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answered on Sep 22, 2023
In Kentucky, as in many jurisdictions, you generally do not have to respond to every motion filed against you, but choosing not to respond could have consequences. When a motion is filed, it usually sets forth a legal argument or request that the court will consider. If you do not file a response,... View More 
Non-married parents. previous case with cabinet but ended with custody returned to both parties, with no parenting schedule. M. has had child majority of time til about 1 year where time was split equal. But we are going to court and I didnt file first and now our child is in his physical custody.... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2023
No. Filing first simply means you filed first. The custody will always be decided on the merits snd never on who filed first.
My ex wife and I had an agreement in our decree that I would pay any child care expenses related to babysitting. He's getting older now and we both agree that a regular child support payment is needed. Can the court order back child support over the existing court order?
answered on Nov 7, 2022
Could they? Yes. Would they, most likely not. Best practice would be for you and ex to sign an agreed order as to the new terms. The courts generally do not tamper with agreements of the parties unless they are patently unfair.
We have always been on mutual terms and I have paid my share of health and wellness and provided necessities for the child.
answered on Nov 6, 2022
If you have been paying child support to the other parent, ensure you have statements of proof (bank statements, money transfer app statements, etc). A parent is finically responsible for their child. CPS involvement does not change that.
I have been wondering why they do that it just makes it hard to get to work to actually pay your support and can't get hardship license for child support but can for driving drunk makes no sense
answered on Aug 25, 2022
The theory behind it is that if you haven’t started paying support by the time they move to suspend your license, you’re never going to pay anyway so they may as well exact punishment in the form of yanking your license. You may be able to make an agreement with them to not suspend your... View More
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.
My ex spouse earns approx 400k a year in California and I between 30 - 65k (commission based) in Kentucky. I have received 1688 monthly for our 2 children still under 18 w/out any other help and they are with him approximately 6 weeks in the year. I unfortunately forfeited alimony (married 17... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2022
The guidelines go quite high in calculating income but if the earnings exceed the top of the chart, the court can make the necessary computations and adjustments to properly calculate the appropriate amount.
answered on Jun 29, 2022
The custodial parent theoretically has no right to waive support owed to the minor and the prevailing thought is no. However, if that agreement to waive is reached snd not challenged, it might stand up for other reasons.
I've been divorced for a year and we have 50/50 joint custody my ex spouse remarried a few months after, Am I able to file a child support adjustment? In addition she was able to claim 0 income based on we have a child under the age of 3 that child will be turning 3 in a few weeks is that also... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2022
The fact that she got married will not make a difference In Kentucky. It is the income of the mother that matters. If the child is over three and she is still not working you may be able to file to modify.
You should know Kentucky now has new laws for child support in a 50/50 time sharing... View More
The original order was filed in Georgia & the mother now lives in another state.
original petiton states they should get custody, but never states that the other is unfit nor why they shouldnt have custody. so when we go to court and the judge ask why one isnt fit, can they use arguments not listed in original petiton against the responsdent?
answered on Sep 6, 2023
Yes. The custody petition is a summary notice document. It need not ci rain each and every fact upon which the request is based. The underlying facts are then developed through discovery.
Theyve been together not long at all and now live together too. But when i had to leave my daughter with my ex for a couple months she started real quick on thats her family and ecen my ex says their son. What do i do? The new spouse is trying to come on too strong and my ex has never respected the... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2023
Get the kids I to counseling and therapy immediately to address these issues. Then, your therapist can testify for you in court.
Is the custodial parent (mom) required to send proper clothing with child when they go to non custodial parents (dad) house?
Or is father required to purchase his own clothes for time at his house?
The non custodial parent does pay child support.
The child is 5 years old.
I filed in April he just got served in August but we have came to an agreement ourselves. There is no court order
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answered on Aug 9, 2023
In Kentucky, if you've filed for child support but haven't yet gone to court, you may have the option to withdraw or cancel the filing if both parties have come to an agreement on child support arrangements.
Im a single mother of 1. He doesn't financially help me with anything. Hes in her life he sees her but he doesn't help me with things that she needs. I mean he will buy her stuff from time to time but he doesn't have a place. He lives with his mom. I have my own place and i pay my... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2023
No. Simply file a motion to reinstate child support in your case.
My child is going to be 2 soon and I recently moved to another state 6 months ago.. my child’s father didn’t bother to visit for a whole 6 months until this past weekend and I decided to bring up child support. I felt it was fair I’m living alone and pay all the bills for my toddler, if... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2023
Yes. He should still have to pay support regardless of his travel to see him.
He paid nothing in May or June and currently nothing in July as of the 13th. I have reached out to the Child Support office but my "case worker" apparently retired within the last month and they are going to assign me another case worker but I haven't heard anything or received... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2023
Hire a lawyer to file motions and collect the back support owed to you.
I have full custody with no visitation and have contacted said parent about support and she gave me address but they can't reach it
answered on Jun 28, 2023
Hire a private investigator, located his s trial address and serve him with a motion at it.
answered on Jun 22, 2023
You should check with the Child Support Division. They are the only entity that can actually correctly answer your question.
My ex doesn't work and lives in govt. housing, receives medical coverage from the state and receives food stamps. I pay for any extra costs she might incur, like medical expenses or clothes during the school year. She lives 3 hours away and we don't have a half way exchange point. I drive... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2023
Make a motion to review child support and modify travel and parenting time in your divorce action.
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