Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky

two teenagers age 16 and age 17 in ky wish to live with their materal grandmother. they live with her now but the father wants them back. the two girls state they were abused by the father and thats why they are with the materal grandmother. question- can he take these two girls in court if the girls choose to live with their materal grandmother???


Asked on 9/06/09, 8:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Napier Troutman & Napier, PLLC

Hopefully the alleged abuse has been reported to the proper authorities. As to the answer to the question, the court is supposed to consider the wishes of the child (teen) in making their determination but as only one out of several factors. So, yes, the court could order them back to their father.

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Answered on 9/14/09, 9:56 am


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