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answered on Jun 22, 2020
Depends on whether there are legitimate reasons the child should not be around the significant other. Just because the ex doesn’t want it is not sufficient.
To be custodial parent if no one is wanting it? The grandma wants guardianship to collect benefits and checks but doesn’t want the child
answered on Jun 22, 2020
You should file an action for custody of the child and to establish paternity to legitimize your rights and protect your interests. Do not allow the guardianship to the grandmother or it could compromise your custody.
I have permanent custody of a child who has 3 older siblings in foster care. Their foster parents are currently in the process to adopt the 3 siblings. If they get the parents rights terminated in their case, will i also have to get them terminated in my (adoption) case for the younger sibling, or... View More 
answered on Jun 18, 2020
If you have not been approved by the state as a foster parent, you will likely need to file a petition to adopt and a termination of parental rights as to the child in your custody. The birth parents may be willing to consent to avoid another involuntary termination. You should contact a Kentucky... View More
I gave my mother temporary guardianship of my son so I could get my life together. I was a young mother and I needed time to get some help. The agreement was that my mother watch him while I went to get treatment and afterwards we would terminate the guardianship once I completed. When I got home... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2020
Simply file a motion to terminate the guardianship it the court that granted it.
Father has had very limited involvement in my grandson’s 5 years. He hasn’t worked, has couch surfed for years. Drugs, an OD a few years back and a criminal record. The judge didn’t blink an eye. My grandson is not in a safe environment. Father will not let my family see him either. Child... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2020
Impossible to answer without having all the facts and a copy of the opinion.
Also Tennessee custody laws state that i have legal and physical custody of my daughter since I was not married to the father
answered on Jun 10, 2020
You should consult a Tennessee lawyer for the answer to this question. If you were contemplating a move from Kentucky to Tennessee, the Kentucky answer would be no.
answered on Jun 8, 2020
You file a Petition for Emancipation in the probate court in the county in which you reside.
I’m 15 years old my mom has hit me on multiple occasions and left horrible bruises on my back, stomach and face. I live with her and my biological dad lives in Tennessee. She refuses to let me see him and tears him down in front of me constantly. Can I leave my house without her consent? I’m... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2020
Your dad will need to go back to court and file a motion to modify parenting time.
She is angry she didn’t get sole custody. He’s a great dad. My question is, should we be worried? I feel like we shouldn’t but it’s still worrisome. We have week on/week off visitation now. We are so happy with the outcome. She asking for it to be 2-2-3 schedule now, or for him to go back... View More
L's mother is abusive, I can prove it with substantial evidence, I need to know if I can get a legal document from the court stating that she can not touch my child, if she does she'll be arrested, or if i need to move out taking L and my child with me to protect them. L's mother... View More
in the divorce agreement we agreed we won't force the child to see the other parent if she doesn't want to. daughter does not want to see or talk to her mom. I have the child in counseling. my daughter says her mom verbally abused her, made her cry, lies to her and her mom keeps saying... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2020
You should have those things approved through court, although if your agreement says neither party shall force the child to see the other party, you’re in pretty good shape.
And sole custody was denied. We got week on week off with his daughter. Now we get an email that she is trying to amend, alter or vacate the order. How likely is it that this will happen? We were so happy and now we are worried again. She’s asking to change the order completely to where he goes... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2020
Highly unlikely that this order gets vacated. Judges usually don’t vacate their orders after having ruled. Defend it and move on. Likely you win.
I see my daughter regularly keep her all the time and his kids and giving not even a 2 weeks notice he says their moving cause his wife's grandma is in bad shape and it's a permanent move my daughter will be 10 in August
answered on Jun 1, 2020
You need to file a motion in the court that awarded I’m permanent custody to prevent the move to Florida.
My fiance and his gf at the time lost custody of their daughter 11 years ago due to drug abuse. He has since went to rehab and been clean for 7 years. Will he be able to regain custody of his daughter after her being in kinship care for 11 years? The reason we haven't tried before is because... View More
answered on May 18, 2020
It depends on many variables. Consult an experience family attorney to help you.
My brothers mother in law has wanted custody of his stepchild so she reported that the baby was bruised to social services. A social worker showed up and checked them out saying there was no signs of abuse and told them to take the baby to a doctor to be checked and a note written to prove it. The... View More
answered on May 15, 2020
Absolutely not. Someone should be with the child at all times. The child is likely not competent to testify.
Took place in Kentucky. Weights wrong, cant see officer # or signature, marked non hispanic, my licence type, as well as leaving an entire individual out of the actual report. Was originally a welfare check and person watching the child was never mentioned. Turned into possession charges. The... View More
answered on May 11, 2020
You can challenge it but it won’t impact the outcome of the case.
We’ve been waiting almost two months for a verdict. My question is, does it usually take this long? Does the judge rewatch the trial or just look at the lawyers paperwork they turn it? I figured we would have a verdict by now but corona closed everything down. We turned in paperwork before it... View More
answered on May 8, 2020
Yes. It always takes this long, and even longer, to get a decision. Compound that with Covid 19, I wouldn’t expect a decision for a few months.
The counters. She dropped my daughter on her face and failed to seek medical care. I picked up my kids 2 days later and saw the bruises on her face and cracked teeth. I took her to the hospital and she had a concussion and needed dental surgery. I've been dealing with head licewith them for... View More
answered on May 6, 2020
Yes. You have 30 days to appeal any order to the Kentucky Court if Appeals.
Dvo order entered 2019.. Filed appeal. Lost the appeal with one judge dissent. 2020. Dvo extended 2020. No writing finding of facts. or conclusion of law. Judge Asked opposing attorney to write a supplement order. No motions to supplement ever entered by opposing side. Venue Transfer Requested due... View More
answered on May 2, 2020
I’d wait and see what the Circuit Court does. The SC will likely deny DR.
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