PROTECTING THE CHILDREN

A parent's first duty is to protect his or her child or children.  If you believe your child is being abused or is at risk or in jeopardy, you have a statutory obligation to immediately report the situation to:

Adult and Child Abuse Reporting Hotline
1-800-752-6200

Other resources available to you include:

Kentucky Council on Child Abuse Parent Helpline
1-800-432-9251

Spouse Abuse Shelter Hotline
1-800-544-2022

My office highly recommends a publication entitled "Stepping Back from Anger", produced by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and available on-line by clicking the link below.

Stepping Back From Anger: Protecting Your Children During Divorce
This title aptly describes the succinct information of this 12-page booklet. Includes the “Children’s Bill of Rights”, resources and suggested reading list. Also has companion video.

Stepping Back From Anger (en Espanol, Retirandose del Coraje)
This pamphlet contains vital information about protecting children from the negative impact of divorce.