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You have to include all your creditors on your schedule. If you want to keep the furniture purchased from the different creditors, then you have to reaffirm the debt, which may defeat the purpose for filing the bankruptcy. Failure to do so, the creditors are entitled to their goods. It's more like you cannot afford to keep what you have!... Read Answer

Covenants and restrictions placed on real estate remain enforceable indefinitely, unless all property owners subject to said restrictions agree to the change or the restrictions are found to be illegal.   If the deed to him referenced the deed book and page number containing the restriction to "hay and grassland only", then he took title subject to that restriction and has no recourse other than to ask all persons benefiting from the restriction to release him or, if he is unable to do that, he will have to file a lawsuit in Circuit Court of the county where the land is located.  In order to prevail, all of the present owners of the properties which benefitted from the original restriction would have to be made parties and he would have to convince the court that there is a reason that the restriction should be released, i.e., it no longer is relevant or is discriminatory.  ... Read Answer

If there is a valid will, that would control.  If there is no will, under Kentucky law, one-half of the estate would go to your grandmother and one-half would be divided among your mother and her siblings. You need to file a petition in probate court in the county where your grandfather lived to be appointed as administrator of his estate.  That would put you in charge unless someone then produced a valid will. What county do you live in? Jan Kreutzer Elder Law Center... Read Answer

Candidly, you probably won't be able to get an attorney to take your case, not because you didn't go to the hospital (although that doesn't help) but because you have no damages, other than the price of the meal.  You don't claim any medical expenses, any time lost from work, any continuing need for medical treatment, etc.... Read Answer

Child custody is established and decided in a court room. Until than both parents have equal rights to the child. If the mother is unfit that is enough evidence to file for custody. Your brother and yourself should educate oneself regarding different types of custody and what would make more appropriate for your situation. Feel free to contact my office and speak with a case manager at 877-866-8665 or email help@smsattorneys.com... Read Answer

Heaven, you need to review the paper-work in details to see what kind of custody he is asking in the temporary paperwork. You will than need to prepare a response to the request of temporary custody. Child Custody and Divorce Lawyers are not cheap, they can range from anywhere $3,000 - $5,000. If you can represent yourself in court, we do have payment plans and packages which provides you legal document drafting and educational resources to best represent yourself in court. Feel free to contact my office and speak with a case manager at 877-866-8665 or email help@smsattorneys.com for clarification.... Read Answer

If you have a Separation Agreement or Property Settlement stating that he will have the car transferred in to his name, you may take him back to court to show cause as to why he is not abiding by that agreement. The remedy for not adhering to the agreeement is contempt of court. Contempt of court can result in any number of consequences, ranging from a warning to jail time. ... Read Answer

You might want to get the title or full ownership of the house yourself, and seperate your assessts prior to him declaring bankruptcy. I am not a bankruptcy specialist so you will have to speak with a bankruptcy lawyer. However, if you have concerns under Family Law you can Feel free to contact my office and speak with a case manager at 877-866-8665 or email help@smsattorneys.com to go over your options. Licensed in New York and New Jersey. Looking forward to hearing from you.... Read Answer

Yes, you can take him back to court, Beverly. It is advisable to review your current Custody and Support order to see what it says about your insurance concerns. If it's mentioned in the support order, then you can file it as a contempt otherwise please consult with an attorney directly regarding the matter. We are based in New York but we do provide services in your state, as well as have monthly payment plans available. Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only. Feel free to call 1-877-866-8665 for Case Manager.... Read Answer

We go through a lot of similar cases like yours where the child is taken away from the parent in hospital. However, this does become an extensive custody case. I need to know more details about the case. How old is the child. When last you have seen the child. Where is the child now and etc. Please contact my office as we specialize in reuniting children with parents as well competent and aggressively represent parents. Please keep in mind that not all lawyers are the same, therefore be very cautious as to which attorney or law firm you chose to work with. We are based in New York but my network of SMS ATTORNEYS does travel out of state for clients and we might have a Child Custody lawyer available in KY. Feel free to give us a call for a free consultation. If you're facing financial hardship, one option may be to speak with the court clerk about a court-appointed lawyer, known as a Pro Bono, or free lawyer. If you would like to retain our services while on a limited budget, do let us know and we will try to do our best to offer payment plans options. Ahsan Syed answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship with SMS ATTORNEYS without a signed retainer. Thank You. Toll-Free 1-877-866-8665 // Child Custody Lawyer in KY.... Read Answer

Terminating parental rights is not easy and not a do it yourself project unless the other parent is out of the country and or he or she agrees to terminate their rights. You can try to get sole legal and physical custody at best which is similar to the terminating of parental rights as it will give you exclusive control over the child life. It would be wise to go after the $10,000 arrears and see if he will be willing to settle the deal by terminating his parental rights. Feel free to give me a call if you would like to work with me or if you have any further questions. Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details.... Read Answer

Sorry about what you are going through. Times must be tough for you. But if you can truly not afford the expense of child support, you can contest it in court to modify the terms. I am happy to see that you are taking the initiatives to do better in life by going to college and stuff. For that reason, we might be able to assist you in a cost-effective manner. There are a couple of issues you highlighted, and I would like to discuss more over the phone rather than to just answer here. So when you have time, do give me a call. Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details. If you can not afford a private attorney, you may be eligible for a Pro Bono lawyer provided by some courts and if not, feel free to ask about our affordable payment plans.... Read Answer

When you have are on a fixed budget and can't afford a lawyer, one of the things you can do is find a lawyer that is willing to be able to work with you on a payment plan or be able to provide you legal counsel and or document preparations services. We do this for most of our clients. You can also represent yourself and just pay a lawyer for legal advice and guidance. Another thing you can do in your situation is for look for free or low-cost lawyers, like probono attorneys. You should try to pursue unpaid child support which can also help you pay a lawyer. Above answer and comments to questions are for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship without a signed retainer. Please reach out to an attorney you are comfortable with working and discussing your case in more details.... Read Answer

Visitors visas are given by the consulate if the embassy feels there is a excellent chance the visitor will return. Alternatively if the embassy won’t give her a visitor visa and if you love this woman and want to marry her, she can obtain a fiancé visa and then immigrate to the USA or you could get married in kiev and bring her over when the visa is processed. Both options take about the same time. Hire counsel to plan a strategy that fits both your goals and let counsel handle all steps from A to Z ... Read Answer

If the boy is a student at this time and you wish to have him continue his education in the US, you could possibly find a school for him that would issue an I-20, and send the I-20 to him with your affidavit of support including the form I-134 affidavit of support, job letter, banking statement, last year's tax return, and a statement to the consulate or embassy concerning your relationship with the boy and why you would be willing to sponsor him for schooling in the US.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.  ... Read Answer