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Is it legal for them to try to take a child whose about to be adopted by someone else?
My ex and I have joint custody over our child, and recently my ex has said that while our child is in their custody they will not buy medicine for our child when they are sick, nor take them to the doctor when sick. Would this be considered medical neglect and would I be able to get sole custody or... View More 
answered on Jan 23, 2023
Yes, she could. But it is also likely you will be awarded the sole power to make healthcare decisions for your child.
Does Kentucky recognize tortious interference with parental rights
as a cause of action and, if so, what elements constitute such a tort? If this is true, is the Restatement (Second) of Torts
§ 700 applicable to such a situation?
answered on Jan 16, 2023
Yes. It’s called custodial interference and can give rise to both civil and criminal causes of action.
I have an upcoming court child custody hearing. I have one child with the other party; however I have other children outside of that prior relationship. Does a child custody proceeding concern "solely" the child between the litigants or are all children of either party subject to the... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2023
Only the child you have with this person can be considered for actual custody but the circumstances surrounding the other children may also be considered in determining the award of custody of the child in question.
I filed 5motions. 1 contempt for interfering with child's therapeutic relationship. (parties ordered to comply with therapist recommendations. Mother refuses to do so and removed child from therapy)2 contempt for failing to produce child for scheduled visitation. ( Mother is letting child... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2023
The facts as you set them out do not support a change of venue. There is a backlog of cases already in the jurisdiction you mentioned still waiting for adjudication. It takes a while to get a decision.
She gave birth on cocaine,courts placed kids with us.She skipped all court.Years later taking me to court for custody.Failed to mention she and her mother lied to hospital saying kids lived with ME to get baby released.They both skipped court.Now I pay a lawyer for court she’s dragged me into as... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2023
Yes. She can take you to court if she is the mother of the children. Yes. It is legal. If her request is denied or determined frivolous, you could be awarded your attorney fees insured.
answered on Dec 31, 2022
File a petition for emancipation in the district court of the county in which you live.
My sister has a protective order against her ex and they are to have no contact. She is asking for a dissolution of marriage with children and wants child support. In some of the sections it is asking for where her ex works and what his salary is. She does not know this and can't ask him due... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2022
Simply put unknown snd file the paperwork. There is no need to contact the husband got that information.
Babies Dad is been abusive and has been arrested for it
answered on Dec 14, 2022
Consult a PA attorney for ramifications there. Likely would not be any in Ky.
His mother is not a bad person but he is and has been for some time expressed depression which has recently grown into a feeling of what I can only describe as hopelessness with his current living arrangement. Most of this stems, unfairly as it may be, from his stepfather and the rules by which he... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2022
You need to hire an attorney, file a motion to modify residential custody and attach a report from his therapist (or get him in to see a therapist if he doesn’t have one.
force her to leave.dose she have any clame on the house
answered on Nov 26, 2022
Depends on how title to the property is held; whether daughter has contributed any money to the house over the 20 years. She most likely has a claim of some degree that can keep her there. She needs to talk to a lawyer immediately.
His dad has since moved our son to New Mexico without even telling me. What can I do
answered on Nov 25, 2022
You can probably regain visitation but one would have to review the file and the rulings that are in place. Additionally, the case may have to be litigated going forward in New Mexico under the UCCJA.
Spouse of friend had her arrested night of her 30th birthday, thanksgiving morning. They were in verbal disagreement at home and she fell asleep on couch. Police arrived and she woke up to them arresting her. He filed an epo on her while she was in county jail for “4th degree assault with no... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2022
She can go apply for an epo again him. It is up to the Court whether they allow it or deem it retaliatory.
answered on Nov 12, 2022
No. You will have to file a petition for emancipation in the district court of the county in which you reside.
answered on Nov 11, 2022
Since they have custody currently, they have the same standing as you. Probably should only seek joint custody bc the standard for sole custody is much higher.
Mother refuses to return her even though her accusations are unfounded and simply not true. She's left KY violated the order & won't return her. What's my options?
answered on Nov 5, 2022
File a motion to hold her in contempt, for immediate possession and for your attorney fees asap.
My child has provided evidence to me showing unsafe living conditions. My child routinely has to ask me for money for basic needs despite me paying child support to the other parent. My child is now expressing he wants to live in my home because he feels completely unsafe. I do not want to take... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2022
If your child is in an unsafe or dangerous living environment, report those concerns to CPS. Obtain a lawyer. File a motion in circuit family asking for change in parenting time and/or suspension of time for custodial parent if dangerous conditions.
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