Judge in Bevin divorce case can stay, Kentucky Supreme Court rules

By: Deborah Yetter

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 1,390

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago


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The state’s top court has refused to replace the judge in the contentious divorce of former Gov. Matt Bevin and his ex-wife Glenna, in which their estranged, adopted son, Jonah, is seeking support.

The Bevins, whose divorce became final last year, had asked the high court to remove Jefferson Family Court Judge Angela Johnson, claiming she was biased in the case pending over their final settlement and Jonah’s effort to get financial and educational …

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