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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.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: My mom has been with her partner for around 7 years. He is on life support at the moment. What options does she have?

His kids r trying to pull the plug so they can get his money. What can she do?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 1, 2024

None if they are not married and he doesn’t have a living will appointing her to make his medical decisions.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: In ky I got charged with domestic violence with an ex after I put her outside with just a shirt on

Why did they charge me with domestic violence with a minor when we’re two grown adults, wasn’t any kids involved! This looks so bad on my record, like, I would never hurt a kid !!

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 30, 2024

There is not enough information provided to properly answer your question.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Landlord - Tenant for Kentucky on
Q: What time of attorney should I seek?

I just found out that my brother and i co own a home (bc our mother died) with our aunts. My grandmother has been gone 9 years (mom almost 11 years). I rented her home from my aunt's for 3 years and 8 months without knowing I was a co owner. I paid roughly 25 000 in rent. Do I have a case? And... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 11, 2024

A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. What kind of attorney? Maybe a starting point would be an attorney who deals with wills and estates (it looks like you're already pointed in the right direction with your selection of the "Estate... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Real Estate Law for Kentucky on
Q: Before my parents passed away they put their home and property in my name and my daughters name.

I've lived in the house for 3 years now and my daughter just moved in. She wants me to move out but I have paid the bills and taxes here since I've lived here. What rights do I have?

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answered on Jun 25, 2024

Hire a KY attorney to search the title and advise as to ownership. Apparently you are confused.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Kentucky on
Q: Is a paternity test mandatory if we weren't married but the alleged father signed both birth certificates and the vap?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 2, 2024

It’s not mandatory but it is very good practice to have one in every case.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: Can you get charged with a EPO violation If the judge dismissed the EPO before violation hearing

My ex got a epo against me on may 17th I was arrested for epo violation that I never committed and may 22nd the epo was dismissed/no findings I have court June 3rd for the epo violation. Can I even be charged still if it was dismissed

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 31, 2024

Yes. You can bc the epo was in effect when she alleged you violated it.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Civil Rights, Federal Crimes and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can employee of KY child support office also be employed by local detention center at same time? It's excessive power.

This woman literally sends some sort of notice or request to the county attorney, while listing the parties in reference as (name of parent 1) VS (name of parent 2)? Although the complainant isn't "parent 1", although that's the implication. These papers forwarded from her and... View More

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answered on May 24, 2024

In Kentucky, there are ethical and legal concerns regarding an individual holding positions in both the child support office and the local detention center simultaneously. This situation can create a conflict of interest and potentially an abuse of power. The ability to influence both the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: County to file a motion for custody/TS. County where current order was issued or county where child/custodian live?

I am trying to determine the proper county to file a motion in for custody/timesharing. The county where the current child custody order was issued, which is also the county where I live, or the county where the child and current custodian live

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 20, 2024

Safer to file in your county. It can always be changed by the Court.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: Contracts forced through duress. Using visitation for children. Contract allows full power to the monitor.

At any moment criminal action may be placed on the male with justification. The court is has been one sided through entirety of divorce. Female has only made gains through control of child, childsupport, and revenue from estate. Through deceit aided by professional counsel and judgment from a... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 16, 2024

More I formation is needed. What contract are your referring to?

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: If i was 15 in foster care and did not consent to being moved across state lines for adoption is that legal?

I had been in foster care for a year. I was very adamant about not wanting to be moved states. I was later kicked out and never even adopted.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 10, 2024

Yes. That is legal.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: I have a question two weeks ago I came home from work to find my son and wife gone she took my son he's three

For whatever reason she left is fine but I want to be able to see my son what options do I have and what do I got to do first

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 2, 2024

Hire a lawyer and file a divorce/custody action.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Kentucky on
Q: If I file a out of control warrant on my adopted child will they take my other adopted kids out of the house.

He is adopted and is really disrespectful to adults calling us stupid and telling us to shut the f up. I'm Afraid if I file a warrant on him they will take my other adopted children.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 29, 2024

No. Not unless you file petitions on them as well.

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I have a relative adoption plan started and both me and the baby test positive will they take baby from them

I've had problems with cps 3 different times and never been able to keep the kids but this time I made a adoption plan with my aunt and uncle. Will the baby be took from them

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 20, 2024

Most likely, yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is DCBS compelled to overturn a substantiated finding if the related court case was dismissed and expunged?

If the charge of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor Child is dismissed from court and expunged, is DCBS compelled or required to overturn a substantiated finding of Abandonment & Supervision Neglect concurrent with the same incident referred to in such case?

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answered on May 1, 2024

When a court case involving charges such as Endangering the Welfare of a Minor Child is dismissed and expunged, it doesn't automatically mean that the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) must overturn a substantiated finding of Abandonment & Supervision Neglect. These are two... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Adoption and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I have an adoption plan started before I give birth. Can cps take the baby from adoptive parents?

I've had my other 3 taken at birth due to drugs being in both our systems. My case was closed last week on the last baby. I started a adoption plan and have parents picked as well. Will Cps come to the hospital and take the baby from them?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 17, 2024

They could, yes.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Adoption and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: in KY My neice wants to sign over her baby when's he is born to me and my husband. So cps don't take him

She has had 3 other kids taken after birth. Just got last cps case closed. Can we just do straight out adoption from birth? And not deal with cps

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 17, 2024

No. Unfortunately, you’ll still have to deal with cps

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