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Addicted parent, other going for sole custody. But both parents are fit. One just relapsed. What can they do to fight that they are unfit or at least fit as well for joint
answered on Oct 20, 2023
Very difficult to get sole custody anymore. Joint custody is probable.
When a person has a LONG list of convictions, currently on parole, prior charges that were also violent. Including wanton on officer 1st. What’s some evidence to show a judge that someone may not be the one who is “Best Interest” They lied on 2 Motions filed, lied about my appear (hair color)... View More 
answered on Oct 16, 2023
Your lawyer will be able to explain everything he needs for you to hopefully win the case.
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answered on Sep 22, 2023
In Kentucky, as in many jurisdictions, you generally do not have to respond to every motion filed against you, but choosing not to respond could have consequences. When a motion is filed, it usually sets forth a legal argument or request that the court will consider. If you do not file a response,... View More
The original order was filed in Georgia & the mother now lives in another state.
original petiton states they should get custody, but never states that the other is unfit nor why they shouldnt have custody. so when we go to court and the judge ask why one isnt fit, can they use arguments not listed in original petiton against the responsdent?
answered on Sep 6, 2023
Yes. The custody petition is a summary notice document. It need not ci rain each and every fact upon which the request is based. The underlying facts are then developed through discovery.
Theyve been together not long at all and now live together too. But when i had to leave my daughter with my ex for a couple months she started real quick on thats her family and ecen my ex says their son. What do i do? The new spouse is trying to come on too strong and my ex has never respected the... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2023
Get the kids I to counseling and therapy immediately to address these issues. Then, your therapist can testify for you in court.
Non-married parents. previous case with cabinet but ended with custody returned to both parties, with no parenting schedule. M. has had child majority of time til about 1 year where time was split equal. But we are going to court and I didnt file first and now our child is in his physical custody.... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2023
No. Filing first simply means you filed first. The custody will always be decided on the merits snd never on who filed first.
Is the custodial parent (mom) required to send proper clothing with child when they go to non custodial parents (dad) house?
Or is father required to purchase his own clothes for time at his house?
The non custodial parent does pay child support.
The child is 5 years old.
I filed in April he just got served in August but we have came to an agreement ourselves. There is no court order
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answered on Aug 9, 2023
In Kentucky, if you've filed for child support but haven't yet gone to court, you may have the option to withdraw or cancel the filing if both parties have come to an agreement on child support arrangements.
Im a single mother of 1. He doesn't financially help me with anything. Hes in her life he sees her but he doesn't help me with things that she needs. I mean he will buy her stuff from time to time but he doesn't have a place. He lives with his mom. I have my own place and i pay my... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2023
No. Simply file a motion to reinstate child support in your case.
My child is going to be 2 soon and I recently moved to another state 6 months ago.. my child’s father didn’t bother to visit for a whole 6 months until this past weekend and I decided to bring up child support. I felt it was fair I’m living alone and pay all the bills for my toddler, if... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2023
Yes. He should still have to pay support regardless of his travel to see him.
He paid nothing in May or June and currently nothing in July as of the 13th. I have reached out to the Child Support office but my "case worker" apparently retired within the last month and they are going to assign me another case worker but I haven't heard anything or received... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2023
Hire a lawyer to file motions and collect the back support owed to you.
I have full custody with no visitation and have contacted said parent about support and she gave me address but they can't reach it
answered on Jun 28, 2023
Hire a private investigator, located his s trial address and serve him with a motion at it.
answered on Jun 22, 2023
You should check with the Child Support Division. They are the only entity that can actually correctly answer your question.
My ex doesn't work and lives in govt. housing, receives medical coverage from the state and receives food stamps. I pay for any extra costs she might incur, like medical expenses or clothes during the school year. She lives 3 hours away and we don't have a half way exchange point. I drive... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2023
Make a motion to review child support and modify travel and parenting time in your divorce action.
answered on Jun 7, 2023
They will give them back once the debt has been paid in full or once satisfactory payment arrangements are made with the creditor.
I get cs directly from the cs office and once he came back, the payments picked up again. However, I have yet to receive any makeup payments from the time he was gone. How do I go about getting the cs I’m owed from his time out of the country? Do I contact the cs office or go to him directly and... View More
answered on May 23, 2023
Ask directly first and then go to child support if he doesn’t pay.
50/50 time shared when he lived in kY. New custody order has been established since and child support. He is in arrears 3500 and is attorney and him believe the taxes are still alternating since his move bc it wasn’t specified in the new custody order. He has filed contempt charges on me- and he... View More
answered on May 20, 2023
Make a motion in your divorce case to hold him in contempt for 1) arrears, 2) current support review 3) unpaid medicals and 4) your attorney fees. That’ll level the playing field pretty quickly.
My 16 year old went to live with him, he has no job and my daughter is supporting him. My 13 year old lives with me What should I expect
answered on May 13, 2023
Expect some type of modification based on the 16 year old living with him but other than that, not much other change.
Can the non-custodial parent make medical, school, etc decisions for a child just the same as the custodial parent?
answered on Apr 27, 2023
If you have joint custody, then yes he does. If you have sole custody, then no, he does not.
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