges have significant discretion. The divorce process involves specific procedural requirements, and a Kentucky family law attorney who regularly appears in Circuit Court understands the local expectations and timelines that affect every case.

The family law attorneys listed here practice throughout Kentucky and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

For a detailed overview of how family law law works in Kentucky — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to family law law in Kentucky. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

J. Eric Rottinghaus - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
O Hara, Ruberg, Taylor, Sloan & Sergent
 25 Town Center Boulevard Suite 201 Crestview Hills KY 41017
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1998)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
M. Kevin Lett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 324 20th Street Ashland KY 41101-7722
(606) 329-2461
University of Louisville (1976)
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Collections
James David Bender - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
J. David Bender Attorney at Law
 1407 Alexandria Pike, Suite 310 Fort Thomas KY 41075
(859) 441-1313
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1976)
Ohio Bar
Active License
Business Law Construction Law Criminal Law
Sheree Weichold - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
O Hara, Taylor, Sloan & Cassidy
 25 Town Center Blvd. Crestview Hills KY 41017
(859) 344-6748
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Divorce Family Law
Olivia McCollum - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mabjish Law PLLC
 50 E. RIVERCENTER BLVD, SUITE 1275 COVINGTON KY 41011
(513) 580-4126
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Sean Patrick Paris - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pearson & Paris, P.S.C.
 306 W. Jefferson Street La Grange KY 40031
(502) 257-0070
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1993)
Dutch, French
Colorado Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Edwin Lowe Vardiman Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Vardiman Law
 122 Highland Ave Floor #2 Fort Thomas KY 41075
(859) 801-3543
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1997)
English, German, Italian
Bar #90751
Ohio Bar
Suspended License
Verified
Business Law Divorce Employment Law
Breck Norment - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of W. Breckinridge Norment III, P.S.C.
 277 E. High St. Suite 301 Lexington KY 40507
(859) 303-6007
University of Kentucky College of Law (2010)
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Construction Law
Mr. Joseph T Ireland - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Russell & Ireland Law Group LLC
 726 Greenup Covington KY 41075
(859) 581-0123
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2004)
English
Ohio Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce DUI & DWI Family Law
David William Spalding - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Spalding Law, PLLC
 214 South Clay Street Louisville KY 40202
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2014)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Thomas A Rauf - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ky Court of Justice
 230 Madison Ave. Covington KY 41011
University of Kentucky College of Law (2005)
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Divorce
Chris Hendricks - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Chris Hendricks Lawyer at Law
 301 Maple Street, Suite C PO Box 1575 Murray KY 42071
(270) 293-5944
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Collections Criminal Law
Brandon Voelker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gatlin Voelker PLLC
 50 East Rivercenter Blvd Suite 1275 Covington KY 41011
(859) 781-9100
University of Kentucky College of Law (1997)
English
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Criminal Law
Shane Christian Sidebottom - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ziegler & Schneider, PSC
 541 Buttermilk Pike, Suite 500 P.O. Box 175710 Covington KY 41017
(859) 426-1300
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Employment Law
Marisa Dyson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Shur Law Co., LPA
 9078 Union Centre Blvd. Suite 350 West Chester OH 45069
(859) 412-1080
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2011)
English
Ohio Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law
Charlotte A. Nickerson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Nickerson Watts, PLLC
 148 South Main Street Lawrenceburg KY 40342
(502) 839-0004
University of Kentucky College of Law (2004)
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy
Timothy Denison - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Timothy Denison, Lawyer at Law
 235 South Fifth Street The Third Floor Louisville KY 40202-3226
(502) 589-6916
University of Louisville (1988)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy
Donald Aaron - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Aaron Law Offices, PLLC
 6900 Houston Road, Suite 12 (Office condos across from Walmart) Florence KY 41042
(859) 525-9800
English
Ohio Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Brian Paul Halloran - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 909 Wright Summit Suite 220 Fort Wright KY 41011
(859) 292-1183
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1991)
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Matt Woods - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Woods Law, PLLC
 909 Wright’s Summit Pkwy Suite 200 Fort Wright KY 41011
(859) 578-4700
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Business Law Estate Planning Family Law
Taylor Farley III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Farley and Hopper, PLLC
 2734 Chancellor Drive Suite 205 Crestview Hills KY 41017
(859) 888-3448
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2014)
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Amanda Marie Spalding - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 200 S Buckman St Suite 202 Shepherdsville KY 40165
(502) 957-1301
University of Louisville (2002)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Estate Planning
Ron Aslam - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ron Aslam Law Office
 214 South 8th Street Suite 201 Louisville KY 40202
(502) 581-1675
University of Kentucky College of Law (2006)
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
Dorothy L. Watts - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Nickerson Watts, PLLC
 148 South Main Street Lawrenceburg KY 40342
(502) 839-0004
University of Kentucky College of Law
English
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Criminal Law
Ted Houlehan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wolfe & Houlehan PLLC
 226 North Upper Street Lexington KY 40507
(859) 444-4698
University of Kentucky (2009)
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Employment Law Family Law
Kevin L. Goff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Goff Law Office, PLLC
 1104 Fairview Ave P.O. Box 1737 Bowling Green KY 42103
(270) 843-0099
University of Louisville (2003)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
Schuyler J. Olt - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1110 Cherokee Road Louisville KY 40204
(502) 262-2802
University of Louisville (1978)
3rd Circuit Bar
Active License
Business Law Estate Planning Family Law
Micah Guilfoil - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law and Mediation Offices of Micah G. Guilfoil Payne
 726 East Main Street Glasgow KY 42141
(270) 629-5050
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law (1989)
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Sarah Coursey Jones - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Sarah Coursey Jones, PLLC
 100 N. 6th St Suite A Murray KY 42071
(270) 873-8150
University of Kentucky College of Law (1991)
United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky Bar
Active License
Business Law Collections Divorce
William Robert Noelker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
William R. Noelker Lawyer at Law, PLLC
 116 N. First Street Danville KY 40422
(859) 236-0374
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2006)
English
6th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Divorce Domestic Violence
Mitchell T. Ryan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Mitchell T. Ryan
 304 north 4th street murray KY 42071
(270) 761-6880
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2008)
U.S. West. Dist of Ky. Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Jason Greer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jason Greer, Lawyer at Law
 P.O. Box 145 300 West Main Street Grayson KY 41143
(606) 474-6359
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Business Law Collections Construction Law
John Francis Estill - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 24 W 3rd St Maysville KY 41056
(606) 564-5585
University of Kentucky (1988)
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky Bar
Active License
Employment Law Estate Planning Family Law
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