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1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: my fiance has permanent custody of his kids. can i adopt them?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 6, 2024

Most likely, yes.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: how can you lose your license in no fault car wreack
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 6, 2024

There are many ways….you didn’t have insurance, you didn’t file an answer to a lawsuit…..

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: in 1995 or 1996 i was hit by another car and i want to know why my license was taken for a no fault car wreck
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 5, 2024

Most likely they sued you, you defaulted, and then they got a judgment against you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can the parole board put a no contact order between two married people?

I was a minor when I had a relationship with an older man. He went to prison and served his time. 5 years we went without speaking. I contacted him in prison a little before he got out. I was 20 at the time. When he got out he went on probation and a no contact order between us was in his terms of... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 5, 2024

Yes. They have the power to restrict or eliminate contact for anyone under their supervision.

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Intellectual Property for Kentucky on
Q: Are ideas truly non-copyright?

In some movies vampires use sunscreen. Is this act alone worthy of copyright? Vampire using sunscreen or magical ring or is not creative enough for it?

Cause I would to use a vampire sunscreen.

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answered on May 5, 2024

Ideas themselves are not protected by copyright, but the specific expression of those ideas can be. This is a fundamental principle of copyright law.

In the case of a vampire using sunscreen, the general concept alone would not be copyrightable. The idea of a vampire protecting themselves...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: How can I get a form to file for indigence for a court fine of $292,000.00 in Gordon Co. Ga. I live in Ky.

I am unable to work, and on food stamps and Medicaid. I cannot afford to hire an attorney and a trip to Georgia to go before a judge to get this life sentence of a fine they’ve given me. I already served 5 years in Ga., and on probation until 2035. Isn’t that enough??? They also want almost... View More

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answered on May 24, 2024

To file for indigence regarding your court fine in Gordon County, Georgia, you'll need to request the appropriate forms from the court. You can usually find these forms on the court's website or by contacting the court clerk's office directly. Explain your situation and request an... View More

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 Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: I was already injured from car accidents the night before an altercation froze me up i was unable to get out of bed 2 da

Days. Tried calling from 9am to 4pm to make sure i had login info correct i tried 2 phones neither would allow me to login. One kept saying error the other the camera box would show up and disappear. The clerk said they'd tell judge i was unable to login also for over an hr off and on lines... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 2, 2024

Redocket the case, tell the judge what happened and most likely you will get a new court date.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: My company rented a car for me for commuting. I involved in a car wreck, who should pay for the damage?me or my company?

I involved in a car accident on Oct 7, 2023. The accident happened in Louisville, KY. And it happened when I wanted to go back home after I got off work. At that time, I wanted to make a left when the left turn signal was flashing yellow, I had a crash with the car going straight. After the... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 2, 2024

Unfortunately, you are responsible and will have to pay the damage. Your employer is not liable.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Divorce and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: Which age the child can be removed to child support
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 30, 2024

What is your question?

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 Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is it legal for an 18 year old in the state of Kentucky to open carry a hand gun
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answered on May 1, 2024

In Kentucky, if you are 18 years old, you are legally permitted to open carry a handgun. The state does not require any specific license for open carry for anyone who is legally allowed to possess a firearm. However, it's important to be aware of the restrictions and responsibilities... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: i got a ticket (3rd) within 2 yrs in kentucky, this one the sheriff said i was doing 85 in a 55,

i was coming home from missouri from seeing my kids, i was tired and starting to drift off to sleep. i was less than 10 miles from my house, it was 1 AM, just wanted to get home before i did fall asleep at the wheel.

understand it was still dangerous to drive that fast, but ticket states... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 23, 2024

Probably no jail nor license loss. Hire a good lawyer to resolve for you.

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 Business Law and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Does a rental that is rented with 1 year expired tags void the contract?

I was hit in a rental with no tags now rental company is claiming damages that didn't exist when I had the vehicle.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 19, 2024

No, but the tags are the responsibility of the rental company.

3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Kentucky on
Q: I filed bankruptcy 2 days ago and want to stop the process. Can this be done. I live in Kentucky.
W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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answered on Apr 19, 2024

A caution- the Bankruptcy Code provides that conversion/dismissal of a case is addressed to the discretion of the Bankruptcy Judge, who will decide which path is in the "best interest of creditors".

Your post fails to indicate which Chapter of bankruptcy has been chosen (that can...
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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

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: I'm trying to redocket a speeding ticket from 6 months ago and have another one due next week. Could get locked up?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 18, 2024

Depends on whether there is already a warrant on the ticket you’re trying to redocket.

1 Answer | Asked in Trademark, Copyright and Intellectual Property for Kentucky on
Q: Do trademark prevent people from mentioning their brand at all in a story?

For example

If someone wrote a story, would he be in trouble if he wrote

Lorraine cherish her chevrolet silverado she got from her late father. As well as her Gameboy from her departed sister. The old xbox, which was a trade for a psp, she got from her cousin no longer works but... View More

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answered on Apr 18, 2024

In general, simply mentioning trademarked brands in a story would not be considered a violation of trademark law. Trademarks are designed to protect brands from being used by others in a way that could confuse consumers about the source of a product or service. However, when a trademarked name is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: How do I go about getting a traffic misdemeanor dimissed after a guilty plea due to it affecting my career.

How do I go about getting a traffic misdemeanor dimissed after a guilty plea due to it affecting my career as a lyft. I made a guilty plea a year ago and now the case is redocked

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 18, 2024

You will have to petition the court in which you pled to set it aside and dm it.

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