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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: I was put under an epo by someone who will lie about contact with me to get me in trouble what can I do

To prevent problems for myself

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 27, 2024

Stay as far away from them as possible and don’t have any contact for any reason.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Kentucky on
Q: Safety concern for my lawn mowing service.

26 years ago our neighbors had a survey done and used rebar to mark the boundary between our yards.They left the rebar sticking 2 feet out of the ground. It's a hazard to our lawn mower guy. Is it legal to leave the rebar?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 15, 2024

A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This could be something that most personal injury (the posted category) attorneys may not be familiar with, in terms of land-use/professional surveyor regulations and protocols. Local surveyors or title companies... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Why would a case that was just seen in mediation and was not resolved have a motion hour?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 2, 2024

Any number of reasons but most likely to get a status conference date and/or a trial date.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Kentucky on
Q: Hi, I come with my mom when I was 16 years old. She got her green card because she admitted to US as a refugee

Now my question is if I want get my country passport because when I come here I was 16 years old so I think I don’t have refugee case on me because I am admit to US because of my mom can I get my country passport now I am 23 years old now and I have a petition for my wife I 30 if I get my country... View More

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answered on Oct 1, 2024

You can typically obtain your country’s passport without affecting your current immigration status in the U.S. Since you came to the U.S. as a minor accompanying your refugee-status mother, your situation is distinct from her refugee claim. Holding a passport from your home country usually does... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: I need to find out what my best option is for separating from my wife who I recently found out was still married.

We were married on Panama City beach Florida.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 1, 2024

If she’s still married, your marriage to her is void. As soon as the opportunity arises, take everything you have brought or purchased and leave. Then there’s nothing left divide. Make sure she is still married to someone else before you do the above.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is it legal for security cameras to be installed in bedrooms of a female recovery house?

Hi I am from Louisville KY.

I live in a sober living house for females. We have shared common areas and share a bedroom with up to 6 other females. The bedrooms are all connected and you can see from one to the next with no doors installed. We share all common areas with installed... View More

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answered on Oct 2, 2024

Installing security cameras in bedrooms, especially in a shared living environment, raises significant privacy concerns. Generally, individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their sleeping areas. In many jurisdictions, including Kentucky, placing cameras in private spaces like... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: I got speeding ticket 19yrs ago so what do I have to do to gwt my license back
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 1, 2024

Redocket and resolve the case. Then take the driving test and pass it and you can get a new license.

1 Answer | Asked in Probate, Antitrust and Appeals / Appellate Law for Kentucky on
Q: If a trust was set up for a minor to receive the entire trust at age 35, can he contest it and get half when he’s 18?

He has no idea where the money is, how much he gets as he’s older or any details. His aunt is trustee and she has us blocked and ignored calls. I’m afraid there won’t be any money there. This isn’t the only trust she’s in charge of!

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 30, 2024

Not unless the trust provides for it. There is no basis listed in your question that would give rise to contesting the trust. The trustee is under a fiduciary duty to the beneficiary to ensure that the money is there and that the terms of the trust are followed.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Kentucky on
Q: I need help/advice for a personal injury lawyer for a very complex personal injury case.

I would like to say that I am doing my own research and am asking for others' help right now. In April this year I was a passenger in a taxi and another driver side swiped us going maybe 20-30 miles per hour. I have lots of other pre-existing lower back problems and neck problems from... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 1, 2024

I'm sorry about your accident and the ordeal it has caused you. A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You're right - it is a complex case, between the pre-existing conditions and the involvement of multiple vehicles - but it isn't something... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: How can I prove a DEED is FAKE or FORGED or FRADULENT?

100 Acre farm purchased by a set of four brothers and held with undivided interest for over 18 years. THEN they decided to divide the farm into parcels (one for each brother/spouse). BUT they specifically left ONE tract deeded amongst ALL of them (main entryway onto property and also included a... View More

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answered on Sep 26, 2024

It would be almost impossible to backdate the recording of a deed at the courthouse. But the deed should be examined very closely, especially checking out the notary's commission and the signatures themselves. Notary should be found and questioned. Whoever drafted the deed should be... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: I currently have temporary custody of my Niece and Nephew. Could I possibly get full custody?

I have had my niece and nephew since February due to their mothers drug issues. We recently was awarded temporary custody. I believe because of their mothers mental state and previous drug use that she will never be able to fully take care of them and want to get full custody of them. Do you think... View More

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answered on Sep 25, 2024

Temporary custody can become permanent if the biological parents are deemed unfit parents by the state. If you have temporary custody due to CPS becoming involved and starting a case, the court will give the biological parents time to become fit or there will eventually be a hearing to terminate... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: Custody, family

I am 16 years old, i was taken away from my mom and dad 5 years ago at 11 for substance issues and more. My parents failed to get sober in the amount of time to get me back, therfore my grandma got custody of me. I am scared of her, uncomfortable around her, overall uncomfortable in my own life. I... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 25, 2024

Probably your best course of action is to have dad file a motion for return of custody to him in the case where grandma was given temporary custody. That will get you before the court at which point you can ask to speak to the judge directly and tell him/her what your wishes are regarding custody.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: Family cemetery on our property parcel in rural farm area. Due to fighting - can I refuse further family to be buried?

Family cemetery on our property parcel in rural farm area. Due to fighting - can I refuse further family to be buried?

I would purposely be ousting wife from being buried next to husband there, as well as any further people in their immediate family. This will apply to other family members... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 25, 2024

Yes. You most likely can prevent further burials there unless there are deed restrictions, easements or covenants that all them to be buried there.

3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Collections for Kentucky on
Q: Can a debt collector who placed a judgement lien on my home, also garnish wages? (In reference to a repo'd vehicle)

Co-habitation or significant other and I share debt. I own my home while my partner did not own property when he filed bankruptcy. I attempted a Chapter 13 but it was dismissed as the courts wanted more than I can pay. I did not want to loose my home. Bankruptcy attorney instructed us to return the... View More

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answered on Sep 23, 2024

A debt collector is not restricted to just attaching your home. He can garnish wages, a bank account, and even attach a car or furniture to be sold to satisfy the debt. All at the same time but he is limited to the amount of the debt. The judgment often allows him to collect interest and... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Education Law and Government Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Is it legal for my school to not allow staff to leave the campus to go get lunch for ourselves?

Our school has made a district wide decision that no staff member is allowed to leave the campus during our lunch time to go and get food. We have been told that our community has complained that we don't work enough.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 23, 2024

Most likely yes. You’d need to look at the collective bargaining l agreement (if there is one) to find the answer.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: I need a lawyer for me and my brother being harassed and my brother being unlawfully detained last Thursday.

Because we had the same last name as someone with a national warrant they detained my brother and entered the apartment and woke me with there lights and barking orders without identifying themselves or having probable cause.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 23, 2024

What damages did you suffer?

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: After a terrible situation child service was called. My lawyer at the time to plead guilty to neglect to have any hope

Of getting my family back so I did. Now I'm totally screwed on some false allegations. Please any help would be great

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 23, 2024

You should never plead guilty unless you really are guilty. Hire the best lawyer you can snd go back to court.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: I have shared custody of my 11 year old son. The father has not let me know anything about my son’s wellbeing.

I don’t even know who his psychiatrist and therapist are. I just found out that he put sole custody of him when we have shared custody. Can he get in trouble for that?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 21, 2024

More info is needed to properly answer your question.

1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can my mom go though my social media if im over 18 but she purchased the phone?

I live with my mom at 20 due to really bad circumstances happening. I don't plan to stay long at all. My mom gave me a phone because i was going though a hard time financially. we got into a disagreement and she took it and went through it, taking screenshots of things for herself. She has... View More

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answered on Oct 11, 2024

I'm really sorry you're going through this. Even though you're over 18, since your mom purchased the phone, she may have certain rights to access it. However, everyone deserves privacy, especially in your own home.

It's important to communicate your feelings to her...
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