How can I obtain a copy of my divorce decree or other court records?
You will need to contact the circuit court clerk’s office in the county where your case was filed to request copies of court records. There may be a fee for copies. Contact information for clerks’ offices.
Can you answer my questions about my child support?
The Administrative Office of the Courts is not involved in the establishment, modification, or enforcement of child support obligations. Child support is generally determined according to the Kentucky Child Support Guidelines. To view the guidelines, or for more information about child support, please visit the Cabinet for Health and Family Services Division of Child Support website.
Where should I report suspected child abuse, neglect, or dependency?
Any person who knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child is dependent, neglected or abused must report this information to law enforcement, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, or the Commonwealth or County Attorney. If you need to make a report, you can call the Abuse Report Hotline, 1-800-752-6200.
Where I can I get forms for my divorce/custody case?
The Administrative Office of the Courts does not provide fill-in-the-blank forms for divorce or custody cases. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may want to contact a legal aid program for your area. Contact information for Kentucky's Legal Aid Program. 
Can you help me with my case?
Court clerks, judicial staff and employees of the Administrative Office of the Courts are not allowed to give legal advice, and cannot intervene in or comment on individual cases. Legal advice includes interpreting some aspect of the law, or recommending a specific course of conduct a person should take in an actual or potential legal proceeding. It also includes performing legal research and applying the law to an individual’s specific factual circumstances.
You should contact an attorney licensed to practice law in Kentucky regarding any legal questions you have. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may want to contact a legal aid program for your area. Contact information for Kentucky's Legal Aid Program.
Where can I find resources and information about the law?
Where can I find more information about the Cabinet for Health and Family Services/Department of Community Based Services?
The Cabinet’s website. Here you can find information about child support, child abuse, domestic violence, available services and resources, becoming a foster parent and contact information for the Cabinet Ombudsman for complaints about social services.
How do I file a complaint against a lawyer?
By Kentucky Supreme Court rule, complaints against a lawyer must be made to the Kentucky Bar Association, 514 W. Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601-1812. All complaints must be in writing and notarized. More information and a complaint form can be found on the Kentucky Bar Association website.
How do I file a complaint against a judge?
The Judicial Conduct Commission was created by the Court of Justice to receive, and when appropriate, investigate, complaints against judges. To file a complaint against a judge, write to: Hon. James D. Lawson, Executive Secretary, Judicial Conduct Commission, P.O. Box 21868, Lexington, KY 40522. Please provide as many details in your letter as possible. The phone number for the Judicial Conduct Commission is 859-233-4128.