Serving Shelbyville and Shelby County families with compassionate legal representation. Virtual consultations available for your convenience.
We're proud to serve families in Shelbyville and throughout Shelby County. While our main offices are in Carlisle and Paris, we provide convenient virtual consultations and can meet Shelbyville clients at locations that work for them.
Virtual Consultations Available for Shelbyville Clients
Carlisle Office: 106 East Main Street, Carlisle, KY 40311
Paris Office: 322 Main Street, Paris, KY 40361
Compassionate representation for both contested and uncontested divorces in Shelby County. We guide Shelbyville families through every step of the divorce process.
Protecting your parental rights in Shelby County Family Court. Initial custody orders, modifications, and enforcement.
Establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support orders for Shelbyville families under Kentucky law.
Step-parent adoptions, family adoptions, and guardianship matters for Shelby County residents.
Wills, trusts, and estate planning services for Shelbyville families protecting their legacy.
Property transactions, closings, and real estate disputes for Shelbyville and Shelby County property owners.
If you're going through a divorce or family law matter in Shelbyville or anywhere in Shelby County, understanding the local court system is crucial. Here's what you need to know:
We're familiar with the Shelby County court system and can represent Shelbyville clients efficiently. Virtual consultations make it easy to work with us regardless of your location, and we're available for in-person meetings at the courthouse when needed.
Divorce costs in Shelby County vary based on complexity. An uncontested divorce typically costs $1,500-$3,000 in attorney fees plus court filing fees. Contested divorces with custody disputes cost more. We provide transparent pricing during your free consultation and offer payment plans for Shelbyville families.
Yes! We offer FREE virtual consultations via Zoom for Shelbyville and Shelby County residents. This is especially convenient for professionals who commute to Louisville or Frankfort. We can handle most of your case virtually, with in-person courthouse appearances as needed.
After Kentucky's mandatory 60-day waiting period, uncontested divorces in Shelby County typically finalize in 2-4 months. Contested divorces involving property division or child custody may take 6-12+ months depending on the complexity and court schedule.
Yes. We represent Shelbyville and Shelby County parents seeking to modify custody orders. Kentucky requires waiting 2 years after the original custody order (unless the child is in danger) before filing for modification. After 2 years, modifications are based on the best interest of the child.
Divorce and family law cases are filed at the Shelby County Courthouse at 501 Main Street in Shelbyville. We can guide you through the filing process, prepare all necessary documents, and represent you at all court hearings in Shelby County Circuit Court.
From our offices in Carlisle and Paris, we proudly serve families throughout Shelbyville, Shelby County and neighboring areas including:
Virtual Consultations Available for Shelbyville Clients
FREE consultation for Shelby County families