The Kentucky Certificate of Commencement of Case is a legal document issued by the court that begins the process of the case. This document is used for civil, probate, family, and other cases in the state of Kentucky. It is typically filed with the court by the plaintiff or petitioner, and it officially notifies the court and the defendant of the commencement of the case. The Certificate of Commencement of Case includes the names of the parties involved, the court in which the case is being filed, and the type of case. There are three types of Kentucky Certificate of Commencement of Case, including a civil case, a probate case, and a family case. Each type is used to initiate a different type of case in the state of Kentucky. The civil case is used to initiate a case for contract disputes, property disputes, and other matters that do not involve family law. The probate case is used to initiate a case related to wills, estates, trusts, and other matters. The family case is used to initiate a case related to divorce, child custody, and adoption matters.