She was put in foster care in Virginia and I received full permanent custody. She is 15 now. Both parents are in jail. Can I file for adoption without an attorney
answered on Nov 21, 2022
You can file for adoption without an attorney but I would not recommend it bc adoptions are hyper technical. Hire a lawyer, file a petition for adoption and you will likely be permitted to adopt the child.
other parent is not following orders given by the court. Any other motions I should file? Please provide the court form number if possible, want to make sure all the paperwork is correct.
answered on Nov 19, 2022
File a motion for contempt and cite the order the parent is violating. You can find any available self help forms online on the Kentucky website. You can also visit the Jefferson county family court clerks office and request the same.
I’ve had my niece for about 4 years. Her father is incarcerated and her mother walked away from her. She was abused in different ways. I’d love to make her officially my daughter. Just don’t know how to do it.
answered on Nov 17, 2022
You would need to file a petition for adoption in the county in which you reside.
Fraud on part of CPS (withholding information about child)
Child is out of control.
Pro bono legal help.
answered on Nov 14, 2022
File a motion to set aside the adoption and return the child to foster care.
If my husband&me want 2sign our rights over to my sister or his mother(they gain custody of all kids) will the case against is&kids be DROPPED/dismissed& my kids go home with them? They agreed to let us see the kids anytime& continue life as we did b4 Dcbs stepped in. So can we do... Read more »
answered on Nov 2, 2022
Highly unlikely that the court will remit what you propose. It is always much more difficult to get CPS out of your life than to get them into it.
I have 2 daughters one is 5 the other is 3. My oldest daughters bio-dad has not been in her life since 4 months old. My 3 year old bio-dad has never seen her. I do not get child support from either bio-dads.
answered on Oct 13, 2022
Yes. That scenario improves the chances for your husband to adopt.
Hello, I’m supposed to meet a married lesbian couple soon in my home state, Tennessee (I wasn’t sure which state this should go in). They’re from Kentucky and the child would most likely be born there, however conception would happen in Tennessee. They want me to sign a contract primarily... Read more »
We want to use a sperm donor to conceive a child and we want to take all precautions legally. So if we have a donor sign a contract stating we won’t ever attempt to get support in any sort of way and he can’t have any rights to the child will kentucky uphold it? Or will a contract even legally... Read more »
answered on Sep 15, 2022
If the contract is properly prepared, it should be enforceable both ways without a problem.
I currently have POA of my 6 year old sibling. Our father is incarcerated and his mother is in KY (but illegal immigrant). Neither parent want this child any longer. His mother agreed to relinquish her rights and grant me full custody. She doesn’t speak English and we are trying to establish this... Read more »
My sisters kids could be taken by CPS for neglect, but the father has sexual abuse allegations against him in MI. I want to keep the children if something does arise.
answered on Aug 4, 2022
You’ll need to go to all the court dates and make it known that you are seeking temporary custody. Not likely dad gets them with pending sex charges.
I take him to the doctor which my signature on there. She hasn’t asked to see him or anything.
The mother moved out of state 2 years ago and hasn't seen the kids in 2 years. The father hasn't seen the kids in a month.
answered on Mar 15, 2022
Possibly. Is either parent supporting the children or are you their sole source of support?
Daughter in July of 2021. He has not had contact since, and my daughter has attended therapy and has shown act of ptsd/trauma. She is just under 3. Can I have his rights terminated and/or have her adopted by my now fiancé? Thanks!
answered on Jan 13, 2022
You can certainly take this matter to court and ask for sole custody. Terminating his rights against his wishes will be very difficult and typically not done unless a person goes to prison or they are extremely dangerous.
Court of Justice , Department of Community Based Services, and The Cabinet of Health and Family Services tried their best to hide it from me, and failed. Before I found out about , Custody of my child was took before the TPR , Yesterday , it was discovered, I had already filed a lawsuit on the... Read more »
answered on Oct 28, 2021
They either have a conflict of interest or are attempting to avoid the appearance of impropriety. Beyond that, you will probably never learn the real reasons for recusal.
I have had permanent custody since he was13 months old ,havent heard from or seen mom in about 6 yrs
I have been labeled her paramour in the situation that caused the removal of the children
answered on Oct 16, 2021
Hire her the best family lawyer you can find and follow all of their recommendations.
We want to start the Adoption ASAP. His birth dad is willing to sign his rights over but my sister ( his bio mom) isn't. She has had 14 months to complete her programs get housing and a job and hasn't. Will the court involuntarily terminate her rights? Or will we just be going to court... Read more »
I have no way of contacting the biological father.
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