Opinion ID: 1353983
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Heading: Creation of New Family Concept

Text: Pyles and Flowers argue that a public policy of creating a new family by cutting all ties with the natural family does not exist in this matter. They cite a number of cases from other jurisdictions based on the statutes of those states. Certainly it is within the prerogative of any state legislative body to establish laws relating to inheritance as well as adoption. Such laws come from the enactment of a legislative body and not from a decision of a court. The enunciation of public policy is the domain of the General Assembly. We do not propose to invade its jurisdiction in any respect. The courts interpret the law. They do not enact legislation. Schork v. Huber, M.D., Ky., 648 S.W.2d 861 (1983); Wilson v. Kentucky Transp. Cabinet, Ky., 884 S.W.2d 641 (1994). We are unpersuaded by the foreign authorities cited by Pyles and Flowers.