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0 Answers | Asked in Banking, Civil Litigation, Public Benefits and International Law for Kentucky on
Q: Accessing deceased uncle's bank account in KY from Turkey.

I am living in Turkey and trying to access a bank account at Limestone Bank in the United States, which belonged to my uncle who passed away in Kentucky. I have all the necessary documents from the Turkish government proving my right to access this account. However, an individual named Maria... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Consumer Law, Contracts and Insurance Defense for Kentucky on
Q: Insurance paid first lienholder, not second; what should I do?

My car was totaled in an accident caused by another driver, and it had two lienholders on the title. The first lienholder was paid by the other driver's insurance company, but instead of paying the secondary lienholder, the insurance company sent the money directly to me. I used the funds to... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 17, 2025

Contact the second lienholder and see if continued payments are acceptable. In any event, you are solely liable to the second lienholder as you used their secured funds to purchase the new automobile.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Civil Litigation and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Dispute over forced payment for tow truck services in vehicle sale.

My fiancé sold a vehicle to a buyer, and the buyer arranged for a tow truck to come to our home to pick it up. The buyer needed a jump box, and when asked, my fiancé assisted by using the tow truck driver's jump box. The buyer paid the tow truck driver, but the driver also requested payment... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 17, 2025

Your fiancé should sue the tow company and get his money back.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Domestic Violence and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: How to sue for arrest without Miranda rights and physical mistreatment by police?

I was arrested four weeks ago in a domestic incident where my boyfriend hit me with a wooden chair. Despite him admitting to the incident, the police did not take my side of the story and arrested me without reading my Miranda rights. They also failed to inform me of the reason for my arrest. I am... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 17, 2025

You will first need a successful resolution of the criminal charges against you before you file a civil rights complaint against the police. Once you obtain a dismissal of the charges against you, you can then file an action against the police in state or federal court.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Child Custody, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: How can I pursue charges if husband took items then used them in court?

I'm facing a situation where my husband and his girlfriend entered my home and took items to use as evidence against me. They presented a note I wrote to my 25-year-old son about clearing illegal activities (specifically pot) to manipulate the court, leading the judge to believe I was covering... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 17, 2025

Go to the County Attorney's Office and take a criminal complaint against them. You may have to get a jury instruction for missing or stolen evidence once you get your case up and running.

0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander and Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: Does consultant's implication of dishonesty meet libel criteria?

I had a verbal agreement with a client to take a specific action, which was discussed in a meeting 194 days before a consultant brought up the issue. During a later meeting, the consultant asked the client about this agreement, and the client couldn't remember the discussion. The consultant... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: Can we file for divorce without child custody despite mother having custody?

I am seeking a divorce from my spouse, and we have an 11-month-old child. However, my mother has full custody of our child based on a formal court agreement since September last year. We have visitation rights but do not pay child support. Can we proceed with the divorce paperwork as 'without... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 16, 2025

You will need to file and address custody given the current custody situation, which should be referenced in the petition.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Gov & Administrative Law for Kentucky on
Q: How to cancel an EPO in Kentucky as a petitioner?

I am the petitioner in an Emergency Protective Order (EPO) in Kentucky. Our circumstances have changed, and both parties agreed to work on the relationship. We have an EPO hearing this week, and there are no related criminal charges. I have not yet consulted with anyone about the cancellation... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 16, 2025

You will need to go to court and ask the judge to dismiss the petition.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Can a landlord in Kentucky raise rent for not providing predated checks?

I currently have a lease agreement where my rent is $800 due by the 5th of each month. Initially, I paid my rent through PayPal, but my landlord wanted to switch to receiving predated rent checks because he preferred picking them up rather than incurring PayPal fees. I verbally agreed to this for... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 14, 2025

Not unless your lease provides for such action, which I sincerely doubt.

0 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law, Public Benefits and Gov & Administrative Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is losing Medicaid insurance grounds for a lawsuit if Congress cuts funding?

I have extended Kentucky Medicaid coverage under the ACA. I want to know if it would be grounds for a lawsuit if Congress passes a bill that cuts Medicaid funding or coverage, leading to me losing my Medicaid insurance. Additionally, if it is grounds for a lawsuit, what kind of lawyer should I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Kentucky on
Q: Why is my uncle still jailed after his case is marked 'disposed' and 'dismissed'?

My uncle has been in jail awaiting trial for a year. His criminal case status now says 'disposed' and 'case dismissed,' but he is still incarcerated on the same charge. What could this mean, and what steps should we take to address his ongoing detention?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 14, 2025

You need to have his lawyer file a motion for his immediate release.

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Kentucky on
Q: Newborn dog constantly lose and coming at my dog. What can I do city is not doing anything after a year of reporting.

Neighbors dog is constantly lose and running around the neighborhood. It comes at my dog and will aggressively bark at anyone at my home if out side. Dog warden said it's been doing it for a year now. I've gave video proof. I've had to protect my dog from the much bigger dog. The... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Kentucky on
Q: Job site says temps aren't guaranteed hours and sends me home early. Temp agency says this shouldn't happen. Who's right

Hours have been getting cut even though it's supposed to be a full time assignment. The place I'm assigned to says I'm not guaranteed hours until I'm hired in. The temp agency says that they're breaking the contract my job site has with them by cutting my hours and that the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: Where can I find a lawyer to go against a judge and a liar who has destroyed my babys childhood and get her back home?

He did it for revenge for leaving and I was to start a new job thrHe's abusive I have CPS, police and ecc reports list, matter of fact witness statements, & photos .. the list goes on... proof every time he's attacked sum one.. never makes a report always walks or gets a ride.. yet... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Kentucky on
Q: My husband is self employed. We were renting a garage. In May ‘23, the garage burned. Everything was a total loss.

We had a business insurance policy that finally paid on some equipment and tools. The main piece of equipment that was lost was an excavator. When the adjuster came out the week after the fire he told us then that we would definitely get the amount that it was insured for. It took until August of... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can I ask for a fast and speedy trial for a misdemeanor if I’m out on bond for it and have a related felony pending also

I’m currently out on bond for a related felony matter as well and my court appointed attorney told I could not ask for a fast and speedy trial on the misdemeanor offense

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can I ask for a fast and speedy trial on a misdemeanor if I am out on bond on the charge?

And if I am also out on bond on an ongoing related felony matter?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 10, 2025

Yes. You are entitled to a speedy trial on both cases.

0 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can an officer just take something out my truck without my knowledge during a search?

I had legal hemp products. They took a paraphernalia item to these products. Which was all legal. How and why is that possible? Was not tested or even mentioned. Sent on my way to find I’m missing stuff when got to my destination.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Kentucky on
Q: Hello. I'm wondering what my rights are as a tenant who is having trouble paying rent?

I've been laid off for several months, waiting for union work. Admittedly, I waited too long. I've been upfront with my Landlord about my attempts to procure work. I have done so and informed them about when I plan to pay a month of that rent that is due, but the Landlord is asking for... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 8, 2025

Unfortunately, the landlord does not have to accept less money or accommodate you if he so chooses. You may have to find a cheaper place to live.

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