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I have solely financially supported her in vet visits, training programs, food, toys everything she needs. My name is on all of her records with the vet, rescue, training, day care.
answered on Jun 2, 2023
No. But if you can’t agree on time with the puppy, you will have to file a civil suit for the court to determine parenting time.
My girlfriend and I are considering marriage. There is a clause in her divorce stating she may not have overnights with a paramour while the kids are around. After marriage, would I (her then husband) still be considered a paramour?
answered on Jun 1, 2023
There are two generally accepted definitions of a paramour, neither of which would apply if you marry your girlfriend.
One definition--occasionally used in family law situations--is the illicit romantic or sexual partner of a married individual. Sometimes, in divorce proceedings, a divorce... View More 
Who has the say so over the funeral arrangements etc?
I support a lady from my church with driving for her daughter's transfer in KY state. The girl is around 4 years old. The place is at a gas station and close to the police station. The father is always video recording (usually places his cellphone on his shirt pocket with the lens facing... View More
Do you have a motion to represent yourself in Jefferson County Kentucky Family Court for a trial hearing
answered on May 30, 2023
No. You can always represent yourself as a matter of right. No motion necessary.
I filed motion for co parent to do test . She court ordered me to but not him. Im on ssi and co parent is using this for the reason to suspend parental rights that cost $1200 I only make $914 what can I do I can’t afford this
answered on May 25, 2023
Make a motion for the coparent to pay for the test or at least advance the costs. Then, after the screens are negative, renew your motion for coparent yo pay for test.
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.
answered on May 20, 2023
Check with your local bar association or legal aid society. They maintain lists of pro Bono and reduced fee lawyers.
Instead of them moving out when my mother passed away they choose to live there til the house sells but now are wanting me to split utility and mowing of the yard. I don't think that's fair
answered on May 17, 2023
Sell the house and divide everything equally or one of you buy the other out.
This is the first time I have met with them and as far as I know there is no test scheduled.
NF who is her son did not technically sign him into school this year. His grandma and her husband did, they signed above the parent/guardian. Childs father signed above the other. Im not forsure what he signed for. Question is , Bc of them standing as De Facto custodian, could they do this? Every... View More
answered on May 15, 2023
I do not practice law in Kentucky, but rather across the river in Ohio. The laws regarding child custody can vary depending on your jurisdiction, so it's important to consult with a local lawyer who can provide advice based on the specific laws in your area.
In general, if there has... View More
Father is not on BC, No action has ever been through courts, ive never signed anything. Minor as loved with GP since he was 16mnths, I’ve kept contact over the years even written notes for doctors and take phone calls from hospitals giving permission to his PGM to be the one with him while they... View More
answered on May 15, 2023
I do not practice law in Kentucky, but rather across the river in Ohio. The laws regarding child custody can vary depending on your jurisdiction, so it's important to consult with a local lawyer who can provide advice based on the specific laws in your area.
In general, if there has... View More
When she came back into quart room, she said the total opposite of what My Son! had told her.
answered on May 11, 2023
There should be a video of these proceedings. Also, the parents should have been able to view the chambers conference through closed circuit in the courtroom.
My boyfriend was arrested outside my home on a failure to appear police came inside and searched without a warrant and found marijuana in his drawer he took claim to it and I didn’t know about it cps got involved because my 2 teens were here they asked me to drug test I did and passed but they... View More
answered on May 5, 2023
Hire a lawyer and defend the petition. Sounds like a very winnable case and then you may be able to sue CPS.
A older person with very little SS income has a home with a mortgage and possibly no equity if sold. She gets married and moves in with spouse. She gets brain cancer and ends up in a nursing home for rehab. Spouse pays 30 days stay to try and get her medicaid eligible in meantime. Lawyer says gotta... View More
answered on May 3, 2023
If the home is not in her name, it can possibly be transferred since there is no equity in it. If the hone is in her name, if you can show Medicaid there is no equity, they might possibly start paying. If not, the house will likely have to be sold and the renters will have to buy it at sale.
CPS lied literally lied in court concerning the entire petition. I've never been in trouble before yet they gave temporary custody to my ex whom has been banned for 6 months once from the kids he's Ben in jail alot as to rehab yet I've never been n jail never failed a drug screen but... View More
Wife filed a DVO four months ago.
And decided to tell me she wants me back home and doesn’t want to divorce. We have a newborn together as well. She brought me home recently in the hopes it would be amended.
Turns out judge said no.
Can there ever be a random search for... View More
answered on May 1, 2023
You are violating the DVO by returning home before it is amended. If anyone reports it or if the police are called and find you there, you will likely be arrested and charged with violating the dvo. You should go somewhere else to stay, hire a lawyer to get the dvo amended, and not have any... View More
If you were in a court proceeding due to a false EPO, and it was proven to be lies, and it was dismissed by the judge, but she appointed a guardian for your child, due to the fact that his school closed, and he was to report to him to let the judge know what school he decided on if there are other... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2023
The GAL has to be reappointed in each case. It is not a continuing ir standing appointment.
There was a false EPO filed six months ago, but dismissed. My son was starting a new school that we had not decided on which one so the judge appointed a gal for him to contact when he made the decision so she would know what he chose there has been some new motions filed so there will be another... View More
Custodial interference case was sent to the grand jury in April or May of 2022. The grand jury along with prosecutor met with me, asked questions, and that was the end. We are approaching a year, and the grand jury has yet to return a true bill or no bill.
(Felony custodial interference -... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2023
Highly unlikely that you will be indicted on custodial Interference charges in Kentucky.
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