AN ACT relating to the dissolution of marriage.

Amend KRS 403.044 to establish that the 60-day waiting period for the presentation of testimony in a divorce proceeding involving minor children shall not apply where the parties have completed the collaborative law process or family mediation that has resulted in a final agreement that is filed with the court.

Children and Minors Civil Actions Civil Procedure Courts, Family Domestic Relations

Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: April 15, 2026

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This bill would change the rules for divorce cases that involve minor children. Currently, there is a 60-day waiting period before testimony can be presented in these cases, but this bill would allow couples to skip that waiting period if they have already worked through a collaborative law process or family mediation and reached a full agreement. Who it may affect: parents with minor children who are going through a divorce and have used mediation or collaborative legal processes to reach a settlement.

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