Results 1 to 5 of 5

Hybrid View

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    6

    Exclamation Seeking Primary Custody in Kentucky

    I Live in Kentucky:

    I have an 18-month year old daughter and she is an angel. Sadly, the mother and I were never married and our relationship in general lasted about 3 years. I am 24 years old and am a Security Officer. The mother is 21. Partly why we did not work out is because she is bi polar, and just really was not ready for parenthood. So we both have done been to court already to establish custody, she has primary physical and I just have joint with visitation. To trying sum this up the best way, I can. I am trying to switch it around. I want the primary physical custody and give her visitation. My reasoning is because our daughter has never had a steady place to stay, the mother is always taking her to her moms, or grandma’s or my mothers or I have her. Therefore, our daughter Kaylee is always bouncing around while the mom is out partying. She has a different boyfriend every week some that are criminals. Another is that the fact she is bi polar and does not take her medication. She draws SSI because she is bi polar, but the Judge gave it to her only under the conditions that she is treated for her condition and she has not been since she was diagnosed. I am scared that she could harm Kaylee because she has harmed herself before due to being bi polar. The mother recently even had sexual relations with a 15-year-old boy and said she did not know he was 15. She even took our daughter to this boy’s house and stayed over night there with his family there. Also in general, I would just like to have more time with my baby then what I do. My visitation is only from Saturday to Sunday, and I need something more concrete in writing then just that. The mother might care but I believe a baby at this age needs if not both one of its parents majority of the time. Therefore, I am lost and just wanted to know peoples opinions as well as what steps I could take to get my baby on my side. I realize going for full custody could take an arm and a leg which is why I am ready to live with just primary physical.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    2,773

    Default Re: Seeking Primary Custody in Kentucky

    Quote Quoting rocker85
    View Post
    I Live in Kentucky:

    I have an 18-month year old daughter and she is an angel. Sadly, the mother and I were never married and our relationship in general lasted about 3 years. I am 24 years old and am a Security Officer. The mother is 21. Partly why we did not work out is because she is bi polar, and just really was not ready for parenthood. So we both have done been to court already to establish custody, she has primary physical and I just have joint with visitation. To trying sum this up the best way, I can. I am trying to switch it around. I want the primary physical custody and give her visitation. My reasoning is because our daughter has never had a steady place to stay, the mother is always taking her to her moms, or grandma’s or my mothers or I have her. Therefore, our daughter Kaylee is always bouncing around while the mom is out partying. She has a different boyfriend every week some that are criminals. Another is that the fact she is bi polar and does not take her medication. She draws SSI because she is bi polar, but the Judge gave it to her only under the conditions that she is treated for her condition and she has not been since she was diagnosed. I am scared that she could harm Kaylee because she has harmed herself before due to being bi polar. The mother recently even had sexual relations with a 15-year-old boy and said she did not know he was 15. She even took our daughter to this boy’s house and stayed over night there with his family there. Also in general, I would just like to have more time with my baby then what I do. My visitation is only from Saturday to Sunday, and I need something more concrete in writing then just that. The mother might care but I believe a baby at this age needs if not both one of its parents majority of the time. Therefore, I am lost and just wanted to know peoples opinions as well as what steps I could take to get my baby on my side. I realize going for full custody could take an arm and a leg which is why I am ready to live with just primary physical.
    You should speak to a local attorney who will be able to tell you what your options are.

    Usually, hiring an attorney for custody issues is really best.

  3. #3

    Default Re: Seeking Primary Custody in Kentucky

    How does you final orders read regarding your visitation..look them over carefully and see if it says sat-sun with "LIBERAL VISITATION"

    Unfortunetly "PRIMARY CUSTODY" simply means she has custody, but you do have rights!

    You are making alot of allegations about the mom...now the question is...Can you prove it?? do you know anyone who would be willing to testify that they have witnessed any of your allegations

    Try to be available to keep your child every time she wants to party or whatever keeps her from parenting, and start documenting the days's hours, weeks that the child is with you, even if grandma or auntie have the child offer to take the child or if you can go to there house and spend time with your daughter even if it's just for an hour and document! document! notate the things you and the child did, games played, t.v. shows watched etc...

    If possible have a friend/relative verify your time spent with the child while in your care by signing your documentation.

    gather as much proof as you can...then seek an attorney

    but, if you know your child is in danger call child protective services

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    6

    Default Re: Seeking Primary Custody in Kentucky

    That's what I was going to do. But as far as the 15 year old goes, What could be done for them to do something about that. The boy's not my child so its not like I can just go press charges so what steps maybe?

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Posts
    9,096

    Default Re: Seeking Primary Custody in Kentucky

    Quote Quoting rocker85
    View Post
    That's what I was going to do. But as far as the 15 year old goes, What could be done for them to do something about that. The boy's not my child so its not like I can just go press charges so what steps maybe?
    You couldn't press charges even if the boy was your son.

    Only the DA can press charges.

    However, as a citizen, you have the authority and obligation to report a crime against anyone.

    1. Sponsored Links
       

Similar Threads

  1. Modification of Custody: New Jersey Child Custody Modification to Obtain Primary Physical Custody
    By Novice in forum Child Custody, Support and Visitation
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 02-10-2011, 04:29 PM
  2. Seeking Custody of Obese Child Due to Primary Parents Neglect
    By concerned dad in forum Child Custody, Support and Visitation
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 07-04-2009, 09:22 AM
  3. Can I Win Primary Custody
    By crewsedward in forum Child Custody, Support and Visitation
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 02-11-2009, 07:17 PM
  4. Is Primary Custody to Father Possible
    By lostwithoutmychild in forum Child Custody, Support and Visitation
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 08-02-2008, 03:26 AM
  5. What Are My Chances of Getting Primary Custody of My Son
    By kenshin182002 in forum Child Custody, Support and Visitation
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 10-08-2007, 01:42 PM
 
 
Sponsored Links

Legal Help, Information and Resources