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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Kentucky on
Q: We was in a wreck about 6 months, we wasnt at fault, We didnt have insurance is there anything I can do
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 30, 2022

A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Were you injured? I hope you were not, but if you were, you might still have certain rights in terms of economic damages. Nationwide, if a driver or passenger is injured in a vehicle without insurance coverage,... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: How do I get custody of my son? His grandparents were given temporary custody.

They filed for emergency custody and were awarded temporary custody. There is a hearing in 1 week, said to be the final hearing. I have not been given any instruction on anything that I would need to do in order to get him back. If there is some form that I may need to submit or something, I'm... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 30, 2022

You should have your lawyer file a motion for return of custody before the hearing next week.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: Can I go to jail over a citation

I got pulled over for passing an emergency vehicle that was blocking the road for a wreck. I was given a citation for not yielding to the emergency vehicle. All of this was in Kentucky and now I go to court over it. What will happen at court

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 30, 2022

Fine and court costs.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: My husband and I gave temporary custody to his brother after our house was lost to a fire.

During that time they began paperwork to adopt my son and daughter. We were not aware of this until after they successfully adopted them. We were homeless trying to get back on our feet and our kids were basically stolen from us. Its been 3 years during which time we have remained in our... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 28, 2022

Depending on how long it has been since the adoption, you may be able to go back into the case and have it set aside if you weren’t given notice or served.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Can I terminate a contract with a co that is supposed to do remodeling and has done nothing in 3 1/2 weeks?

They were given $11,000 for first draw. They took out three walls of drywall and carpet then said the check didn't clear their bank and nothing happened for 2/ 12 weeks. I checked it was cashed on September 6. Then keeps telling me new start dates and no body shows up. Now is telling me he... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 28, 2022

Yes. Give them notice in writing.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I give a dog away am I responsible if she bites/hurts someone? Is this true?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 28, 2022

Depends on whether the dog has ever bitten anyone before. You should also warn the new owner if he has bitten before. If you disclose snd they still take the dog, you should be fine. Failing to disclose is where the trouble will come.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Kentucky on
Q: I work at a hotel in paducah Kentucky. Our company was bought by another company. Our newly promoted GM showed me a

New GM showed me a bag with sexual toys and said I could have them and started playing with them, then brought some to work to give me, and gave me alcohol and led to other things. Is this sexual harassment? Also the new AGM gave me quite a few long hugs

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 28, 2022

Certainly could be, yes. You should contact a civil rights attorney near your to review the case.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Kentucky on
Q: My employer wants me to clock in and out for bathroom breaks and I also had an ADA form filled out from my Doctor

I have a medical condition that causes me to have very frequent bathroom breaks my HR department wanted my doctor's office to fill out an ADA form but now that they have the form my employer wants me to clock in and out for bathroom breaks when no one else has to what can i do about this?

Rhiannon Herbert
Rhiannon Herbert
answered on Sep 28, 2022

You should contact a Kentucky employment attorney to discuss your situation in greater detail. Generally, break periods of 20 minutes or less constitute paid time. In addition, if you are being treated differently than other employees based on your disability and accommodation request, this can... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Trademark for Kentucky on
Q: Please Help, Trademarking My Companies Logo With Fees and Cost For Start up I Don’t Have at the moment.

Record Label logo needing to be Trademarked.

Erik Špila
Erik Špila
answered on Sep 27, 2022

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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Kentucky on
Q: If I give a dog away am I responsible if she bites someone? She is 6 months old and is a bit aggressive.

I was told that I would/could be held responsible, is this true. I have worked with a trainer for a month now and she is not getting any better. The trainer said the best thing to do would be to put her down. I want to avoid that at all cost.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 25, 2022

Switch trainers.

1 Answer | Asked in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Family Law and Real Estate Law for Kentucky on
Q: When the will is executed, am I able to buy out the home for 2/3 of the market value using the inheritance $

I am set to be 1/3 heir of my grandfathers estate. Guardianship of my grandfather was recently granted to his friend, who also happens to be the eventual executor of his will. He was placed in an assisted living facility, and his home is currently vacant.

I was hoping to he able to move... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 25, 2022

No. The rental and the sale both will have to be at full fair market value in order to preserve your grandfathers estate. You may be able to rent it and buy it later, but they will both have to be at fair market value.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: .Is the 50 days they have to report back to the court business days or calander days for warning order attorney?

I am filing a divorce in Kentucky in hardin county I have been trying to serve my spouse through certified mail, sheriff office, and now have file to have warning order attorney appointed.Is the 50 days they have to report back to the court business days or calander days?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 24, 2022

Calendar days.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Kentucky on
Q: Mentel health issues and strangulation charges
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 23, 2022

What is your question?

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Kentucky on
Q: I got pulled over in lexington Ky for speeding expired tags and no insurance. What could happen at court

I have insurance now I didn't know it had lapsed before I got stopped, and the tags renewed as well.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 20, 2022

Probably fines and court costs.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Employment Law for Kentucky on
Q: Am I bound to a 30 day leave notice in my employment contract?

Suppose I have an employment contract that says I have to give 30 days notice before resigning. Could my employer really force me to work against my will for 30 days? Could I be sued for not fulfilling the 30 day notice requirement?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 16, 2022

Theoretically, yes, although that is generally not how it happens. Once you give notice, they will generally ask you to leave shortly after that. The notice period rarely ever comes into play.

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Kentucky on
Q: How would child support and custody work via private sperm donation?

Hello, I’m supposed to meet a married lesbian couple soon in my home state, Tennessee (I wasn’t sure which state this should go in). They’re from Kentucky and the child would most likely be born there, however conception would happen in Tennessee. They want me to sign a contract primarily... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 16, 2022

It should be covered in the sperm donation contract.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation and Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: I inquired about my potential case and the paralegal said she'd give my information to the attorneys and she'll call me

I call again because i haven't heard back and I had additional information to give and again she said she'd call me. This 8-24-2022

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 16, 2022

Call and schedule an in person appointment with your lawyer to discuss the case and get an update.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Kentucky on
Q: How long until a found dog can be adopted by the new owner? I found a dog 9 days ago & no one has claimed him.

I reported the dog as found with the shelter & posted all over social media. Took to vet & he doesn’t have tags or microchip. I want to go ahead & get him neutered & all of his shots. How long does the previous owner have to come forward? My daughter has fallen in love with the... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 16, 2022

If no one has claimed him within five (5) days and theres no other info is of ownership, you can consider him your dog. The sooner you get him chipped and vetted, the sooner you’ll be able to say he is your dog.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Kentucky on
Q: Are there any rules on stopping child support when the child has quit school has a job and stays at cust. Parent rarely

I have a child support order in Kentucky in which was on two children but my oldest (18) has been removed and I still pay the same amount for my 17 year old BUT BOTH GIRLS 18 & 17 have quit high school and has jobs and rarely stay at custodial parents. Again I the oldest is no longer on the... Read more »

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 16, 2022

Yes. Make a motion to

Modify your support obligation immediately.

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