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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Internet Law and Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: I have picture of my husband and his mistress in a hotel parking lot in Kentucky is it illegal if I post it on internet?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024

Posting a picture of your husband and his mistress in a hotel parking lot could potentially raise legal issues. Depending on the circumstances, it might be considered an invasion of privacy or could lead to defamation claims if the content is misleading or causes harm to someone's reputation.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Internet Law for Kentucky on
Q: My family is been targeted by tourture ware . I know who is targeting me but I don't know how to end it . I need help
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 8, 2024

Contact the cyber crime division of your local police department and make a report so they can investigate.

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1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Kentucky on
Q: If power-of-attorney is used to make account joint within a week of death of original account holder, will it be accepta
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 30, 2024

Depends on what , if anything, POA did with the money after account was changed.

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Kentucky on
Q: The executor refuses to record my friend's will and initiate probate of the estate.

In addition to the executor, my friend's next-of-kin also refuse to initiate probate. As a beneficiary of my friend's will, is there any action I can take to initiate probate? Do I have any rights as a beneficiary?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 30, 2024

Open probate yourself as a beneficiary.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: In ky I got charged with domestic violence with an ex after I put her outside with just a shirt on

Why did they charge me with domestic violence with a minor when we’re two grown adults, wasn’t any kids involved! This looks so bad on my record, like, I would never hurt a kid !!

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 30, 2024

There is not enough information provided to properly answer your question.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Kentucky on
Q: What is my next step if disciplinary boards or committees ignore or do nothing to serious violations nor and law agency?

My former spouse for 18 years has been using family courts different stages, exploiting me, using my son even now at 18 as a spy weapon and a domestic violence tactic to punish me through courts , judicial system, devastating crimes,interstate patent kidnapping, breaking criminal law In court , my... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 29, 2024

You will need to hire a private attorney to review and possibly file suit if practicable.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Kentucky on
Q: Is the selling agent required to inform the buyer in advance that they will be charging a selling agent flat fee?

My husband and I are purchasing a house in Kentucky. Today, two days before our closing date, while reviewing the closing disclosure document that sets forth all the buyer costs, we discovered a "selling agent flat fee" under the buyers' costs. Our realtor never informed us that his... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 29, 2024

Yes. They are. If it isn’t in your contract with the agent, you don’t owe the money.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Land Use & Zoning and Landlord - Tenant for Kentucky on
Q: A household member committed a crime and was arrested on the property of an apartment we are leasing, can we be evicted?

The household member had recently been charged with wanton endagerment, and criminal mischief to a place outside of the property we are renting, and they gave us a 14 day notice to quit the premises stating kentucky statute 383.660, The one arrested isn't going to be coming back to premises,... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 29, 2024

Yes, although you may have some defenses. Consult an attorney and give him all the facts of your case before you take any action.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: What options do I have when I'm no longer physically, or mentally, able to be someone's POA?

I live in KY and I've been my ex-husbands POA since the beginning of '24. Due to recent mental, and physical, health issues I'm no longer capable of holding this position.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 28, 2024

Relinquish or rescind the POA and allow the ward to select and appoint a newPOA.

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright for Kentucky on
Q: Is the state motto Crossroads of America public domain?

I plan on using it as my script title

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answered on Aug 25, 2024

The phrase "Crossroads of America" is not the official state motto of Kentucky; it is actually associated with Indiana. Kentucky's state motto is "United We Stand, Divided We Fall." However, even though "Crossroads of America" is not Kentucky's motto, it is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Kentucky on
Q: Getting charged with speeding , reckless, failure to give right of way to emergency vehicle? How likely is jail time?
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answered on Aug 23, 2024

Facing charges for speeding, reckless driving, and failing to give right of way to an emergency vehicle in Kentucky can be serious. Each charge may come with its own penalties, including fines, points on your license, and potential jail time. Reckless driving, in particular, is considered a Class B... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Kentucky on
Q: Can a lawyer sue you for firing him?

He was hired for probate by me the executor. He has done a terrible job. He charges an exorbitant amount already. He has even advised some things that are morally wrong and possibly illegal. I just want out of the contract.

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answered on Aug 16, 2024

Lawyers cannot sue their clients for firing them, but they can sue for monies already earned or owed.

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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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Probate for Kentucky on
Q: I have a friend that is getting his mom’s house.(going thru probate) I plan on buying it to flip and sale.

Can he let me inherit it thru probate so I can dodge some of the taxes of selling it in a short amounts of time.

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answered on Aug 10, 2024

You cannot inherit the house through probate if it was originally left to your friend, as the probate process distributes assets according to the deceased's will or state law. If your friend receives the property through probate, it becomes his to sell, and the sale would be subject to capital... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: What does it mean for an unincarnated individual to have 0 bond and status pending on charges with pending commitment
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answered on Jul 28, 2024

When someone is unincarcerated with a bond of 0 and has charges with pending commitment, it means they are not currently in jail. The term "bond of 0" suggests they were released without needing to pay bail. This is often referred to as being released on their own recognizance.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Consumer Law and Employment Law for Kentucky on
Q: Department of corrections placed my fiance in The Brady center can I file an action due to him dying in the facility

I know the people that work there are supposed to do checks ever so often they didn't do so or they would have seen him brain dead he laid there so long

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answered on Jul 27, 2024

I understand how devastating this situation must be for you. If you believe that the Department of Corrections staff at The Brady Center were negligent in their duty to perform regular checks, leading to your fiancé's death, you might have grounds to file a legal action. It’s important to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy and Consumer Law for Kentucky on
Q: Jones international University was closed in 2015 and I was left out of the discharge.
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answered on Jul 18, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your situation with Jones International University. Since the school closed in 2015, you may be eligible for a closed school discharge of your federal student loans. This discharge is available if you were unable to complete your program because the school closed.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Real Estate Law for Kentucky on
Q: If a person is on a deed after death of mortgage holder with no will, who is responsible if the loan defaults

The spouse was not on the deed (married 2 months) and another individual was added to deed. Mortgage has been paid 3 years following death of loan holder

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answered on Jul 17, 2024

Being a grantee on a deed does not make you liable for a mortgage indebtedness. Who signed that note or his estate will be liable for the loan.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Kentucky on
Q: Is a motion hour from a Judge or because a lawyer has requested it?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 15, 2024

A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to speak with a local attorney or a court clerk for the applicable court, in general, motion hours are set by a court. But the motions are usually made by attorneys. Good luck

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