Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky

Yes, there is the Legal Aid network. There are two different organizations for Eastern Kentucky, depending on the jurisdiction.

The North Eastern Kentucky branch is called Legal Aid of the Bluegrass. http://www.lablaw.org/home/

The South Eastern Kentucky branch is called AppalReD (pronounced "Apple Red"). http://ardfky.org/

You can go to this website to find your county and appropriate branch office. http://kyjustice.org/node/1268

Unfortunately, the legal aid attorneys cannot represent every individual who qualifies for pro bono representation, and they generally take priority for those most in need, such as in cases of domestic violence. So, if Legal Aid can't help her, she should contact the local bar association to see if there are any private attorneys willing to take her case pro bono, or at a reduced fee.

Ultimately, there is a much cheaper option for both of the parents -- mediation. They can sit down together with an impartial third party (normally an attorney but not always) and reach an agreement concerning custody, support, any issues of property division, etc., that everyone can live with. I always encourage my clients to attempt mediation, whenever possible. Crafting an agreement you can be satisfied with is always going to be better than leaving the decision of what happens to your children in the hands of a judge, who is a stranger. Just make certain she at least has a consultation with an attorney prior to the mediation if she cannot have an attorney there at the mediation, so she understands her legal options. Legal Aid can recommend a reputable and affordable mediator in the area if the parties choose to pursue this method of dispute resolution.