KRS 403.840: Appearance of parties and child.

(1) In a child custody proceeding in this state, the court may order a party to the

proceeding who is in this state to appear before the court in person with or without

the child. The court may order any person who is in this state and who has physical

custody or control of the child to appear in person with the child.

(2) If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is

outside this state, the court may order that a notice given pursuant to KRS 403.812

include a statement directing the party to appear in person with or without the child

and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to the

party.

(3) The court may enter any order necessary to ensure the safety of the child and of any

person ordered to appear under this section.

(4) If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside this state is directed to appear

under subsection (2) of this section or desires to appear personally before the court

with or without the child, the court may re quire another party to pay reasonable and

necessary travel and other expenses of the party so appearing and of the child.