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answered on Aug 16, 2022
Contact your local bar association or legal aid society. Both maintain lists of pro Bono or reduced fee attorneys who may be able to help you.
They hadn't down any drug screens ,even tho I demand them weekly. Still not even one. &my new ongoing worker wants 2 re do a case plan instead of keeping the original investigating worker la case plan that we already started & signed w herboss. (KY)
answered on Aug 16, 2022
Probably anther 3-5 months if there are no remaining problems.
answered on Aug 13, 2022
If temp cust was awarded in the dvo order and the dvo order expires, then so does temp cust. But if temp cust was awarded in another order or in another case, then it does not expire with the dvo.
answered on Aug 9, 2022
Yes. You’ll need to file a custody petition in the circuit court of the county in which you reside.
If he turns it over could I lose my kids and go to jail
answered on Aug 8, 2022
Probably not unless it is a pattern of behavior that can be shown to recur.
My step-child doesn't want to come back from visitation because she doesn't want any of the responsibilities in our household and her other parent is enabling and refusing to bring her back and there is no time (42 days) to modify before the child turns 18 but the current custody order... View More 
answered on Aug 7, 2022
Make a motion to hold them in contempt for failing to comply with the order. There will only be legal repercussions for them if you pursue sanctions for this behavior.
She’s leaving for 3 weeks, she lied to court that I was there for her since birth when I have always been there, did baby shower, paid for her rent when she gave birth etc and when it was time for her to get back to work, I changed my schedule so she can go to work, I used to stay with my son... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2022
If paternity has not yet been established and you have not been adjudicated the father, she can come and go with him as she pleases because your rights have not yet been legally established.
Her dad agreed to bring her home by the 10th of July 2022. He failed to do so and did not attempt to contact me and as of today still has not talked to me. I have sole custody and there was not visitation schedule made then, but instead states visitation planned and carried out as we decided. She... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2022
Motion for immediate possession, contempt and attorney fees in the divorce case.
I lived with them the entire time and took care of them and still live with them. My mom passed away recently.
answered on Jul 16, 2022
You need to file a motion for return of the children first. Until you do, you will not be eligible to draw for them.
He has mentioned several times that I need to take him off child support and take care of my children myself. They are his responsibility as well, but I don't need his money as I have been raising these kids on my own for 4 years, and he was late on child support so many times it wouldn't... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2022
No. Not unless that is the deal you negotiate. Even so, that will not negate his arrearage, again, unless that is something you negotiate.
I brought my 5yr old son to reconnect with his absent father since 1 yr of age in which time his dad filed emergency custody, I was denied interstate compact beings were from Oregon and resided there at the time, and got me for abandondment and never seen my son again even still today and I was in... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2022
File a motion for reunification with the children in the underlying action in which dad was granted custody. Ask the court to send everyone to reunification therapy so you can begin a graduated Re-entry into the childrens lives.
Custody was established in the state of Kentucky
answered on Jul 14, 2022
You probably need to file a motion to relocate with the court to be safe.
I am the primary custodian and the father has supervised visitation but recently got into trouble for numerous things like trying to hurt his other child and girlfriend. He had a blood-alcohol level of 1.6+ when this happened. It is causing our son emotional damage because his dad keeps coming in... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2022
There is not a form or template but you can simply write out your request and file it for motion hour with a copy to your ex. No frills, just set out the facts and your request in writing.
answered on Jul 5, 2022
None until paternity is established by admission, affidavit or blood test.
I live in kentucky.
answered on Jul 1, 2022
If paternity is established, your ex bf has the same rights, responsibilities and obligations as any other father in Krntucky.
My mom has forced me to wear skirts when In her custody since my parents have been divorced. Every other week I go back and forth from wearing normal clothes to skirts. I feel ashamed wearing skirts, and I have begged her to let me wear pants, but she said I could wear pants when I’m 18 and no... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2022
Unfortunately, it is parental decision making and not abusive. It would not be helpful in court at all.
answered on Jun 6, 2022
You would need to file a motion for their return in the case in which your rights were suspended.
Father lives in Kentucky and mother lives in Georgia a court order is set for 50/50 already but school is coming up so we’re going back for sole custody
answered on Jun 6, 2022
Pretty unlikely in Kentucky under the facts scenario you have set out herein.
My mom and dad has joint equal custody and my mom says I can’t leave till I’m 18, but I fear if I wait that long I’ll lose my chance at having a moment or normalcy. I read somewhere that I can’t be tried in juvenile court for running away when I turn 17, would this work
answered on May 29, 2022
No. Running away will not work. Persuading your mom to let you live with your dad is the only answer short of court.
Or is there a default, reasonable time frame I can get my kids on Mother’s Day when it’s his weekend?
answered on May 8, 2022
Just make a motion to modify for those days in your divorce action.
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