Urgent!! Can a 15 year old live with her brother ( 21/higher)?

Yes, so long as parents consent. They will likely also have to file a guardianship with the local district court. They can obtain forms to fill...

Petition for custody

If you are not married, the first part is to establish paternity - that he is the father. A warning order attorney is appointed to advise you of...

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How do I get custody of my grandchild while mother is in jail

I agree that father would have priority. If father is not in the picture, you can get guardianship by mother signing papers or you can file with...

There is no guidelines. Generally the courts will allow testimony on what each parent wants. I've handled a number of these and generally the...

Will a divorce lawyer work for a contingency fee?

No. It is against the rules of ethics to do so and a lawyer can be disbarred. The lawyer could defer payment until the divorce settles, however...

19 pregnant by a 16 year old legal advice please!?

I know Frank and I answered this separately. You have the right to seek court approval to marry under KRS 402.020 (1)(f)(3) if custodian will not...

What charges could be placed on you is a minor of 16's guardian don't want you to see them

It would be unusual but you could be charged with KRS 509.070 regarding interference with a custodial relationship, a felony in Kentucky. This...

9 year old charge.

One year statute of limitations regarding AI or any other misdemeanor charge. This is the time to FILE, not to prosecute. There is no statute of...

Wife's poverty and her boyfriend's wealth

Possible but the boyfriend's income/wealth can be used to ascertain whether she can afford her own legal fees. His income is considered for...

What if your divorce lawyer informally offers your spouse a very generous settlement that you never agreed to?

I generally advise clients to heed the advice of their lawyer. Most family courts will not accept an "offer and acceptance" unless there is an...