Kentucky Supreme Court
A. H. v. W. R. L. and M. L.
February 18, 2016482 S.W.3d 372
Summary
The Kentucky Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals and reinstated the trial court’s order granting Amy the right to intervene in a step‑parent adoption proceeding and dismissing the adoption. The Court held that Amy possessed a cognizable custodial interest sufficient under Kentucky Rule of Civil Procedure 24.01(b) to intervene, and that the trial court’s decision was not clearly erroneous. The decision clarifies the scope of “interest” required for intervention in adoption cases.