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Friend needs Family Lawyer in NKy ASAP - custody related

kyfirewifekyfirewife member
in Cincinnati Babies
One of my friends suddenly faces herself facing an unexpected custody battle.

Her and her son's father (they never married) have shared joint custody since S's birth three years ago, he's actually paid more child support than he "had" to, in order to make sure that she could cover living expenses (he works odd hours, so he agreed that she should have primary custody).

He sees his son at least once a week, for overnight visits, everything was going very well. They've maintained a friendly relationship for the sake of their son, and are on good terms, split holidays, come together for his birthday, etc.

Or so she thought.

She got served with papers on Monday that he is seeking full custody. Court date is in two weeks. (I'm blaming the live-in girlfriend that's pressuring him for marriage).

He never said a word to her and this has completely blindsided her.

Since their original agreement was mutual, she never had an attorney. It was a legal agreement, but she said they just did it themselves (??).

I know the chances of him getting full custody are slim, but he does have an attorney so it's obvious he's planning on fighting for it. Which means she needs an attorney to make sure she's got her ducks in a row legally.

Any recommendations? Words of advice?

TIA!
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Re: Friend needs Family Lawyer in NKy ASAP - custody related

  • vbmegvbmeg
    I know fellow bumpie Jennifer Landry (I'm drawing a blank on screenname jscaggs, maybe) practices law in KY and I believe she handles custody disputes.
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  • riabironriabiron member
    Dawn M. Gentry, Esq.
    Holly A. Daugherty and Associates
    513 Madison Ave.
    Fourth Floor
    Covington, KY 41011
    859.431.4511 office
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  • AllieSchmallieAllieSchmallie

    imageriabiron:
    Dawn M. Gentry, Esq.
    Holly A. Daugherty and Associates
    513 Madison Ave.
    Fourth Floor
    Covington, KY 41011
    859.431.4511 office
    859.431.3352 facsimile

    I didn't know you knew her! She's my friend IRL. :)

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  • KYmama9286KYmama9286 member
    I recommend Jen too (Jscaggs)! She has done some legal work for us and is great :-)
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  • riabironriabiron member
    dawn and i went to law school together! I photographed her wedding in St. Thomas. :)
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  • AllieSchmallieAllieSchmallie

    imageriabiron:
    dawn and i went to law school together! I photographed her wedding in St. Thomas. :)

    Awesome, I didn't know that! My brother was the best man in their wedding. :)

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  • riabironriabiron member
    SMALL WORLD! :)
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  • JscaggsJscaggs
    Family law is the majority of my practice.  Have her call tomorrow and schedule a meeting with me (Jennifer Landry) at 859-341-2500.  I have continuing education classes all day tomorrow, but can meet with her on Monday afternoon.  I could do Saturday too if she would prefer, just have her tell them I said it was okay.
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