Nelson County sits just south and east of Bullitt County, and our Shepherdsville office at 176 KY-44 W is about 22 miles from downtown Bardstown, roughly a half-hour drive. MDR Law Group, PLLC helps families in Bardstown, Bloomfield, New Haven, Cox's Creek, and communities across Nelson County with divorce, custody, child support, and other family law matters.
Where Nelson County family cases are heard
Divorce, custody, and other family cases in Nelson County are heard at the Nelson County Justice Center, 200 Nelson County Plaza, Bardstown. Nelson County is part of Kentucky's 10th Judicial Circuit.
Family law services for Nelson County residents
- Divorce: contested and uncontested
- Child Custody & Timesharing
- Child Support
- Protective Orders (EPO/DVO/IPO)
- Paternity
- Adoption
Nelson County family law FAQs
Will my divorce be filed in Bardstown?
A divorce is filed in the county where either spouse usually lives. If you or your spouse lives in Nelson County, the case can be filed at the Nelson County Justice Center in Bardstown. If one of you lives in another county, such as Bullitt, that county may also be an option. Ask us which makes sense for you.
Do I need a Bardstown lawyer for a Nelson County case?
No. Any Kentucky-licensed attorney can handle a case in Nelson County. Our office is about 30 minutes from Bardstown, and we can represent you at the Nelson County Justice Center.
Contact our Shepherdsville office
176 KY-44 W, Shepherdsville, Kentucky 40165 · (502) 309-9044 · m.richardson@mdrattorney.com
General information only, not legal advice.