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    Default Establishing Sole Custody When the Father Cannot be Located

    My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Kentucky

    My son's bio father hasn't had contact with him in 2 years. According to Kentucky law, is there a certain amount of time before it's considered abandonment? Since he has had no contact, am I considered the custodial parent? We have a child support order, but he does not pay. He payed for one month last year, but stopped abruptly. He is currently $13,000 in arrears. Am I required to have an attorney to petition the court for sole custody or can I draw up the petition myself? And if so, where do I take it after it's drawn up? Please quote Kentucky laws if possible. Thank you in advance for any advice.

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    Default Re: Establishing Sole Custody When the Father Cannot be Located

    You have another thread about "abandonment".

    If there is a child support order, there probably already is a custody order. If not then, by virtue of his being absent and your having sole custody, you are the sole custodian. If you would be more comfortable for some reason having that formalized in an order, you would do so through the court that has jurisdiction over your case by virtue of the prior proceedings. It's up to you to determine if you are or are not capable of representing yourself in court, and figuring out how to draft, file and serve a motion.

    Kentucky's domestic relations laws pertaining to child custody are here.

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