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answered on Sep 26, 2023
Find a safe place for her and the kids to go. Next, hire a divorce lawyer to prepare and file the case. Last, any threats or abuse from him going forward, file an EPO.
officer enough to keep me from getting custody?
My ex is back to using, went to rehab finished now we goi g through court, what are our chances? She’s not a felon and did rehab on her own
answered on Sep 24, 2023
Not necessarily, no. The best interests of the child is the standard of proof.
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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 
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answered on Sep 22, 2023
If you have an active bench warrant against you, you run a significant risk of being arrested if you go to a government office like the DMV to renew your license. Bench warrants are usually entered into a statewide database accessible by law enforcement, including the officials who work in DMV... View More
can it be used as evidence for defendant in civil summons hearing
If a relative has been taking your kids to the doctor in place of you but they never needed a note bc they once had temp custody, but I got custody back. They still do that though. Is that allowed? Can they take claim to guardianship? Obviously a care giver of sorts but all of her info is in their... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2023
No. Take a copy of your custody papers to the dr and explain that the relative doesn’t have possession or custody anymore.
Will I have to split the winnings with my ex spouse if I wait until after the divorce is final to claim the prize?
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
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.
Is there anything legally I can do if or when she passes away? Thanks
answered on Sep 4, 2023
You need to do it now. If your mother is disabled or unduly influenced, you need to challenge it while she is still alive. If she made the decision to add the husband of her own free will, then there’s not much you can do.
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.
answered on Aug 31, 2023
Probably not the first time but if not done after several chances, yes.
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.
I feel my rights are being violated by the courts. An my attorney isn't doing what's best for the reunionfcation of the kids
answered on Aug 27, 2023
Get your family to hire a lawyer who is working for you and is not paid for by the state. Then, he should be able to delay it until you get out and can get a plan together.
I am providing POA for one of my children. I am concerned that if I am unable to sign myself into the hospital during an emergency and they sign me in as my POA and I die, will they be liable for any of my expenses instead of my estate
answered on Aug 25, 2023
No. You will remain the liable party regardless if you signor they dign as POA
My girl was a surrogate for her sister and husband by artificial insemunation.
Years later was informed it was my child. They all pretended it was a surrogate birth however it was not.
I was purposely lied to because girlfriend did not want to raise another baby.
It's... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2023
No. You do not have any paternal rights. You. Need to move fast and file a fraud lawsuit against st everyone invoked. Your time starts to fun on the day after you discovered they had defrauded you.
They were married 20 yrs, had recently sold land for $750,000, gave $100,000 to each of his biological children did not give anything to me or my sister, are we entitled to anything?
answered on Aug 19, 2023
Depends on whether your mother died with a will or without a will.
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 have no problem with the visit. But it's financially draining and physically hard on everyone. We were never married. Isn't he responsible for his own visit. Being that he's the absent parent.
answered on Aug 18, 2023
Yes. You’ll need to file a motion to change in your divorce or custody case.
My dad has a no contact order on me but he lives with my granny. My children go over to her house. I have not said
Anything to him in 2 years and have not been inside my grandmothers home in a year because he previously moved out but just moved back in to her home. I had pulled up to her... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2023
No. You are not guilty but now that you know he’s there, you’ll need to stay away from granny’s.
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