They filed for emergency custody and were awarded temporary custody. There is a hearing in 1 week, said to be the final hearing. I have not been given any instruction on anything that I would need to do in order to get him back. If there is some form that I may need to submit or something, I'm... Read more »
answered on Sep 30, 2022
You should have your lawyer file a motion for return of custody before the hearing next week.
During that time they began paperwork to adopt my son and daughter. We were not aware of this until after they successfully adopted them. We were homeless trying to get back on our feet and our kids were basically stolen from us. Its been 3 years during which time we have remained in our... Read more »
answered on Sep 28, 2022
Depending on how long it has been since the adoption, you may be able to go back into the case and have it set aside if you weren’t given notice or served.
Hello, I’m supposed to meet a married lesbian couple soon in my home state, Tennessee (I wasn’t sure which state this should go in). They’re from Kentucky and the child would most likely be born there, however conception would happen in Tennessee. They want me to sign a contract primarily... Read more »
We want to use a sperm donor to conceive a child and we want to take all precautions legally. So if we have a donor sign a contract stating we won’t ever attempt to get support in any sort of way and he can’t have any rights to the child will kentucky uphold it? Or will a contract even legally... Read more »
answered on Sep 15, 2022
If the contract is properly prepared, it should be enforceable both ways without a problem.
and destroyed property. He is trying to take my full custody away because he's from a small town and has had sexual intimacy with the local judge. I live in Kentucky. He says I'm doing it illegally?
answered on Sep 15, 2022
Nothing illegal about it. Only one party need give consent to recording in Kentucky. If the judge you referenced is sitting on your case, ask for a new judge.
I currently have POA of my 6 year old sibling. Our father is incarcerated and his mother is in KY (but illegal immigrant). Neither parent want this child any longer. His mother agreed to relinquish her rights and grant me full custody. She doesn’t speak English and we are trying to establish this... Read more »
She started a relationship with a man in England online and we live in Kentucky. Her mother lives there and next year she wants to take kids for a visit. With her new relationship overe ther I fear she may decide just to stay in England. Do I have legal rights as is to prevent that or must I take... Read more »
answered on Aug 29, 2022
F a legal proceeding concerning these children exists, you’ll need to get orders entered addressing these concerns in that case. If no proceeding exists, you’ll need to file one and get orders entered in the new case.
WITHDRAW MS. MOHON. She has not been reinstated as an attorney as of this date.
Continue case to December 16, 2022, to see if any progress has been taken towards
finalization of this case. If not the Court reserves the right to dismiss the case without
prejudice for lack of prosecution.
answered on Aug 28, 2022
It means the lawyer is removed from the case. The case is continued to 12/16/22 for review of finalization. If not finalized, the court may dismiss the case. If the father currently has custody, he retains such until December.
My mom called CPS and there is an open case on me only based on financial reasons. All I'm aware of is my handed the judge a paper/petition of temp/emergency custody. Nothing else has been finalized yet. So can I legally take my daughter overnight
answered on Aug 25, 2022
You need to file a petition for dissolution of marriage in the circuit court for the county in which you reside. Support and custody will be dealt with after you file your petition.
answered on Aug 16, 2022
Contact your local bar association or legal aid society. Both maintain lists of pro Bono or reduced fee attorneys who may be able to help you.
They hadn't down any drug screens ,even tho I demand them weekly. Still not even one. &my new ongoing worker wants 2 re do a case plan instead of keeping the original investigating worker la case plan that we already started & signed w herboss. (KY)
answered on Aug 16, 2022
Probably anther 3-5 months if there are no remaining problems.
answered on Aug 13, 2022
If temp cust was awarded in the dvo order and the dvo order expires, then so does temp cust. But if temp cust was awarded in another order or in another case, then it does not expire with the dvo.
answered on Aug 9, 2022
Yes. You’ll need to file a custody petition in the circuit court of the county in which you reside.
If he turns it over could I lose my kids and go to jail
answered on Aug 8, 2022
Probably not unless it is a pattern of behavior that can be shown to recur.
My step-child doesn't want to come back from visitation because she doesn't want any of the responsibilities in our household and her other parent is enabling and refusing to bring her back and there is no time (42 days) to modify before the child turns 18 but the current custody order... Read more »
answered on Aug 7, 2022
Make a motion to hold them in contempt for failing to comply with the order. There will only be legal repercussions for them if you pursue sanctions for this behavior.
She’s leaving for 3 weeks, she lied to court that I was there for her since birth when I have always been there, did baby shower, paid for her rent when she gave birth etc and when it was time for her to get back to work, I changed my schedule so she can go to work, I used to stay with my son... Read more »
answered on Jul 29, 2022
If paternity has not yet been established and you have not been adjudicated the father, she can come and go with him as she pleases because your rights have not yet been legally established.
Her dad agreed to bring her home by the 10th of July 2022. He failed to do so and did not attempt to contact me and as of today still has not talked to me. I have sole custody and there was not visitation schedule made then, but instead states visitation planned and carried out as we decided. She... Read more »
answered on Jul 19, 2022
Motion for immediate possession, contempt and attorney fees in the divorce case.
I lived with them the entire time and took care of them and still live with them. My mom passed away recently.
answered on Jul 16, 2022
You need to file a motion for return of the children first. Until you do, you will not be eligible to draw for them.
He has mentioned several times that I need to take him off child support and take care of my children myself. They are his responsibility as well, but I don't need his money as I have been raising these kids on my own for 4 years, and he was late on child support so many times it wouldn't... Read more »
answered on Jul 16, 2022
No. Not unless that is the deal you negotiate. Even so, that will not negate his arrearage, again, unless that is something you negotiate.
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