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I have been informed that there is a small arrearage amount due from when my child was in the custody of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. My child returned to my custody in May, but the child support system did not stop support payments, and as such, the arrears reflected on the system... View More 
answered on Mar 19, 2025
Wait for the audit. That should cure the error without further action on your part.
My spouse and I are currently separated, and we are filing for divorce in Kentucky. We have a child custody order from a Virginia court but do not want to include child support in the Kentucky divorce filing. We are both unemployed and actively job searching, and we wish to agree to deviate from... View More
I have a personal protection hearing scheduled for the 17th, where I am defending against claims of child abuse. I have been served with an emergency order, but I don't have any witnesses for the hearing. There is also an ongoing custody case related to this matter. How should I prepare to... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2025
All you can do is testify as to your side of the story and I produce documentary evidence if you fo not have any witnesses to refute the allegations.
My parents have full legal guardianship over my 7-year-old nephew, who has ADHD, depression, and undiagnosed autism. My sister lost custody of him six years ago and relinquished her rights. I have been a mother figure to him since his birth and wish to adopt him permanently. While my mother... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2025
Unless he has been in your custody for six months or more and you have been the sole provider of his care and finances, you don’t have standing to seek custody from your parents.
I'm facing an issue with my current partner who has threatened to report unfounded allegations of sexual abuse to ruin my life after I expressed doubts about our relationship. She claims to have videos taken without my knowledge during role play. We've discussed this, but she becomes... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2025
Document everything g with your therapist and keep an eye out and an ear open for anything else that would disprove the false allegations. I would refrain from discussing any of that with your partner and I would conversely act unfazed, unconcerned and like it doesn’t bother you if she brings it... View More
I am dealing with a false DVO filed by my husband and granted by a judge who refused to consider my evidence. There are numerous police reports and a CPS report indicating a history of abuse and stating that my child should not be with him due to a likelihood of abuse. The CPS report advises taking... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2025
You have 30 days from entry of the dvo to file a notice of appeal of the dvo .
I have joint custody of my child with the father, but our son is with me 75% of the time. The child's father allows his girlfriend to make decisions for our child while he is at their house, including not brushing my child's teeth and packing a lunch that my child does not eat. She also... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2025
File a motion to exclude the gf and her interference entirely. You can also raise the other issues you have with dad in the motion. The court will address your issues and resolve them with both parties.
I am currently following a care plan to regain custody of my son, who is placed in a temporary foster home with a distant cousin in Greenup County. The situation is supposed to be temporary, but I am concerned that this relative might attempt to seek custody of my child. What are my rights in this... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2025
If you complete the directed programs, you usually get the child back. The goal is reunification, not continued removal. The relative only has standing if the child is in her care for more than 6 months.
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
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.
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
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.
My child accidentally found and ate a single thc gummy and we took him to the hospital. CPS released him into their father's custody pending a home study to ensure I have a medication lock box. They said it would be within 72 hours. It has been 2 weeks and they will not return any of my calls... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2025
You may want to hire a lawyer to contact them on your behalf. Otherwise, it could be months before you hear from them at all.
My parental rights are being removed soon & I'm freaking out about if they will still let me & kids talk on phone,etc like we do now.
answered on Feb 1, 2025
Most likely not. After your rights are terminated, generally you won’t be able to see them anymore.
During video phone calls with my children I have counted 10 nights in a row that they have stayed at another man’s house. Is my ex-wife required to disclose the person’s name and address of the place that they are staying to the non-custodial parent? Assumed to be significant other as my... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2025
Yes. You both should know where the children are at all times.
So my boyfriend and I have been together 5 years And share 5 kids. 1 from my past relationship 1 with him and him with 3 others from 2 previous relationship. He and both his ex wife and him have known drug past. 3 years ago he had been clean and long story short he passed every drug test from... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2025
You need to file a petition for custody and get her guardianship set aside as fraudulent.
I am involved in a case with the Kentucky cabinet. There was a finding of risk of neglect due to a DVO case between myself and the child's mother, my girlfriend. We have since resolved our issues, and have had no issues at all since the start of this case. I have complied with the case plan... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2025
Yes. They can do that although they are really not supposed to. You should hire a lawyer and file suit for custody of the child.
Parent is lying to CPS saying that the child is out of control. Parent is saying that they already had court but nobody has said anything to the kid.
answered on Jan 13, 2025
You try it in front of the new judge. Great start. New chance.
And the kids said all kinds of stuff about my sister and when I got out of jail I had to talk to social worker and they said they thought it was best if the children stay with her but I was not given nothing saying they legally had to stay with her no paperwork of any kind I just don't see why... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2025
You need to file a petition for custody in the county in which you or the children currently reside.
He’s threatening me that he’s gonna take my son away from me and I can leave , how can I proceed what can I do if he doesn’t let me move to Florida from Kentucky with my son , we aren’t married, I’m a SAHM I don’t have any income , what can I do , I want to leave him and move with my... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2025
You will need to file a custody action where you live to determine what the parenting schedule is going to be. You should also advise the court of your desire to relocate to FL with the child..
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
I'm sorry you're going through this difficult situation. Generally, child protective agencies need legal authority, such as a court order, to remove a child from your home. However, in emergencies where a child’s safety is at immediate risk, they might take action quickly to ensure... View More
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