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Q: My lawyer recommended a hair follicle to help with the missed drug screens but they go back at least six months and my

Husband was coming off of pot wouldn't that actually be contradicting our case

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 17, 2022

Yes. That would be contradicting your case. Wait til the court orders it.

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Q: If you have a child out of wedlock, the father did not establish paternity, nor sign the birth certificate.

Who has custody of the child? And can the father who’s not on said birth certificate or has not established paternity can he legally take the child from mother without court intervention.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 14, 2022

The putative father has no rights to the child until they are established by the court by paternity or default. He cannot take the child legally prior to this unless by agreement.

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Q: So my gf and I are having baby, she had two previous with a different guy, they got taken because of drugs, but she no

Longer does any drugs, neither do I, I think it's been about 2 years since they were taken but can CPS just take the child or if she has clean urine and the baby is also negative, what's the chances of them taking the baby? And this is my first kid so I have a clean background, not even a... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 13, 2022

Not likely they will take this child if she’s clean snd you have a spotless history. If they attempt to take the child, hire a lawyer and file suit immediately.

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Q: Can a child go to the school district of the non-custodial parent?

My child has been going to that school district since 5th grade and is now a junior in high school. I won't be living in that school area anymore (moving one county over), but the non-custodial parent does. I can get my child to and from that school, even after moving.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 13, 2022

Should be fine as long as your ex is on board with it.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: how to speed up the prcocess of lawyer withdraw so i can speak to other party attorney?

my lawyer and i have parted ways as of yesterday. she wanted to wait three weeks to sit down with the other party, i did not as i have not seen my children in 4 weeks. it has driven me crazy almost as if I'm withdrawing from an addiction.i have had them since birth roughly 75-80 percent, as of... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 9, 2022

Depends on what county the case is in….but most likely no one will speak with you until the order is entered.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: How is my daughter legally allowed to live with me? My mom had custody granted in OH, she now resides in FL., I’m in KY.

My mother is currently going to let her come live with me until I move to FL in the summer to get full custody back. I am a fit parent. She just can’t handle her “teenage” ways and doesn’t know how to get her help for her behavior problems. So she wants to send my daughter back to me here... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 5, 2022

Not without custody being returned to you by your mother.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: If a mother has a neglect charge for drugs & another finding for a dirty house will the father get full custody?

Father has no charges & has a better job but the mother has been primary care giver since birth. Mother has worked all requirements from social services in a timely manner without any problems. Mother has a job & stable home for the child. Mother is in agreement with 50/50 but father wants... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 1, 2022

Depends largely on the court, judge and CPS where this case is located.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: What are my rights? My niece who is my sister’s child was adopted as a toddler has recently reunited with our family

Has lost custody of her daughter to cps in Kentucky back in October and the baby has been placed in foster care. Now that I have heard about this I would like the child placed with me and my niece agrees. Do I have rights to ask for custody or temporary guardianship until the mother completes care... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 30, 2022

You’d need to file a motion for temporary custody in the court which placed them in foster care.

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law, Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: mother of baby still in hospital. ready to be released but because of hospital rules.not to me.

wont release her to me hospital standards I failed.and grandmother failed but they wont listen to what took place.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 30, 2022

What is your question?

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: How long can a child custody case stay open in KY with no pursuit from either parent in over 19 months?

Once paternity was established in April of 2020 and automatic child support issued by the court neither parent has pursued having the custody issued finalized that was initially filed in December of 2019. Will that case still be open or will it have been dismissed/closed?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 27, 2022

The case can stay open as long as the court permits it. Each case is determined on the merits of its own facts.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: Can someone who’s lost custody of kids to me for using drugs and skipping the court dates lawfully drag me thru court ?

Long story short-mother had a baby while on drugs and baby tested positive.Child services took her two children and gave me the option of taking them temporarily while the case went on.mother skipped court,went on the run for a vop and had another child out of state,returned to original state that... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 25, 2022

Short answer. Yes. It happens in every custody case.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: We have to screen for our CPS case but due to health issues having trouble making it to screen in the three hour time

Frame that is for people that don't have a job and asked if could possibly be allowed to have the nine and half hour time frame that people with jobs have

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 20, 2022

What is your question?

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: Can someone's disability income be considered as there job in a CPS case
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 20, 2022

Depends on the purpose for which it is to be used.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: If due to health issues and due to conflict of interest over screening facility being related to person screening

Because of the two having issues with each other get approved for a request to be transferred to another facility to test which ended up being in another county place but due to a vehicle breakdown how can you get transferred back supposedly that's the only facility that can be tested at to... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 19, 2022

What is your question?

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: Is CPS allowed to tell your children and their guardian anything about the case if they were told not to tell them

Anything at all. And cause my son to be worried

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 19, 2022

Theoretically, no, but whatever they said is likely not actionable.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: How can I get my pending custody case transferred if I haven't hired an attorney yet?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 11, 2022

You most likely cannot get it transferred, with or without a lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: My neph is 17 his girlfriend is preg she called an abortion clinic but he wants to keep the unborn child what can he do

She is ignoring his opinions and his feelings she has already set up an appointment with the clinic they are both minors. What can he do to protect the unborn child

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 29, 2021

Not much, really. I suppose you could file an action but generally that sort of thing is largely in the discretion of the mother. Not saying that’s right but merely saying that’s how it usually is.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Kentucky on
Q: How to prove harassment?

How can I prove to Kenton county court in KY that my ex husband is mentality harassing me and its effecting the children?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 26, 2021

You’ll need a psychologist or a psychiatrist to review the case and give expert testimony.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: I have custody of a 17 year old grandson. He has been in court several times for drugs and on probation.

He has just recently returned home from doing 30 days in juvenile detention. He won’t do anything I ask him to do and keeps taking off and staying gone for long periods of time. Even all night. No idea where he is except for where he says he is. What can I do??

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 13, 2021

File a beyond control petition in juvenile court

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: What should I do I have tried to keep my social worker involved in my CPS case but have been to no avail in getting a

A response in a timely manner even reached out and tried to get a hold of her through a third party and have been unsuccessful

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 12, 2021

Go directly to her supervisor and work your way up the chain.

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