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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: exclusive of PIP, but otherwise inclusive of all other damages meaning?

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answered on Mar 8, 2022

Exclusive of PIP means they will repay and be responsible for paying back the PIP to your insurance company pip stands for personal injury protection it is Ky no fault coverage on your own insurance that pay for your medical bills regardless of who is at fault and usually first $10,000.00 but could... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Real Estate Law for Kentucky on
Q: Temporary exclusive order

I left our home because it was toxic, all my things are still there. Just talking between the 2 of us I told him I’d let him have the house, but I wanted whatever the court decided was my “portion”. He went behind my back and I just got sent a “temporary exclusive use and house... View More

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answered on Feb 26, 2022

If you say he went behind your back you may have grounds to file a motion to set aside this order if it is an order, you say it is a letter is it only a demand from his lawyer or an order signed by the judge? You can file a motion to reconsider/set aside 10 days from the date of the order. You... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: I left my husband and let him stay in the home that is in both names, i have no job, can he cut off finances?

My husband and I both agreed it would be for the best that we separate. I left him in the house because his family lives in GA and he would have nowhere to go so I live with my brother. When I first moved in I had no job because I stayed with our son. Is he legally allowed to cut off all finances... View More

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answered on Feb 12, 2022

He should not be able to do that however until you file you will have a hard time enforcing your rights. More information is required or answer your question. Once a divorce is filed in Kentucky he would be prohibited from doing that. To protect your rights file for legal separation or for... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Kentucky on
Q: How can a doctor diagnose me with a chronic disease and give me medication daily for 8 years and not be liable.

Now he informs me that I don’t have Lupus but I am still sick and got several drs I have to see for medical issues. I know that taking medicine I shouldn’t of been taking has contributed to these issues. Nobody wants to help me with my case.

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answered on Jan 25, 2022

In order to file a medical malpractice action you must prove that your doctor committed an error and was negligent in doing so. Misdiagnosis is an error. Further that damage or injury was caused by the negligence. Causation and damages should be established via expert medical testimony. Be... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: Can I get a divorce changed to an annulment because my ex husband tricked me into marriage and I didn’t know he was impo

I didnt Know he was impotent before we were married. He said we would travel and he wanted to take me so many places. He didn’t. He treated me like a maid instead of a wife. He filed for a divorce without asking me and two policemen brought the papers to my front door. We promised each other we... View More

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answered on Jan 14, 2022

You can file a response and a counter-petition requesting an annulment. Impotence is probably a good ground on which to base a request for an annulment. However, strict statute of limitations typically apply in annulments. Consult with a lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: I was mentally abused by my ex but I did not know what was happening. I can't work can I sue him for loss of income?

I was mentally abused by my ex husband who is a retired military veteran 20 years. We dated for 2.5 years and were married for 25 years and divorced now 7 years. I did not know that he was mentally abusing me till a couple years after I left him. I went through severe depression and almost died.... View More

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answered on Jan 7, 2022

Unless you waived all claims against him In your divorce agreement you could sue him for abuse however if you sue him outside of the family court context you would have to allege a viable claim In tort .. and it would have to fall within the Kentucky statute of limitations which would normally run... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: Is arbitration,mediation,or court better for my divorce if me and my spouse agree on everything in the divorce.

We have 1 kid but we both agree on that to we just want to get a quick easy divorce that is cheap.

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answered on Jan 6, 2022

If everything is agreed to then it is an uncontested divorce and there should be no reason for mediation or arbitration. If everything is agreed to, then it is only a matter of drafting the divorce agreement and having both parties sign it.

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Estate Planning for Kentucky on
Q: In Kentucky...Father has passed, found out he did not change his beneficiary from his x-wife (divorced > 5 years)

He has 4 biological children and 1 adopted child. The wife wants the entire 250,000 life insurance and does not want the children to have any. His oldest son has been named administrator of the estate (no will) Do we have any options to have the life insurance split evenly upon the 5 children... View More

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answered on Dec 1, 2021

Unlike the terms of a will, the life insurance beneficiaries must be affirmatively removed/ changed in Kentucky and Generally the divorce does not effect the named beneficiaries however a probate lawyer should be consulted. If a divorce agreement mentions it it would be evidence of intent and... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: I am uninsured and was in a car accident? What type of lawyer should I contact to help me through this process?

The cop said i was at fault but I have witnesses stating it was not. I had a arrow in the left lane and the other driver blew through the red light and also didn't have her headlights on at 8:30 p.m. I didn't see her when I started to turn and she hit me.

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answered on Oct 17, 2021

If you were injured you should speak with an injury lawyer. Not having insurance does not conclusively establish your negligence or fault. Having credible witnesses is very important.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: Do I have a case if I'm not sure the other driver had insurance

I was rear ended yesterday and the driver did not speak English so no one knows if he had insurance

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answered on Oct 2, 2021

Several options may be available to you. A. Try to locate the insurance on the guy that hit you, B. Check your own coverage for uninsured motorist coverage. I say definitely worth exploring if you are injured. Speak with a lawyer.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: Can my husband lock me out the day after I leave because he scared me so bad I fear for my life? I have 2 small kids

I have gave him 5000 cash towards 1000 to get my name on the deed. I bought paint flooring insulation paneling back splash and a new toilet plus did half the work fixing and installing everything

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answered on Sep 25, 2021

No. If a spouse in KY threatens their spouse with imminent harm such that the spouse if forced to leave their home for their safety, that spouse may seek a protective order and possibly regain access to the marital home that way. If granted, it would restrain the abusive spouse from coming near.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: If my husband files first and I don't want the divorce can I ask him to pay my attorney fee
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answered on Aug 4, 2021

No, it is not based on who files first in Kentucky, but rather on the parties' relative financial circumstances. The court may also consider other factors.

3 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: How do you go about handling black mail and false statements made about you during a divorce?

My husband wants to take my children and my home. He is trying to portray me as unfit.

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answered on Jun 3, 2021

If the divorce proceedings are still pending, these issues can be addressed in the divorce case and brought to the attention of the family court judge who has the power to sanction and or restrain the other party for any undue abuse in the proceedings. However, each party has the right to argue... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: I want to get a divorce. I want my husband to move out today. Can this be done?

I've been asking him to leave for two years. He doesn't work, doesn't pay any bills and refuses to leave. I'm done waiting on broken promises and arguing every single day.

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answered on May 3, 2021

You can ask him to move out by an agreement. You will not be able to evict him absent abuse/ domestic violence. You can file for divorce. The marital home, if marital property, will be subject to the equitable distribution of your assets. It may turn out that one of you will get the house, or the... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: my husband and I are going through a divorce, does he have rights to my house that i bought before we were married

He initially stated he wasn't going to ask for anything, he is now stating he wants the money he has given me for the mortgage, roughly $14,000 which I obviously do not have. He gave me cash each time and the money did not always go to the mortgage nor is name is not on the house title.

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answered on Mar 29, 2021

In KY this $14,000.00 would probably be viewed as follows the 14 k unless it came from his premarital account or some other non marital source would be marital property so assuming it is marital money then its only 7k. If only a portion of the 14 k was used to pay for the house then only that... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: I have t seen my husband in 13 years we have 3 children and I would like to get divorced, how do I go about that

He has had more children since he left me he doesn’t speak to our boys, I have heard off and on that he is strung out I don’t know for sure, he left because I didn’t want him to be a drug dealer when he came home from prison

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answered on Feb 11, 2021

You can get a divorce even if you don’t know where he is. This would be a limited type of divorce that would result in each person being a separate single individual. However issues of child custody, visitation, and property would have to be reserved for a future time when he can be found and... View More

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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Kentucky on
Q: I was a passenger in a side by side. The driver parked on top of hill facing downhill. As soon as he stepped out the

The side by side took off. Causing me to wreck. I had fractures and pain. Can I sue

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answered on Jan 20, 2021

Yes you can if the driver was negligent. You maybe entitled to get your medical bills paid, your compensation for pain and suffering,lost wages, and other economic damages.Consult with a lawyer about filing a claim.

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3 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: In divorce, he agrees to pay car pmt until its paid in full, then 125 a wk til child is 18, as support. Can we do that?

We have been separated since 9/27 and decided 12/12 that we're going to divorce. We are staying friends through this process. He said he would give me 125 a week in child support but i told him I'd rather he make the jeep pmt because i cant afford it by myself and if i have to let it get... View More

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answered on Jan 10, 2021

Yes you can waive child support in a divorce agreement. However, this would be questionable if child is on public assistance.

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3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: My car was vandalized, rammed by the vandals and drove away after I blocked their path. Can I sue?

I was sitting in my car when two guys shot at my car with a paint ball gun. They were unaware I was in the car at the time and drove into a nearby fast food deive thru. I yelled at them to apologize for what they did and when they rejected that, I blocked them in the drive thru. They then rammed my... View More

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answered on Jan 10, 2021

You can file a claim with their insurance company. You can also sue them. Contact a personal injury lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: When moving to another state after divorce, how could mom get full custody of kids? All 3 are under the age of 8.

I am contemplating divorcing my husband and moving back to my home state of Florida, but I am worried he would try and take full custody of my kids. How could I get full custody?

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answered on Dec 30, 2020

In Kentucky the easiest way to achieve this would be via an agreement reached in the divorce. If there is an objection, then the Court would decide based on the best interest of the children. This determination would be made at a custody hearing. The party seeking to move must have legitimate... View More

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