Michael Jason Lawrence

Michael Jason Lawrence's Answers (237)

Louisville, KY

Family Lawyer at Louisville, KY

Practice Areas: Family, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +2 more

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Have had the care of an 8 yr old for 6 years. mother has been gone for over a year is in either Florida or Texas.

Michael's answer | Answered on June 11, 2012

Under the new Family Law rules you should get a Court Order prior to your move. Family Court Rule of Practice and Procedure 7 section 2 requires...

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Do i have the right thought to fight for residential and child support?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 11, 2012

I hope this general explanation of Kentucky law is helpful. I assume you are the child's mother. In Kentucky there are two forms of custody,...

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Do you need proof when you file an EPO when you go in front of a judge.

Michael's answer | Answered on June 11, 2012

An EPO (Emergency Protective Order) and a DVO (Domestic Violence Order) are two steps in the same process. When a person makes an allegation of...

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What does held without charge mean??? and how long of a sentence will there b for violating an epo/dvo

Michael's answer | Answered on June 09, 2012

If an EPO is entered the court must set a hearing within 14 days. At that hearing the Judge will decide if there was an act of violaence or a...

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Filed a motion for review of child custody my motion to be primary custodian was granted, how do I get a final order?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 05, 2012

Kentucky recognizes two forms of custody, Joint and Sole. Custody is the right to make decisions regarding the child's well being. Custody does...

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I live in ky. Does my fifteen yr old son have a say in his visition with his dad?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 05, 2012

Kentucky is a no-fault divorce state. If your husband alleges the marriage is irretrievably broken it will be difficult for you to prevent the...

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Can I get custody of my grandson since my daughter died and the father is not his biological father?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 05, 2012

It is possible for you to get custody of your grandchild but your question raises a handful of separate issues. First, after 14 years, even if the...

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