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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 403.830 (2026)

Notice -- Opportunity to be heard -- Joinder

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(1) Before a child custody determination is made under KRS 403.800 to 403.880, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of KRS 403.812 shall be given to all persons entitled to notice under the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state, any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated, and any person having physical custody of the child.

(2) KRS 403.800 to 403.880 does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.

(3) The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under KRS 403.800 to 403.880 are governed by the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state. Effective: July 13, 2004 History: Created 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 133, sec. 16, effective July 13, 2004.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2007–2025 · leading case: Wireman v. Perkins, 229 S.W.3d 919 (Ky. Ct. App. 2007).
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Wireman v. Perkins, 229 S.W.3d 919 (Ky. Ct. App. 2007). “We agree rather with those courts noted above that have construed statutes like KRS 403.830 as according custodians, such as Wireman, the right to make the major decisions affecting the child’s education and religious training, but not as authorizing them to interfere…”
Brenda Massacci-Miller v. David Miller (Ky. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 2× “812; KRS 403.830. Specifically, KRS 403.830 provides: Before a child custody determination is made under KRS 403.”
Chelsie Sizemore v. Beckie Brown (Ky. Ct. App. 2022). “notice and an opportunity to be heard . . . shall be given to .”
R.S. v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Cabinet for Health & Fam. Servs. (Ky. Ct. App. 2025). “19 KRS 403.830 provides that in relevant part: (1) Before a child custody determination is made under KRS 403.”
Ky. Rev. Stat. § 403.830(1): 1 case
Chelsie Sizemore v. Beckie Brown (Ky. Ct. App. 2022). “notice and an opportunity to be heard . . . shall be given to .”
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