Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky

Re: epo hearing

Your question about whether you need a lawyer reminds me of a Discovery channel show where a fellow was trapped out in a ravine because a boulder fell onto his arm. He amputated his arm with a pocket knife and saved his life. Like this man, you can represent yourself in a domestic violence action but it will be messy, painful and all bets are off on how it will turn out.

If it were me, I would get a lawyer and I would subpoena that witness to testify on my behalf.

Re: epo hearing

Yes. You need to contact an attorney immediately. Your wife will appear in court and request a Domestic Violence Order, making the Emergency Protective Order permanent. Once this happens, you will never again be able to own or use a firearm, and it will be difficult if not impossible to get the DVO modified or reversed.

You are best advised to seek the services of a competent Kentucky attorney. You can telephone your local bar association for a referral, or can find a good lawyer on-line at the Kentucky Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service:

http://www.kybar.org/Default.aspx?tabid=291

Good luck!

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Re: epo hearing

Yes, I would contact an attorney to discuss your options with them. You will be entitled to an EPO hearing within 14 days and will have the opportunity to cross examine her and any witnesses that she puts on for proof.