620.027 District Court's concurrent jurisdiction for child custody and visitation in permanent placement cases

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620.027 District Court's concurrent jurisdiction for child custody and visitation in

permanent placement cases.

The District Court has jurisdiction, concurrent with that of the Circuit Court, to determine

matters of child custody and visitation in cases that come before the District Court where

the need for a permanent placement and custody order is established as set forth in this

chapter. The District Court, in making these determinations, shall utilize the provisions of

KRS Chapter 403 relating to child custody and visitation. In any case where the child is

actually residing with a grandparent in a stable relationship, the court may recognize the

grandparent as having the same standing as a parent for evaluating what custody

arrangements are in the best interest of the child.

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620.027 District Court's concurrent jurisdiction for child custody and visitation in permanent placement cases · KRS § 620.027 | Frix