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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: How long do my kids have to stay in their father's care per CPS without a court order?

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

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: How can I legally ensure I receive half the profits from the sale of our family home while remaining married?

Divorce is expensive. Looking in to all our options wile still protecting both parties.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 7, 2025

You simply do not sign the deed transferring the property until you have been paid your 1/2 of the equity at the closing on the sale.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Employment Discrimination for Kentucky on
Q: My boyfriend pays almost 500 dollars on child support and the mother will not let him see his kid.

We can't afford an attorney and I heard there was a state mandated guidelines for visitation if you pay support why will the child support office not help us with that? Plus the mother works and lies about her income to get the max amount from the system

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 4, 2025

Child support and visitation are independent of each other. The county attorney is appointed to establish and collect child support. They are not appointed to enforce parenting time and visitation.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Adoption and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: Can I talk to my children after rights are removed?

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.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 1, 2025

Most likely not. After your rights are terminated, generally you won’t be able to see them anymore.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: in Kentucky does my ex-wife have to disclose a location and name of significant other if asked?

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

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 1, 2025

Yes. You both should know where the children are at all times.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: I had a CPS case opened in kentucky in about 2021 I think it was closed due to inactivity.

I don't know what exactly happened. I just know my court appointed lawyer told me that it was closed and she was no longer my lawyer. If it was closed do I have to follow the things put in place before it was closed?

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: Hello, so me and a ex girlfriend had recently split, and she had a daughter who was 3 months old at the time.

I raised her from 3 months to 4 years old. Im the only dad she's ever known, her biological father isn't in the picture. But now that me and her mother have split up she refuses to let me see and or talk to her and says I never will again. Is there anything I can do legally about this

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 22, 2025

You have an uphill battle on your hands. You will have to prove that it is in the child’s best interests to continue having a relationship even though you and the child’s mother have split.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: I feel like I’m being mistreated in court and I need to see if so before I go any further

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

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 22, 2025

You need to file a petition for custody and get her guardianship set aside as fraudulent.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: Can a judge ignore completion of case plan and low risk assessment findings and terminate parental rights regardless?

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

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Criminal Law and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: If there is court for a parent pressing out of control charges on their child, does said child need to be at the court?

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.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 21, 2025

Child has to be present at court as well.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: How can I fight for my kids back when the judge who terminated my rights is no longer a judge an I wasn't given a chance
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 13, 2025

You try it in front of the new judge. Great start. New chance.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: My kids grandmother came and got my kids that were with my sister when I went to jail and took them to the social worker

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

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 14, 2025

You need to file a petition for custody in the county in which you or the children currently reside.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: I need advice on what to do, my boyfriend and I have an18 month old toddler , I want to move to Florida with my son

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

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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..

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Health Care Law and Nursing Home Abuse for Kentucky on
Q: Can anyone help me to get guardianship of my 33 yr old disabled daughter from her ex mother in law

That family divorced her and put her in a nursing home home. My daught has 3 children under 18. The ex has 2 older ones and mother in law has the youngest. Ever so often theyve allowed me to see my daughter then I get shut out again. Now they've discarded her completely and have my daughters... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 29, 2024

You can file a petition to guardianship court to be your daughters guardian and conservator.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Criminal Law, Family Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: Can dcbs remove my child without warrant or judge signing and refuse to let me have contact for 4 months
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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

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Criminal Law, Family Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: Can ky dcbs remove my child without a warrant or judge signing and refuse to let me see her

Dcbs removed my child without warrant or judge signing I haven't seen her in 4 months they won't let me they placed her were she got sexually abused at

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 20, 2024

No. Only the police can remove a child if there is a clear and present danger to the child.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: Do me and my husband even have a chance to win this custody battle?

Our kids were taken from us about 3 years ago because we didn't have home and we were using. We've had a CPS case open for about a year now but the people that have my children refuse to let us see them or speak to them and now they are trying to fight us for custody we've done... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 16, 2024

Yes. You have a chance. You’ll need to hire the best family court trial lawyer you can find.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: What is the first step to regain legal custody of my 16yr. Old who lives in Clark county. Do need lawyer or just petitio
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 9, 2024

You’ll need a lawyer to file a motion to modify custody.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is it illegal for my dad to take my car Without permission for me. i own the vehicle. i’m 170

I’m 17

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 7, 2024

No. It is not illegal bc you are a minor.

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