Burkesville, KY asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Kentucky

Q: My ex husband has legal custody of my child. The child now lives with me. Can I draw support for them in kentucky?

I paid my ex husband support for our children. He dropped the support because he wanted me to raise our daughter now. He has legal custody of our two children. The daughter lives with me in another county and has to attend school here. Her brother still remains in the fathers home. Since she lives with me, but I don't have legal custody, can I now draw support payments?

1 Lawyer Answer
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: Yes, but you should also seek an modification of custody do you too have legal custody.

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