Paternity Law in Kentucky
This page covers paternity law as it applies in Kentucky — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what paternity protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern paternity in Kentucky
Kentucky state law
- Domestic Relations › Chapter 405 — Parent and ChildKY 405 § 405.021
Cited in 47 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Descent, Wills, and Administration of Decedents' Estates › Chapter 391 — Descent and DistributionKY 391 § 391.010
Cited in 43 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Domestic Relations › Chapter 406 — Uniform Act on PaternityKY 406 § 406.021
Cited in 28 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Domestic Relations › Chapter 406 — Uniform Act on PaternityKY 406 § 406.011
Cited in 27 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Domestic Relations › Chapter 403 — Dissolution of Marriage -- Child CustodyKY 403 § 403.800
Cited in 19 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Motor Vehicles › Chapter 186 — Licensing of Motor Vehicles, Operators, and TrailersKY 186 § 186.570
Cited in 13 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for paternity in Kentucky.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.