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answered on Jun 24, 2023
No. Not in Jefferson or any other circuit. Custody cases are required to be tried by a judge by statute.
Hi I’m from KY and me and my husband are split right now and I’m 36 weeks pregnant and we have an 11 month old son.
Me and him have had our issues for 3 years and every time I’m pregnant he finds a reason to leave. We have had 3 miscarriages and 1 still born before our son.... View More 
answered on Jun 23, 2023
You need to hire a lawyer and get your petition for divorce filed. Once that is done, you can seek temporary custody and set limitations on who can be present during your parenting time.
I was recently served with an epo and made to leave the only address I’ve had since moving here 3 years ago. My partner has family nearby and is from Bullitt county whereas I do not and currently have nowhere to live. I would like to go about amending the epo and request she stay with her family... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2023
You can’t amend the epo prior to the hearing. Go on your hearing date and explain the logistics to the judge. She can set all the arrangements and see that you have some place to reside.
If a non custodial parent has over payed child support that was sent to custodial parent is the NC parent entitled to receive the overpayment $ sent back to them? My husband had an overpayment on his CS account of $1,000+ but the CS office said they already sent it to CP and they couldn’t ask CP... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2023
Yes. You will need to make a motion in the child support case for a credit for the overpayment.
answered on Jun 17, 2023
It means he will decide who pays cost of evaluation at the end of the case.
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.
My aunt petetioned the adoption case in Elizabethtown Kentucky
Judge would not waive fees and agree with co parent that I created this and i should pay for the gal and friend of the court and parental capacity evaluation when co parent file motions for all of this I am on ssi and do not have a spouse to help im on food stamps Medicaid and can hardly afford to... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2023
Check with legal aid or your local bar association for a list of pro Bono lawyers who can help you.
I am currently moving out of familys house. I asked to not enter my room I have proof they said it would not be entered. I have cameras set up and proof showing they did enter and currently in there. I have other proof of continuous harassment as well. I left this week due to not feeling safe... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2023
Very difficult cases to win, especially where there are few damages. Probably would be throwing good money free bad and frustrating to boot.
answered on Jun 7, 2023
The FOC has different responsibilities and is primarily responsible to and for assisting the court in certain areas where a GAL represents the interests of the child directly. Each function serves a different role and is not uncommon.
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.
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