No custody papers at all, my son starting to live with me, how can I get custody

This is a really tough question. IF the child resides in NY and is just here visiting he will not meet the definition of resident. You need to...

Do I need to file for change of address when moving to a different state with my kids when their dad is always in/out of jail?

The quick answer is yes. Kentucky requires a party to notify and ask the court to move out of the jurisdiction if there has been a case determining...

If I was accused of a crime but the case was acquitted can it be held against me when cps is trying to place a child in my home?

Without knowing all of the facts, it is common for DCBS to do background checks and search TWIST to see if there was any prior Cabinet involvment....

I got fined 125$ for underage drinking

The office writing the wrong date in and of itself does not mean that the case would be dismissed. I agree with a previous answer that if possible...

First a child should never be spanked for have an "accident" in his or her pants. Your child should feel safe in his surroundings and not be afraid...

Can I fire my lawyer for not doing his job?

The easy answer is of course you can fire your attorney. When you decide to hire an attorney his or her job is to advocate for your positions in...

If I have shared parenting and the court paperwork stating my days can she still take my daughter on vacation without my consent

In Northern Kentucky all of the counties have a default holiday/vacation schedule. First you need to see if your custody agreement set forth when...

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Family Law. How to unseal a case to get termination papers for proof to adopt?

This is an interesting issue that is different in every state. In Kentucky, for example, the person seeking the record, your wife, would be able to...

If my daughter got pregnant at 15 can someone take her and that baby from me?

If the minor mother is not married and therefore not emancipated, there must be a reason other than she became pregnant to be removed from your...