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he was granted temporary custody in 2018 my son is now 14 and in kentucky old enough to decide where he wants to be his father has been mentally and physically abusing him for over a year now and it has been documented by the police department where i live and cps where i live and in indiana
answered on May 8, 2021
No. You need to file a CPS report and an EPO. Do not take him with court authority.
I’m twenty-two. I live at home with my parents. I cannot afford to move out with college debt and not having a full time job yet. My dad & I recently got into a screaming match resulting in him putting his hands around my throat and shoving me into a chair. Can I file a police report? What... View More 
But the child wasn’t nowhere around will they take my baby
answered on Mar 30, 2021
Probably not but thy will want you to keep the child safe from the dv offender.
When he goes to court this his first time in any trouble
answered on Mar 29, 2021
Probably amended to assault 4, domestic violence intervention program, anger management, 6 mo to 1 yr probated.
Violating It but they can’t find him and they said he ignores them knocking when they go to his house and told me theres no more they can do but he still keeps violating it what can i do?
answered on Mar 29, 2021
Call the police while he’s violating the order and have them come arrest him.
I have an EPO on my ex-boyfriend he has not contacted me or bothered me since then and I was wondering if I do not go to the court hearing if they will just dismiss the case he's not contacted me and I really don't feel like going to court and fooling with it will they dismiss it he is... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2021
Depends on where you are located. Judge will probably dismiss it, although he could require your attendance and testimony if he chose to do so.
I have a dvo on my ex from like 2 years ago but we just recently decided to put it all behind us cause we was both young. What steps do I need to do to drop it? (In ky)
answered on Mar 4, 2021
File a motion to amend the dvo in the clerks office. They will give you a zoom or Skype hearing date t which you can ask the judge to set aside and dismiss the dvo.
I was told by a friend anytime a police report is made against a couple with children cps is automatically called and a report is made. I desperately want him removed due to his constant verbal and emotional abuse but I do not want the stress of having cps involved as I have heard the many horrer... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2021
A court can order CPS intervention or a police can contact CPS if they feel that it is necessary because a child is in dange. However, there are other options that typically do not involve CPS. If you file an emergency protective order/EPO against your husband if he is violent or making threats... View More
He was arrested four days ago and charged with violation of dvo and probation. He has a court day coming up in four days and also a hearing for revocation of probation. Will he most likely do jail time and have his probation revoked? Will he be let go? Do I have to show up?
answered on Feb 7, 2021
He will likely be convicted. Depending on the severity of the violations, he could be facing jail time. If you have been subpoenaed, you do gave to show up ( be it by Zoom, Skype, or in person).
She has no felonies or criminal history. We have a history of domestic violence. The DV charge was in 2016 and a DVO was issued and expired 2 years ago. Do you think my P.O will allow us to live together or will it be automatically denied?
answered on Feb 6, 2021
It’s up to your PO but they likely won’t allow it bc of the history of SB.
Gun involved but shot at ground. Under influence of alcohol. No one injured or pressing charges.
answered on Jan 19, 2021
It depends greatly on the facts, victim testimony and evidence. Domestic violence cases in Louisville have a special set of prosecutors and are examined very carefully. A felony carries up to five years in prison but these type of charges are on the cusp of a misdemeanor or a felony. I strongly... View More
...he’ll do what he always does and be petty. Some manipulation and gaslighting to make himself seem like a victim. Police took pictures, I have pictures from a previous incident. My daughter has never seen any abuse, she is a happy little person..but what if he try’s to have my daughter taken... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2021
He can’t take your daughter, especially with a DVOpending. You need to stand up to him once and for all. Start by hiring a lawyer to go to the hearing with you. Then, seriously consider filing fir divorce and custody.
Me and my girlfriend have a history of domestic violence. The domestic violence order has expired. My conditions of parole do not apply to her. Can we live together?
answered on Jan 10, 2021
The history of domestic violence in snd of itself is sufficient for PO to deny it. It doesn’t matter if the DVO has expired nor does it matter that no contact was not a condition of your parole. It is strictly s subjective judgment call by your PO.
Police have been called twice on my husband for him being physical with me. Each time I stated I did not want to press charges or file for an EPO. The second time the police took a statement from me and my mother in law, took pictures of my injuries. The next day cps showed up and started a case. 3... View More
Ex-husband is on 2nd EPO and has assault charges from abusing me. 2 contempt charges for breaking into my home within the last few months. The divorce was done in the next county over, however wasnt signed by the judge yet pwhen we were in court here for the assault charge and original EPO. The... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2021
If the judge granted Joint custody with the assault charges pending, there is not likely anything that can be done. If the assault charges occurred after the grant of joint custody, you could move to modify to sole custody if you can show that he presents a danger to the child.
What kind of trouble would I get into if she left without
the moms permission? She’s scared to be there with her and she can’t go to any family member without them telling her mom
answered on Dec 29, 2020
You could draw any number of charges if you interfere. Don’t interfere. Instead, report the abuse to CPS and let them handle it.
My daughters father has been abusing his girlfriend in front of our daughter. I got called to come remove my daughter from the home when he got arrested for domestic violence and bring her to Kentucky to live with me. My daughter is scared to have a visit with her father for fear of the abuse she... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2020
You have to balance your fears with the court order. If she’s really at risk, you can decide to withhold visitation. If the court determines it’s a ploy to deprive visitation, it’s contempt.
My ex kicked in my door which resulted in a minor injury but I do not want to go to court he has threatened to kill me. He was caught at the scene of the crime. Can he still be convicted without my testimony?
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