Jefferson County borders Bullitt County to the north, and our Shepherdsville office at 176 KY-44 W is about 21 miles from downtown Louisville, roughly 30 minutes up I-65. MDR Law Group, PLLC helps Louisville families, including those in Okolona, Fern Creek, and Valley Station, with divorce, custody, child support, and other family law matters.
Where Jefferson County family cases are heard
Jefferson County has a dedicated Family Court, which sits in the Jefferson County Judicial Center, 700 W. Jefferson St., Louisville. The Circuit Court Clerk's office and the Domestic Violence Intake Center are next door in the Louis D. Brandeis Hall of Justice, 600 W. Jefferson St.
Family law services for Jefferson County residents
- Divorce: contested and uncontested
- Child Custody & Timesharing
- Child Support
- Protective Orders (EPO/DVO/IPO)
- Paternity
- Adoption
Jefferson County family law FAQs
Which court handles a Louisville divorce or custody case?
Jefferson Family Court, at the Jefferson County Judicial Center on West Jefferson Street. It handles divorce, custody, child support, paternity, and adoption cases for Jefferson County.
Where do I go to ask for a protective order in Louisville?
In Jefferson County, petitions go to Family Court. The Domestic Violence Intake Center in the Hall of Justice, 600 W. Jefferson St., can help you start a petition. The Center for Women and Families also has a free 24-hour crisis line at 1-844-237-2331.
I live in Louisville. Can a Shepherdsville firm handle my case?
Yes. Any Kentucky-licensed attorney can handle a case in Jefferson Family Court. Our office is about 30 minutes from downtown, and closer to southern Jefferson County.
Contact our Shepherdsville office
176 KY-44 W, Shepherdsville, Kentucky 40165 · (502) 309-9044 · m.richardson@mdrattorney.com
General information only, not legal advice.