If I am subpoened to testify in a child custody hearing can i sue the party that I am not a witness for, for lost wages

No, you cannot sue the opposing party. In fact, when witnesses are entitled to be paid (i.e. expert witnesses) they are paid by the party that...

Do I have a defamation of character case?

Truth is a defense to a defamation suit. If all your employer said is that you failed a drug test, that statement was true. Additionally proving...

In Kentucky child support is statutory. If both parents have steady employment and are not self employed it is usually pretty simple to calculate...

I am the non cutodial parent of a 19 year old, out of high school. Do I have to carry health insurance on him?

Under Kentucky law the general rule is that a parents obligation to pay child support and health insurance ends when their child turns 18, unless...

Protecting an asset for my child

One of the best ways to protect an asset as your are describing is to put it into a spendthrift trust. Generally this will allow you to put an...

Does my children have the right to not do visitation with thier mother?

If there is a Court Ordered schedule in place it should be followed. If there is a situation that makes it dangerous for the children to be at...

My x husband remarried two years ago. In Kentucky can new wife income be included in calculating?

Under the Kentucky Child Support Guidelines new spouses incomes are generally not to be considered when calculating child support. There are two...

How can I prove my ex-husband is adulterating his hair follicle tests in order to be granted visitation with our 4 year old son?

There are some drugs that will not show up in a hair follicle test but will show up on a urine test. The reason is (or my understanding of the...

Do i need a lawyer to get my child support lowered?

You always have the right to represent yourself so you do not need an attorney but many times you should hire an attorney. This is one of the...

If custodial parent is pending incarceration and has one child taken away, what are the long term implications while in jail?

Generally, long term implications are affected more by the crime a person is convicted of and the sentence they receive (as opposed to the crime...