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She is 14. In and out of residential facilities. I have a room for her a structured loving home. Both the grandparents and father are in agreement that I have the best place for her. What can I do if anything?
We currently have joint custody
answered on Apr 18, 2022
Additional work is normally not a valid reason to modify custody.
I need help
answered on Apr 18, 2022
You should file a contempt motion against mom for violation of the court order.
answered on Apr 7, 2022
No. Child support payment and visitation are completely independent of each other.
I’m currently in family court vs someone seeking more visitation who insults me by text for the case/support order.Today they included me in a group text with many local people who I don’t even know and when I asked to be excluded she insulted me and ranted about details in the case in the... View More 
answered on Apr 2, 2022
It is not illegal but does not qualify for any restraining order.
We have shared custody of our 4 children. My ex wife does not work, has remarried, and is pregnant. My gross income is $2500 bi-weekly and I pay $250 for the children's insurance also bi-weekly.
answered on Mar 31, 2022
You will need to recalculate child support with current income info ( informally at first) to see what the new amount is. It is a rather complex calculation so I’d review it carefully with a lawyer.
While I was incarcerated my son's aunt and uncle on his father's side serve me with papers and gained custody by the facto custodian. Since being released I completed treatment, completed parenting classes, maintained employment but they still will not allow me visitation. It's been... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2022
You will have to file a motion in the court that grates de facto custodianship.
Custody order is being resolved in SC. Am I allowed to file just the divorce part in another state where I reside? South Carolina has jurisdiction over my kids.
I'm in foster care and I'm 16; I'm happy in my foster home. I really don't want to live with my dad as I have once before and it was terrible. If he goes to court to get custody of me will I be asked if I want to beforehand? Will my voice be heard when I say no? I want to stay... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2022
No. You should ask the court to appoint you you own attorney to consult and speak on your behalf. He can let the court know your position.
I wasn't proved unfit and passed 3 drug screens I need to speak to Kenton county KY lawyer
answered on Mar 24, 2022
No way to answer this without a thorough review of the file.
I take him to the doctor which my signature on there. She hasn’t asked to see him or anything.
Custody order states puck up 6pm Friday drop off 5pm Sunday. She's mad that husband has to leave for work early and I his wife is dropping son off in designated spot at 5. She is mad because she moved 3 hours south and has to drive further. Can she do this?
answered on Mar 20, 2022
Not unless you agree to it. If you don’t agree, order controls.
Remarried before that hearing
answered on Mar 20, 2022
You should speak with a Kentucky lawyer. Your question is not clear. If a divorce was obtained without your knowledge then perhaps it did not address the issues of custody or property and you can address them by filing motions within the case. Since its not possible to answer your question... View More
The mother moved out of state 2 years ago and hasn't seen the kids in 2 years. The father hasn't seen the kids in a month.
answered on Mar 15, 2022
Possibly. Is either parent supporting the children or are you their sole source of support?
Facing losing permit custody of two of our four children because two are 18 and the other two are 16 yrs and 1yr
answered on Feb 27, 2022
If you can actually prove it, hire a civil rights attorney and file suit against the cabinet and the worker.
I had intercourse with a man who wants nothing to do with the baby we conceived. He wanted me to have an abortion I didn’t now he’s threatening to take custody because I didn’t have the abortion. Im tired of his and his family and his friends threats. I just want to live in peace so if I can... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2022
Many more facts are needed to properly answer this question.
My past lawyer in a child custody case is now working for another party taking me to court for a child custody case.Is this even legal?
answered on Feb 22, 2022
There is probably a conflict for the lawyer with the second representation. Bring it to the Courts attention and the judge will resolve it.
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