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1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: My daughter is almost 12. Her bio father has not seen her since a week before she turned 1.

My husband would like to adopt her and she wants him to adopt her. I have not denied contact with bio father. I leave open communication through Facebook and text but he does not take advantage. He got angry 4 years ago bc I would not fly her across the country to meet him. He has 2 other children... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 4, 2024

With the length of time that has passed, I would expect the Court would permit the adoption by your current husband and termination of the biological father’s parental rights. You need to hire a good family attorney to handle for you.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky on
Q: How can I obtain a court order for my 16 year old to be placed in some sort of treatment facility?

16 year old sneaks out at early hours of the morning, goes to parties, drinks, smokes, and is physically aggressive with his younger siblings from time to time.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 3, 2024

You probably need to file a beyond control petition with the juvenile court in the county in which you reside. They will help you enforce the rules and hopefully get him back on the straight and narrow.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: My husband using EPO to take my child from my home to place her where she's actually being neglected now help nobwil wil

He is an abusive alcoholic and manipulated messages staged photos and just straight out lied.. I guess because he went first nobody will listen to me the things he does are not illegal but they are very manipulative and they're emotionally traumatizing to my child

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 31, 2024

What is your question?

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: Dcbs question about our child

Me and my girl has dcbs involved over my depression mistake..if we make it to were she has 100% custody of our daughter what will dcbs do/ can do to me if I'm not in household no more???

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 26, 2024

Most likely even if you do give her 100% custody, they will still require you to complete their regimen before you can have contact with the child. You probably should hire the best family court lawyer you can and deal with it head on once and for all rather than giving her custody and hoping it... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Family Law, Products Liability and Antitrust for Kentucky on
Q: Can my ex get in trouble for putting things in my name and not paying for it?

He put the electric, security system, HD me cosign for his car, ran up my credit cards that I made him a user of, and has bread payments under my name too. I'm afraid he's going to not pay the bills and it'll come back on me. I have a daughter with him and I can't afford it.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 21, 2024

Not from the narrative you provided. It reads as if you voluntarily took all these actions at his request, including making him a signer on your cards.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Kentucky on
Q: I have been approached to adopt 2 children under 3 years old. I live in Kentucky. Parents are willing to sign a POA and

Voluntarily Relinquish their rights and wave their appearance in court and consent of adoption form Kentucky has. Is that enough to adopt the children? Both parents are meth users.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 12, 2024

Not unless you’re a family member or have had possession of the children. The Cabinet will need to be involved and do a report to the court before you can adopt.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: What if petitioner continues to violate protective order in attempt to get respondent to violate?

My ex placed a protective order against me issued 09/04/24. No contact has been made since 08/23/24 until today when petitioner reached out on two different occasions.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 11, 2024

He can’t violate the protective order unless he has once against him, only you can. Do not have any contact until or unless the Court amends that order.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: Can my mother threaten someone to get them to stop talking to me at the age of 20
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answered on Oct 10, 2024

I'm sorry to hear that you're dealing with this situation. It must be stressful to feel that your mother is interfering with your personal relationships.

At 20 years old, you have the right to decide who you communicate with. Your mother threatening someone to stop them from...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: I was put under an epo by someone who will lie about contact with me to get me in trouble what can I do

To prevent problems for myself

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 27, 2024

Stay as far away from them as possible and don’t have any contact for any reason.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: I need to find out what my best option is for separating from my wife who I recently found out was still married.

We were married on Panama City beach Florida.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 1, 2024

If she’s still married, your marriage to her is void. As soon as the opportunity arises, take everything you have brought or purchased and leave. Then there’s nothing left divide. Make sure she is still married to someone else before you do the above.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: I currently have temporary custody of my Niece and Nephew. Could I possibly get full custody?

I have had my niece and nephew since February due to their mothers drug issues. We recently was awarded temporary custody. I believe because of their mothers mental state and previous drug use that she will never be able to fully take care of them and want to get full custody of them. Do you think... View More

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answered on Sep 25, 2024

Temporary custody can become permanent if the biological parents are deemed unfit parents by the state. If you have temporary custody due to CPS becoming involved and starting a case, the court will give the biological parents time to become fit or there will eventually be a hearing to terminate... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: Custody, family

I am 16 years old, i was taken away from my mom and dad 5 years ago at 11 for substance issues and more. My parents failed to get sober in the amount of time to get me back, therfore my grandma got custody of me. I am scared of her, uncomfortable around her, overall uncomfortable in my own life. I... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 25, 2024

Probably your best course of action is to have dad file a motion for return of custody to him in the case where grandma was given temporary custody. That will get you before the court at which point you can ask to speak to the judge directly and tell him/her what your wishes are regarding custody.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: Family cemetery on our property parcel in rural farm area. Due to fighting - can I refuse further family to be buried?

Family cemetery on our property parcel in rural farm area. Due to fighting - can I refuse further family to be buried?

I would purposely be ousting wife from being buried next to husband there, as well as any further people in their immediate family. This will apply to other family members... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 25, 2024

Yes. You most likely can prevent further burials there unless there are deed restrictions, easements or covenants that all them to be buried there.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: After a terrible situation child service was called. My lawyer at the time to plead guilty to neglect to have any hope

Of getting my family back so I did. Now I'm totally screwed on some false allegations. Please any help would be great

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 23, 2024

You should never plead guilty unless you really are guilty. Hire the best lawyer you can snd go back to court.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Kentucky on
Q: hello i was wondering why online my housing authority says issued/offer but when i call it says withdrawn?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 20, 2024

The online entry may not have been updated or vice versa.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can I sue a law firm that I hired, and was representing me drop me in the middle of a family law case?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 16, 2024

Not for firing you as a client, no.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: In ky if mom had me keep our son for 4 months cant I get child support
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 12, 2024

Yes but you will have to make a motion for it first.

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Business Formation, Business Law and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I was hospitalized after finding out I was left a lot of money and homes businesses and stuff and Treasurywhodoicall

I changed my name and don't know who my lawyer was and they changed my name to a name of my son and grandson and I have identity and bank id chips and need to know we're to get it read by scanner to retrieve my info

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answered on Oct 2, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you're facing. To start, visit your local bank branch and explain the situation to them. They can help access your accounts using your bank ID chips and verify your identity securely.

Next, contact government offices such as the Department...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: What options do I have when I'm no longer physically, or mentally, able to be someone's POA?

I live in KY and I've been my ex-husbands POA since the beginning of '24. Due to recent mental, and physical, health issues I'm no longer capable of holding this position.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 28, 2024

Relinquish or rescind the POA and allow the ward to select and appoint a newPOA.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: How hard is getting sole custody in KY? Dad lives in TN. Son is severely autistic.

Son is 10. Paperwork states son goes to dads every other weekend. However dad stopped following this in 2020. He has been getting son one weekend every few months. Son went to dads last month for a weekend n has sense been hitting and screaming things. It has been documented at speech therapy and... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 7, 2024

You should file a motion to modify his parenting time with the court. Otherwise, the court will expect the current order to be followed.

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