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Mothers grandmother got custody of daughter during the time I had no clue I was her dad. Do I have a chance at getting custody of her once paternity is established?
answered on Jul 16, 2021
Yes. You’ll need to file a paternity/custody complaint to get started.
answered on Jul 5, 2021
Why would you do anything? If he continues not to see them, you are setting yourself up for possible sole custody in the future.
My son is 15 and he wants to live with me. I found out today that his dad lied about having custody that only child support was put into play. He says when I can see him and when I cant. He move him to Missouri from Kentucky 2 years ago. This year I got him for a month. Can I refuse to let him get... View More 
answered on Jul 2, 2021
No. You should not withhold him. Hire a lawyer in Kentucky, file a motion for equal parenting time and establish a schedule through the courts.
Ive sent msg and tried to keep in contact all these years. He also wants to meet his 5yr old brother who i have...is there anything we can do?
answered on Jun 24, 2021
Not until you turn 18. After that, you can freely contact them and communicate with them!
I read that ky is one a few states that allowed corporal punishment in the home. So my question is if that is true than why does CPS make is seem like it's an issue for a parent to reasonably discipline their child
answered on Jun 21, 2021
Despite the law, the courts snd CPS do not sanction corporal punishment for any reason.
answered on Jun 21, 2021
Keep a journal of when you have her and when the father has or sees her. Note any snd all occurrences in the journal as they happen so you’ll have an accurate record for the court.
The court where venue is proper did not properly transfer venue according to the the statue and civil rule. Civil rules and Statue require a motion to change/transfer venue to be timely filed. The adverse county is attempting to proceed with the case before it. What step should I take to halt or... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2021
File a motion for Prohibition (of Transfer of Venue) with the Court of Appeals.
Mother is leaving state to get clean or leave period, not sure which she’ll end up going with, but can she sign her half of joint custody to father regardless of what she chooses to eventually do once out of rehab
I have not signed papers yet my husband just says he filed for divorce
the father has full temporary custody, I get visits ever other weekend, the child's father is on his way back to prison so he want's to sign custody over to his mother to prevent me from taking the child, the child's mother has felony warrants out for her arrest also.
answered on Jun 2, 2021
File a custody petition against both parents and gain full custody of the child.
It's been going on two years since I have been able to see my children. I feel like me and my children have been done wrong from the start when it comes to the entire case. I was refused any worker I was refused a transfer in my case. My children were removed from me because they said I was... View More
answered on May 29, 2021
You should hire a lawyer to defend you in the termination action. There are far too many possibilities and variables that are involved to cover here, but if you voluntarily terminate your rights, you will likely lose them forever.
Can not get any questions answered, was told the father was supposed to contact his lawyer & tell them about why he did not show up, but somehow my wife ended up with a warrant.
answered on May 29, 2021
Hire a lawyer and have them contact the court to advise of the misunderstanding.
answered on May 29, 2021
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She signed a false undocumented illegal guardianship form to her friend without my consent and I had to file an eco which was declined. So I have to file a jurisdiction transfer or do I? She was in Kentucky but is now in Florida how would that work?
answered on May 24, 2021
File a motion for her return snd modification of the parenting schedule in your Kentucky case.
She is 16, I am 17, and my grandma has already talked to the social worker and said that would work, but her parents just now decided they would go through with it and I dont know if they will hold onto that. So if they do then how long would it take before my girlfriend lives with my grandma? If... View More
Can he take her from me? And what’s the best thing to do in this situation?
answered on May 16, 2021
You both have equal rights to her. You should have a lawyer draft a custodial agreement that you both agree to follow.
answered on May 13, 2021
Child support and visitation are purely independent of each other. One does not require the other.
And grandparents do? The child has not been harmed physically but there is neglect and witnessing violence
answered on May 10, 2021
A parent can file an EPO at the county attorneys office if he or she believes their child is in danger. You can also contact CPS to investigate the matter but that is much longer process.
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