Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in Kentucky

Re: custudy

It is not possible to give you a clear legal answer to your inquiry without a more detailed evaluation of the facts of your case.

Basically speaking, however, assuming that you are not married to the child's mother, you will have to obtain a judicial determination of paternity by filing a petition in the Family Court in the county where the child currently resides. Once paternity has been legally established, you can then ask the Court to grant you reasonable visitation.

You should not take any action, based upon my advice, without consulting an attorney and explaining all the facts to him. 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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