(1) The provisions of this section shall apply to all actions in which there are disputes regarding custody, shared parenting, visitation or support. (2) A parent or custodian may move for, or the court may order, one or more of the following, which may be apportioned at the expense of the parents or custodians:
(a) A custody evaluation;(b) Psychological evaluation(s) of a parent or parents or custodians, or child(ren); (c) Family counseling;(d) Mediation; (e) Appointment of a guardian ad litem; (f) Appointment of such other professional(s) for opinions or advice which the court deems appropriate; or, (g) Such other action deemed appropriate by the court. (3) The court or domestic relations commissioner shall conduct a hearing on any motion for temporary custody, time sharing, visitation or child support, within 60 days of the filing of the motion except for good cause stated on the record. Nothing herein prevents the parties from entering into an agreement on these issues. (4) In all proceedings for the dissolution of marriage in which children of the marriage are minors, or in any custody proceedings, the court may order the parents or custodians and children to participate in counseling or divorce education on a case-bycase basis, which shall be at the expense of the parties.
Ky. Fam. Ct. R. P. & Prac. FCRPP 6
Amended by Order 2014-21, eff. 1-1-15; prior amendment 2012-10, eff. 1-1-13; adopted eff. 1-1-11.
