Catlettsburg, KY asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for Kentucky

Q: My daughter just turned 18 and just needs to know if she has been abused her whole life can she press charges

My daughters fathers girlfriend is the one who abused her and the father knew about it we are

Sure of my daughter wants

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Leland Hulbert
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Leland Hulbert
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  • Domestic Violence Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: The short answer is yes. There is no statute of limitations for felony offenses in Kentucky. She should contact law-enforcement and they can help her with this process.

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Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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  • Domestic Violence Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: Yes. There is no statute of limitations on felonies in Kentucky.

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