You always have the right to hire counsel to assist and it's not a bad idea to do so.

It is common if a person wants to hire an attorney for the judge to give reasonable time for a person to hire an attorney

I’m 15,my mom is physically and mentally abusive I don’t wanna call cps but I have a safe place to live what do I do ?

Unfortunately, unless your dad is in the picture and can file motions with the court to have you reside with him, the only recourse you have is...

Can I be held responsible for estranged spouse's fines?

I would think it's not likely but will leave this to my colleagues who practice criminal law.

Visitation rights the second time

Unless parental rights are terminated and the child is adopted (say by a step-parent), then the father still has rights to ask to see the child....

My colleagues are correct--with one exception, which really doesn't sound like it applies in your situation. When social services is involved and...

My son is 18 still in high school and moved out of his guardians(grandparents) home and moved in with a friend from school.

If you can prove he has moved out of the grandparents and is on his own, you might file a motion to terminate support. The court may or may not...

Is my mother allowed to make me pay rent and is this grounds for emancipation?

Unfortunately, Kentucky doesn't recognize emancipation. You don't mention your father but it may be that if you and he have a relationship, he...

Can they extend my probation time?

Since this is related to a felony non-support charge, I moved to criminal defense.

My disability stopped an now I'm out of work. Is it even possible to get it back

Moved to social security since you're asking about SSDI benefits