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answered on Nov 8, 2024
Yes. However, the if the child is disabled, you could file a petition for guardianship, conservatorship, limited guardianship, limited conservatorship and/or a combination those representative roles.
"Disabled" means a legal disability, not a medical disability, and is measured... View More 
Me and my girl has dcbs involved over my depression mistake..if we make it to were she has 100% custody of our daughter what will dcbs do/ can do to me if I'm not in household no more???
answered on Oct 26, 2024
Most likely even if you do give her 100% custody, they will still require you to complete their regimen before you can have contact with the child. You probably should hire the best family court lawyer you can and deal with it head on once and for all rather than giving her custody and hoping it... View More
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
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
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.
I have just been informed by a potential employer that my name is on the Child Abuse Registry, apparently due to a substantiated DCBS case filed against me 5 years ago for Abandonment & Supervision Neglect. DCBS never notified me of this substantiation and never attempted to remove my child... View More
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answered on May 1, 2024
If you have discovered that your name is on the Child Abuse Registry due to a substantiated case by DCBS (Department for Community Based Services) that you were not previously notified about, it's important to address this issue directly with DCBS. Generally, agencies are required to notify... View More
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... View More
The court house said they don’t have specific paper work and I can file with fee’s without a layer but I better know how to do it right in which I have no idea and there’s no way I can afford a lawyer and there is no legal aid for this.
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answered on Jan 12, 2024
In Kentucky, if both parties are in agreement to modify custody, you may be able to proceed without a lawyer. To initiate the process, you typically need to file a motion or petition with the family court that issued the original custody order. While the courthouse may not provide specific forms,... View More
My 2.5 yo has spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and autism. I have sole custody with visits at my discretion. Dad hasn’t seen child since 2021 and has called 6 times in over three months. Got served with child support and asked me to have someone adopt him so he could signs rights away and get... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2023
If you already have sole custody, it is highly unlikely he is going to be able to change that bc the standard of proof is a high threshold. Additionally, if you have been living in your state for more than six months, any custody action should be brought where you and the child reside. You are... View More
If the adoptive parent consents when the bio parent is a over $4000 behind
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
When a parent surrenders their parental rights, they are essentially giving up all of their rights and responsibilities to the child. This includes the right to have contact with the child, the right to make decisions about the child's upbringing, and the right to receive child support from... View More
My parental rights are being removed soon & I'm freaking out about if they will still let me & kids talk on phone,etc like we do now.
answered on Feb 1, 2025
Most likely not. After your rights are terminated, generally you won’t be able to see them anymore.
During video phone calls with my children I have counted 10 nights in a row that they have stayed at another man’s house. Is my ex-wife required to disclose the person’s name and address of the place that they are staying to the non-custodial parent? Assumed to be significant other as my... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2025
Yes. You both should know where the children are at all times.
I am involved in a case with the Kentucky cabinet. There was a finding of risk of neglect due to a DVO case between myself and the child's mother, my girlfriend. We have since resolved our issues, and have had no issues at all since the start of this case. I have complied with the case plan... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2025
Yes. They can do that although they are really not supposed to. You should hire a lawyer and file suit for custody of the child.
So my boyfriend and I have been together 5 years And share 5 kids. 1 from my past relationship 1 with him and him with 3 others from 2 previous relationship. He and both his ex wife and him have known drug past. 3 years ago he had been clean and long story short he passed every drug test from... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2025
You need to file a petition for custody and get her guardianship set aside as fraudulent.
Parent is lying to CPS saying that the child is out of control. Parent is saying that they already had court but nobody has said anything to the kid.
And the kids said all kinds of stuff about my sister and when I got out of jail I had to talk to social worker and they said they thought it was best if the children stay with her but I was not given nothing saying they legally had to stay with her no paperwork of any kind I just don't see why... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2025
You need to file a petition for custody in the county in which you or the children currently reside.
answered on Jan 13, 2025
You try it in front of the new judge. Great start. New chance.
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
I'm sorry you're going through this difficult situation. Generally, child protective agencies need legal authority, such as a court order, to remove a child from your home. However, in emergencies where a child’s safety is at immediate risk, they might take action quickly to ensure... View More
He’s threatening me that he’s gonna take my son away from me and I can leave , how can I proceed what can I do if he doesn’t let me move to Florida from Kentucky with my son , we aren’t married, I’m a SAHM I don’t have any income , what can I do , I want to leave him and move with my... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2025
You will need to file a custody action where you live to determine what the parenting schedule is going to be. You should also advise the court of your desire to relocate to FL with the child..
Dcbs removed my child without warrant or judge signing I haven't seen her in 4 months they won't let me they placed her were she got sexually abused at
answered on Dec 20, 2024
No. Only the police can remove a child if there is a clear and present danger to the child.
Our kids were taken from us about 3 years ago because we didn't have home and we were using. We've had a CPS case open for about a year now but the people that have my children refuse to let us see them or speak to them and now they are trying to fight us for custody we've done... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2024
Yes. You have a chance. You’ll need to hire the best family court trial lawyer you can find.
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