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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 Copyright and Intellectual Property for Kentucky on
Q: I have several issued copyrights on the topic of Autonomous taxi ride services, coupons, discounts and promo codes etc

Would these companies have to get permission from me before offering these promotions and advertising and marketing materials to the general public?

Especially if they use the word autonomous, Robotaxi, or self driving ride service in there promotion of a near futuristics service.... View More

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answered on Apr 18, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it's difficult to say definitively whether these companies would need to obtain permission from you before offering promotions and advertising materials related to autonomous ride services. The answer depends on several factors:

1. The...
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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Kentucky on
Q: Should i sue my auto insurance?

I was in a automobile accident 90 days ago. I have State Farm insurance comprehensive and collision. I have went back and forth about my injury and the fair market value. I went to the doctor about hip and back hurting . The dr wanted me to have a mri . Went i went to my appointment they informed... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 23, 2024

A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Try to set up a free consult with a Kentucky attorney who handles such cases. Your doctor may need to work with you on the denial of the MRI. MRIs are big-ticket items, at around $1,000 a pop for cervical or lumbar... View More

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

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: I have full custody of my 12-year-old daughter (straight A student). Why does the cabinet deny me custody of my son?

I completed the case plan and all requests made by the cabinet and judge but was denied custody of my son and my rights were involuntarily taken. Reason; The cabinet and judge replied due to the time my son was in the cabinet's custody. However, with COVID-19, multiple caseworkers were... View More

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about the difficult situation you're going through with trying to regain custody of your son. Dealing with child custody issues can be incredibly stressful and heartbreaking, especially when you feel the process has been unfair or biased.

While I don't...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: Auto finance wrongful repossession

Auto finance company harassment, adding additional fees without reason, unreported payment, no validation of depth letter, stole my vehicle and resold it, refused to resolve loan.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 15, 2024

You’ll need to hire a lawyer and sue them for consumer fraud.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Tax Law for Kentucky on
Q: while.filing taxes if i am non resident alien(f1-student)in one state. And i worked in that state and moved to different

State in the middle of the year. Do i count as non resident as part year residency?

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

As a non-resident alien (F-1 student), your residency status for state tax purposes may vary depending on the specific state laws. In general, most states consider you a resident if you live in the state for a certain period of time (usually more than 183 days) or if you maintain a permanent place... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law, International Law and Tax Law for Kentucky on
Q: I am an international f1 student. I earned $789 last year. Do i have to file the taxes or no? And can i claim education

Or not?

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

Based on the information you provided, here are a few key points to consider:

1. Filing requirement: Generally, if your total income for the year is less than the standard deduction ($12,950 for single filers in 2022), you may not be required to file a federal income tax return. However,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Kentucky on
Q: I bought a 2007 mustang, and a day later I found out it has a salvage title on it. The dealer did not inform of anything

I had my daughter look up the vin after I got home and it showed 3 title issues as being salvage title from 11/09/2023, then showed a entry for salvage title on the date after I purchased the car, bought on the 9th, date on vin was for 10th of month, and had not even happened yet, then 4 days later... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 15, 2024

Hire a lawyer and sue the seller for fraud.

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Intellectual Property for Kentucky on
Q: What kind of open-source license is necessary for software?

I have created a Google and Excel based, online tool, to create digital dashboard based on FEMA emergency management principles. I want to ensure I retain ownership of this tool, allow it to remain openly accessible, and restrict anyone else from trying to privatize or monetize my tool. How can I... View More

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answered on Apr 13, 2024

To achieve your goals of retaining ownership, keeping the tool openly accessible, and preventing others from privatizing or monetizing your work, you should consider using a copyleft open-source license. Copyleft licenses allow others to use, modify, and distribute the software, but they must... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is this legal?? I was bonded out and told to call about my court date I already had another warrant

I had an indictment that I had never been arrested on. My Bond was 5,000 cash. I it was out in three and a half hours. I was told to call about my court date because they didn't have a court date for me yet. When I called the next day that afternoon the lady that answered the phone said that... View More

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answered on Apr 13, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it seems there may have been some misunderstanding or miscommunication between the court and the jail regarding your release and court date. It does not appear to be legally appropriate for a warrant to be issued for your arrest if you were not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Civil Rights, Business Law and Intellectual Property for Kentucky on
Q: Is my news youtube channel considered commercial? Can I use material gained from open records requests? And Monitize?

It's very hard to tell if I can even do this. I see a lot of body cam channels, obviously expanding and reporting on the situation. This would come with monitization and it wouldn't be just the video, I would create a more transformative video. I would like to do something similar in KY... View More

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answered on Apr 12, 2024

Whether your YouTube channel is considered commercial and whether you can monetize it depends on several factors. Here are a few key considerations:

1. Purpose of the channel: If your primary goal is to generate income from the channel, it may be considered commercial. However, if your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Kentucky on
Q: I purchased a property advertised as 23 acres and I wasn’t informed of a deed exception (-10 acres), what are my options

I purchased a property that was listed and advertised as 23 +\- acres in 2022. Before, during, and after closing no deed Exceptions were brought to my attention by the sellers or my real estate team. I found out there was this deed exception at my local tax office, and that I actually have 12 acres... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it appears that you may have grounds for legal action due to misrepresentation or failure to disclose important information about the property. Here are some potential options you can consider:

1. Contact the sellers: Reach out to the sellers...
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1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Kentucky on
Q: What are my options if I bought a property with a deed exception that was not brought to my attention before purchase?

I purchased a property that was listed and advertised as 23 +\- acres in 2022. Before, during, and after closing no deed Exceptions were brought to my attention by the sellers or my real estate team. I found out there was this deed exception at my local tax office, and that I actually have 12 acres... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

Given the circumstances you described, you may have several options to explore:

1. Legal action against the seller: If the seller knowingly misrepresented the property's acreage, you might have grounds for a lawsuit based on fraud or misrepresentation. Consult with a real estate...
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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can I repossess a car I sold 3 years ago if the buyer failed to transfer the title
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answered on Apr 10, 2024

I understand you're in a difficult situation, but unfortunately you can't legally repossess the car, even though the buyer failed to transfer the title. Here's some key information about your situation:

- Once you sold the car, ownership transferred to the buyer, regardless...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Kentucky on
Q: I was in auto accident 1/17/2024 and have full coverage insurance will my car insurance cover my medical bills
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answered on Apr 9, 2024

It depends! If you have no fault coverage your medical bills will be paid by your insurance up to the amount of coverage that you purchased (typically $10,000.00). Excess bills will be paid by the party at fault. If you were injured by an uninsured or under insured driver your own policy would pay... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Kentucky on
Q: I paid the application fee for this apartment then on March 28 paid $350 down deposit can I get my deposit back

Didn't sign a lease or was never shown the apartment didn't move in

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

Based on the information you provided, it seems that you paid an application fee and a down deposit of $350 for an apartment, but never signed a lease or were shown the unit. In this situation, your ability to get your deposit back depends on a few factors:

1. The terms of the application...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I am ordered to pay a fine and, I have a year to pay the fine off, if I only have half of the fine paid by that date

And it has been a year already, will the judge give more time to pay?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 8, 2024

Most likely, yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: How can i file for divorce if I only know what city and state my wife is in and do not have an exact address?

Me and my wife have been separated for almost 5 years. We tried and tried to reconcile of differences but things seem to have gotten worse. My wife had fell victim to drug abuse and was arrested so me and i have custody of our three minor children. She has moves three times since i initially... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 8, 2024

You’ll need to hire a private investigator to get a good address and make sure she is properly served. Shouldn’t be hard for them to find her if you have some info.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Kentucky on
Q: Can you get charged with open container if it was a jim beam bottle full of sand from a beach? No alcohol in container.

Sand came from Myrtle Beach, SC as we just got back from vacation. We live in KY. Husband never consented for a search and seizure, was ignored when asked to speak to a main officer, and was also charged with criminal littering for throwing out his cigarette as he was getting pulled over. They did... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 7, 2024

No. You cannot!

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