# KRS § 403.044: 403.044 Testimony in certain cases not taken for sixty days after complaint filed

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## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 403.044
- **Heading:** 403.044 Testimony in certain cases not taken for sixty days after complaint filed
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 403 / Section 403.044

## Text

403.044 Testimony in certain cases not taken for sixty days after complaint filed.

In divorce actions in which there are minor children who are the issue of the marriage no

testimony other than on temporary motions shall be taken or heard before sixty (60) days

have elapsed from the date of service of summons, the appointment of a warning order

attorney or the filing of an entry of appearance or a responsive pleading by the defendant,

whichever occurs first.

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