What is family court? What makes family court different from other courts?
Family court is a circuit court of general jurisdiction with primary jurisdiction over family-related matters. Family court jurisdiction is outlined in KRS Chapter 23A.100 and 23A.110. The mission of family court is to provide a central forum for fair and prompt resolution of legal problems affecting families and children. A fundamental feature of family court is the “One Family, One Judge, One Court” approach to case management. Family matters are presented in a single court, allowing the same judge to hear all matters involving a particular family. This reduces the stress that can arise from being shuttled between courts in order to resolve a particular issue or matter.
