My brother an his girlfriend have a baby he just turned 1 they both say they can't care for him mentally or financially an there splitting up and wanna give him to me there asking me if cps would have to be involved? and if so would they let me keep him? They don't want him in foster care... View More 
answered on Dec 1, 2023
You can file a custody action and do it all by agreement, most likely without any intervention from CPS.
If the mother of the deceased wants to get full sole custody how does that work in filing a petition for custody in court?
answered on Nov 27, 2023
She will need to file a dependency action in the county in which the child resides.
Can I tell her I will see about getting her child support and back support forgiven or would that be coercion I’ve had permanent custody almost 2 years and the child’s been with me 3 years
answered on Nov 28, 2023
You have to be very careful with this type of thing. You should have your lawyer broach this issue with her rather than doing it yourself.
I received the tax offset letter from my ex who lives in Indiana. The letter is from the prosecutors office stating that I have 30 days to pay the $13,000. It also stated that they can go after my wife’s money as well. I’m trying to avoid that at all costs. What are my options if I cannot pay... View More
If the adoptive parent consents when the bio parent is a over $4000 behind
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
When a parent surrenders their parental rights, they are essentially giving up all of their rights and responsibilities to the child. This includes the right to have contact with the child, the right to make decisions about the child's upbringing, and the right to receive child support from... View More
To the fathers mom
answered on Nov 26, 2023
Most likely yes. Depends on the language of your property settlement agreement.
My son is 6. His dad & I co-parent & are both very present in his life, which is why we settled on 50/50 custody & no specific set days- we knew we could get along to do so. Fast forward, now my son’s dad is remarried & his new stepson has severe behavior/authority issues and... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2023
Yes. You do until the court changes or modifies the parenting schedule.
And if not then please tell why. Because I'm not sure what they call my son's lawyer Cosgrove or something but isn't he supposed to remain neutral but yet files a motion against me to overturn my answer for no for my one and a half year old son to be taking out of the country for a... View More
Live with them. He works for her and only rarely gets a paycheck with his name on it but rather gives him her credit card. I mother full time. We ve almost been here for one year with the baby. How can I ensure they arent able to challenge my custody or try gaining extra access to him without my... View More
2015 in Fayette county I lost my kids due to a relapse. My mom got them, two months later I ended up in the hospital for months. The case was closed and my moms papers say temporary custody until children are 18. We are from Boyd Co. so after my hospital stay I came home to Boyd. I’ve been clean... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2023
You’ll need to file a motion for return of custody in the Fayette County case.
The judge ordered a new home study to be done for my home and for me to be included in my nieces counseling via zoom/phone appointment bc I live in another state. Within two weeks, case was closed nothing ordered and placement of my nieces have been settled. How can that happen? I've been... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2023
You’ll have to file a written motion for contempt, serve it on everyone and see if they will let you appear by zoom. If not, you will have to come in person.
She was in the foster systems for almost 2 months
My cousin was removed in April 21 and was in state care til June 21 I was granted temp custody then in May of 22 I was granted sole permanent custody her mom has not had visits since July 21 (per therapist orders) and has had virtually no contact since October 22 (we saw her on Halloween 22 and she... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2023
Yes. You can adopt her. File a petition for Adoption in your county of residence naming the mother, father and child as defendants.
i am 16 and so is the father of my baby and my mom told me that until i am 18 she will keep my boyfriend from me and his baby and shell "make it miserable for us".can she legally do that?please tell me what i can do.im finishing school and my environment is not fit for my baby.
answered on Nov 6, 2023
You can file a petition for emancipation in the district court of the county in which you reside but it may be difficult to have granted without your parent(s) on board.
it was a vape i got caught with in school
answered on Oct 31, 2023
Penalty ranges if from nothing to incarceration. Likely, not much will
Happen.
My ex wife was arrested for domestic violence against her current husband on Oct 16 2023. I had my daughter at the time and dropped her off the following Saturday and my ex told me nothing about it. When I picked my daughter up this Saturday she finally told me what happened and she was out on... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2023
Not without getting permission from the court first. Make a motion to limit their contact in the divorce case while the criminal case proceeds.
I found out from my step daughter that her mother, my partner, bought her a nicotine vape pen. She said she was curious and just asked, and she said ok. For multiple reasons, I have decided to leave the relationship. Personally I am torn on whether or not to report it. I love my child as if they... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2023
Technically, it is not illegal but I agree it is a poor practice. You are under no obligation to report anything to anyone. If you are leaving the relationship, I would not report it. Looks retaliatory. If this kind of conduct continues, it will come out in the wash anyway.
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answered on Oct 18, 2023
In Kentucky, during a divorce, property division is typically based on equitable distribution, not necessarily giving the full value of the house to the spouse who made the down payment. Various factors, including contributions from both spouses, are considered. For personalized legal advice... View More
He makes him share his location, will not allow him to do anything but school and work. Our twins live with me. I have 70 percent custody but he told them at 16 they didn’t have to come on his days anymore. This punishment is because he posted a pic on Snapchat he didn’t like and told him to... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2023
No. He cannot ground him for anything g while at your house.
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