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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 
They are staying with their uncle as of now I have a cps case open and only get a hour a week with them would it be better if I signed my rights over so I can work on me
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answered on Aug 3, 2023
In Kentucky, if you voluntarily terminate your parental rights to your children and the court approves the termination, you will no longer have any legal rights or responsibilities as a parent. This means you will no longer have visitation rights or any say in their upbringing, and you will not be... View More
He was already going to court for smoking pot at school. This time they didn't drug test him to see if he was clean. He is on meds for ODD and ADHD.
answered on Jan 6, 2023
Likely he will have to answer the charge of unauthorized use of a vehicle. He could be detained by the court, but likely will not be unless he has an extensive juvenile record beyond what you’ve detailed here.
answered on Dec 31, 2022
File a petition for emancipation in the district court of the county in which you live.
My adopted 17 year old is out of control but I don’t want to file a beyond control petition because I feel like it’s just going to put more work on me for the same results. He already has all the resources and we even helped him get his GED 7 months ago since school was a big issue. We are not... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2023
Take the petition. No realistic other way to get a handle on it.
My son is accused of a crime while in detention and it was not reported to CDW the day of the incident and it states in the allegations. I was told that the verbiage will probably be rewritten to not include that the CDW was not contacted. Is this legal to change
answered on May 13, 2023
Wait and see if he is charged and if any documentation changes before you take any action.
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
Child was ordered that he must attend school, be drug tested, complete drug program, and attend therapy, and attend parenting time with both parents. What happens if he won’t?
The questions were rumor based, they had nothing to do with school. My daughter is 14 yrs old. Is there any legal I can or should take against this?
answered on Mar 1, 2023
There’s probably no legal action to be had but you might want to discuss this matter with the counselors school superiors.
My daughter has had several violent outbursts at her mothers residence (threatening self harm and/ or harm to others) as well as physical violence to her mom and mothers family. However she has none of these issues at my residence, school, or public settings. Her mother decided 3 months ago to... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2023
Motion to modify parenting schedule, tomake you the primary care decision maker for medical decisions and motion yo order mother to return child to therapy.
My school forced me as a (13 year old student) to give them access to my personally paid for laptop by threatening me with harsh consequences without consulting my guardian,Is this illegal?
They conducted a pat down and made him remove his shoes. There were other kids in the bathroom, however, they were told to leave. No drugs have ever been found on my son. Can a school repeatedly search the same child If no evidence of wrong doing has been found?
answered on Sep 6, 2022
They will likely issue a warrant for her and bring her before the court when she is picked up.
The 28 yr old is using someone else's phone to txt but she did show up at the juveniles work to verbally threaten her. The parent has tried to talk with the 28 yr old resolve the issue but the 28 yr old is continuing the harrasment. What options does the juvenile and parent have.
answered on Aug 17, 2022
Take a criminal complaint against the person who is harassing her.
My parents will not let me stay the night somewhere and I left anyways and am staying at a friend's house. Can I get in trouble if they call the police?
answered on Jul 29, 2022
Yes. You could get in trouble and wind up in juvenile detention if they call the cops.
answered on May 28, 2022
Take a beyond control petition at your county juvenile court.
What if I am in a polyamorous relationship, I'm 17 and one of my boyfriends turning 18 and my other boyfriend is 15 years old, my boyfriend who is 18 tells me that I have to break up with my 15 year old boyfriend because of the law.
We were not married. So how can I purchase the house. We live in ky.
answered on Apr 28, 2022
You’ll need to open probate, get yourself appointed as administratrix and then you will have authority to buy, sell, make transfers, etc.
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