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.
Effective: July 14, 2000
History: Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 60, sec. 5, effective July 14, 2000. -- Created
1996 Ky. Acts ch. 314, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1996.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in
15
cases (
7 in the last 5 years), 2000–2026 · leading case:
London v. Collins
London v. Collins (2007)
kyctapp · cites it 2×
“Accepting that statement and without hearing any evidence, the Court signed an order awarding permanent custody to LaTonya, pursuant to KRS 620.027. Significantly, Steven was not represented by counsel at that hearing, was not advised of his right to counsel or of his rights as…”
Richardson v. Richardson (2000)
fla
“" See Idaho Code § 32-717 (1996); see also Ky.Rev.Stat. Ann. § 620.027 (Michie 1999) (same).”
L.D. v. J.H. (2011)
kyctapp · cites it 4×
“270, the family court correctly determined that because this *831 matter originated as a dependency, abuse and neglect case under KRS Chapter 620, Appellees’ standing is conferred by virtue of KRS 620.027, which provides in relevant part: “In any case where the child is actually…”
B.C. v. B.T. (2005)
kyctapp
“KRS 620.027 (stating that "[i]n 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…”
N.L. v. W.F. (2012)
kyctapp
“The family court based its authority to hold a permanent custody hearing on KRS 620.027, which provides as follows: 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…”
Kelsey Hayse v. Travis Martin (2023)
kyctapp · cites it 15×
“The Court separately found that Grandmother had standing to seek custody under KRS 620.027. Based on these findings, the Court concluded that it was in the best interest of Child to continue the temporary joint-custody arrangement.”
P.B. v. Commonwealth of Kentu Cky, Cabinet for Health and Family Services (2025)
kyctapp · cites it 8×
“KRS 620.027 states: “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.”
Ld v. Jh (2011)
kyctapp · cites it 4×
“270, the family court correctly determined that because this *831 matter originated as a dependency, abuse and neglect case under KRS Chapter 620, Appellees' standing is conferred by virtue of KRS 620.027, which provides in relevant part: "In any case where the child is actually…”
S. F. v. Steven R. Crebessa (2021)
kyctapp · cites it 5×
“We agree with the circuit court’s well-reasoned analysis: The essence of [Mother’s] argument is that KRS 620.027 only allows a District Court to determine child custody and visitation where the need for a permanent placement and custody order is established.”
Bc v. Bt (2005)
kyctapp
“(g) The extent to which the child has been cared for, nurtured, and supported by any de facto custodian; (h) The intent of the parent or parents in placing the child with a de facto custodian; and (i) The circumstances under which the child was placed or allowed to remain the…”
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