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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: I need to find out what my best option is for separating from my wife who I recently found out was still married.

We were married on Panama City beach Florida.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 1, 2024

If she’s still married, your marriage to her is void. As soon as the opportunity arises, take everything you have brought or purchased and leave. Then there’s nothing left divide. Make sure she is still married to someone else before you do the above.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Bankruptcy for Kentucky on
Q: Need a divorce as soon as possible. How do I get one cheapest way POSSIBLE

Our home is in foreclosure. And I have lost everything. I have 3 kids and I need a divorce and out of this marriage

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 6, 2024

Contact your local bar association or legal aid society. They maintain a list of reduced fee and pro Bono lawyers who may be able to help you.

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Q: How much will it take to get divorce papers through email or regular mail
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 24, 2024

Just whatever they cost plus the shipping if you’re seeking fill in the blank legal documents. It will then cost $16–$18 to have them served by mail upon the opposing party.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: Would it be better to redeed gifted property so that it is not considered in marital property.

We were gifted property by my dad. I am wanting to redeed the property back into my dad's name before I file for divorce. Am I able to do so?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 17, 2024

You are able to do so if she agrees to sign off on the deed back to dad. Otherwise you are stuck.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: Contracts forced through duress. Using visitation for children. Contract allows full power to the monitor.

At any moment criminal action may be placed on the male with justification. The court is has been one sided through entirety of divorce. Female has only made gains through control of child, childsupport, and revenue from estate. Through deceit aided by professional counsel and judgment from a... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 16, 2024

More I formation is needed. What contract are your referring to?

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Divorce and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: Which age the child can be removed to child support
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 30, 2024

What is your question?

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: How can i file for divorce if I only know what city and state my wife is in and do not have an exact address?

Me and my wife have been separated for almost 5 years. We tried and tried to reconcile of differences but things seem to have gotten worse. My wife had fell victim to drug abuse and was arrested so me and i have custody of our three minor children. She has moves three times since i initially... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 8, 2024

You’ll need to hire a private investigator to get a good address and make sure she is properly served. Shouldn’t be hard for them to find her if you have some info.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: Can a recently divorced husband draw up contractual paperwork with a lawyer that the wife "fired" (Kentucky)?

He is recently divorced. She fired the lawyer before finalizing their divorce, but he went to that lawyer post-divorce to ensure his rights as a father in Kentucky were being followed by both parties. She refuses to sign any paperwork from this lawyer because she claims "conflict of interest".

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 29, 2024

It is a conflict and the lawyer could be disqualified.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: Does my spouse have 20 days to turn in her divorce papers? What if she doesn't?

I have all the documents. I went to file they said i needed her signature also. I thought she had to mail in the papers that I certified mailed her i put a self addressed and stamped envelope to be mailed back in. And she had 20 days to do so? Cant i just file and the judge will grant it. We have... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 19, 2024

No. She has to voluntarily file her papers or you will have to have her served. Service upon her starts the 20 days running

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Criminal Law and Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: Can my soon to be ex husband take custody of my kids away due to fiances former drug use ?

My fiance and I split due to his addiction - my 4 children from my previous marriage live with us and he was using while living here for a while - we decided to split due to his addiction. He is now clean and we are trying to reconcile but the issue is my soon to be ex husband (divorce isn't... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 8, 2024

It is possible but really unlikely unless your fiance is currently on drugs.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: If my fiance and I broke up due to his drug use, he's now sober and we're together can kids dad take my kids away

My fiance and I broke up because he relapsed, he is now clean. My 4 children from my previous marriage live with me and their father states he will take full custody of them if my fiance moves back in. Can he do that ?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 7, 2024

Not if your new husband is clean and sober and remains so. Very difficult to change a joint custody designation.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: do I need to change venues from original state to current state?

Spouses really took son out of state of original where minor child was born in resided, have been trying to use the court as a sword rather than shield

separated spouses are in a disillusion and a legal dispute over custody of a minor child, separated spouse has been stalking social... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 24, 2024

Venue is proper where the child currently resides.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: Can I still get 50/50 custody after my wife lied and got aDVO against me after I told her that I wanted a divorce?

I live in Kentucky, I have no police record and the first lawyer I had didn’t challenge the validity of text msgs my wife claimed were from me. The first time I ever heard of domestic violence concerning my marriage was after I refused to move into my wife’s mother’s house with her and our... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jan 22, 2024

Possibly. You need to consult a family lawyer and determine exactly how to proceed before you make a move.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: Do I legally have to send my 6-year-old to his father’s house when he doesn’t want to go? 50/50 custody, no set days

My son is 6. His dad & I co-parent & are both very present in his life, which is why we settled on 50/50 custody & no specific set days- we knew we could get along to do so. Fast forward, now my son’s dad is remarried & his new stepson has severe behavior/authority issues and... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 17, 2023

Yes. You do until the court changes or modifies the parenting schedule.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: If a spouse leaves a house in ky married for 9yrs name is not on the deed house has been paid in full

Is she in titled to the house.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 23, 2023

She is entitled to a portion of the house, yes. It is marital property.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: If my husband put the down payment on our first house is he entitled to all of it back if we divorce in Kentucky?
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answered on Oct 18, 2023

In Kentucky, during a divorce, property division is typically based on equitable distribution, not necessarily giving the full value of the house to the spouse who made the down payment. Various factors, including contributions from both spouses, are considered. For personalized legal advice... View More

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Q: can i go to jail for taking money from her private account without being on it.. i had access to it for months

it was a debit card..i had my paychecks direct deposited into the same account. she was cheating on me

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 3, 2023

Yes. You can. Her cheating on you has nothing to do with this crime.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I file for divorce, win a major lottery prize & don't claim it until after the divorce...will I have to split it?

Will I have to split the winnings with my ex spouse if I wait until after the divorce is final to claim the prize?

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Leland Hulbert
answered on Sep 12, 2023

Kentucky is a an equity state and a Court would have to determine what is equitable / fair for both parties. If the ticket was purchased and the lottery drawing was during marriage then she would likely be entitled to a percentage of the profits as the tickets were likely purchased with marital... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: What is proof (KRS 403.02) in the divorce papers? I keep getting my uncontested divorce denied because of this.

Either it’s missing or over 90 days, but I have no idea what it is.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 8, 2023

Proof is reaffirmation under oath of the statements you made in your petition.

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