Emergency Protective Orders/Domestic Violence Kentucky law allows the Court to issue a protective order against a named individual to protect you and/or your minor child from violence.  Before the Court can issue an emergency order you must fulfill three (3) requirements: You must be a resident of Kenton County or have fled to Kenton ...

Federal law requires that every state have a system for administering and collecting child support. Kentucky, as well as most other states, uses a program that incorporates a child support office in each county. The Kenton County Child Support Office remains committed to helping custodial parents establish paternity, setting and modifying child sup...

Kenton County Government Academy Now accepting participants for 2022! As an outreach service to the constituents of Kenton County, citizens are invited to take an inside look into the workings of their county government by participating in the Kenton County Government Academy. Beginning early January, this ten week course will educate ...

We are excited to announce the twentieth annual “Why I Love America” calendar contest.  While originally created as a way for children to express themselves through art after the events of 9/11, the contest continues to provide students with an opportunity to reflect upon the freedoms and responsibilities we have as citizens. ...

We are excited to announce the twentieth annual “Why I Love America” calendar contest.  While originally created as a way for children to express themselves through art after the events of 9/11, the contest continues to provide students with an opportunity to reflect upon the freedoms and responsibilities we have as citizens. ...

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Kenton County Attorney Stacy Tapke has been named president of the Kentucky County Attorneys Association (KCAA) for a two year term beginning January 2021.  Mrs. Tapke currently serves as KCAA Vice-President. The Kentucky County Attorneys Association (KCAA) was created to promote cooperation among Kentucky’s County Attorneys, ensure s...

The Kenton County Child Support office is proud to have one of their veteran employees honored, as the Commonwealth’s Contracting Official Employee of the Year.  Laura Byland serves as the Paternity Supervisor and has been with the office for nearly two decades.  The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) recognized ...

APRIL 2: UPDATE ON COVID-19 AND ACCESS TO SERVICES:   Our office is currently closed to the public in accordance with Orders issued by Kenton County.  Please visit www.kentoncounty.org for more information about closure and other county agencies.   In conjunction with the orders issued by the Kentucky Supreme Court...

 With support from our local law enforcement agencies, court advocates and case workers, our office is on the front lines of fighting child abuse and neglect cases. As part of a community effort, our office supports the Blue Ribbon Campaign, sponsored by the Family Nurturing Center, to bring awareness and help end child abuse.  ...