Family Court is a specialized division of Kentucky’s Circuit Court that focuses exclusively on cases involving families and children.
In Bullitt County, Family Court handles matters including:
Family Court operates under a “one judge, one family” model. That means one judge handles all related cases involving the same family whenever possible. This approach promotes consistency, reduces conflict, and helps families move forward more efficiently.
Family Court is often where people experience the court system during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. That’s why it’s so important to have a judge who is fair, patient, knowledgeable, and committed to protecting children while upholding the law.
In Kentucky, judicial elections are non-partisan. That means judges do not run as Democrats or Republicans, and political party affiliations do not appear on the ballot.
The reason for this is simple: judges are not lawmakers — they are neutral decision-makers. Their job is to apply the law fairly and impartially, not to advance a political agenda.
When voters choose a judge in Bullitt County, they are selecting someone based on qualifications, experience, temperament, integrity, and commitment to the rule of law — not political party.
Judicial independence is essential to maintaining public trust in our courts. Non-partisan elections help reinforce that judges serve the law and the community — not a political party. Judicial races are typically at the bottom of the ballot and are not covered if the voter chooses the option for “Straight Party Ticket”. So make sure your vote for judge is counted by voting for your choice for Judge directly.