Child Custody Legal Proceedings

Summary

The user, a resident of Kentucky, lost custody of their child due to a failed drug test. The child is currently living with the users sister-in-law. The user has since taken steps towards rehabilitation, including attending IOP classes and passing drug tests. The user is now trying to regain custody and is seeking advice on how to navigate the legal process. The user has an upcoming phone appointment with the childs appointed lawyer and is unsure of the lawyers role. The user is also dealing with issues regarding court-ordered visitation rights, which the sister-in-law is allegedly violating.

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I received a letter in the mail from the lawyer that was appointed to my child that's four years old. I do not have custody of my child right now I'm just wondering why the lawyer would wanna talk to me if the petitioner is the one that filed a motion
What is the content of the letter you received from the lawyer? This will help me understand the situation better.
That I have a appointment with her over the phone next week regarding my child
What is the nature of the motion filed by the petitioner?
I didn't respond back in the 20 days I had after it was filed and now my child's lawyer is wanting to talk to me I'm just trying to figure out if she is going to be only for the child or of she will hear me out and actually try to get the child back with the biological parents
What state are you located in? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding child custody laws in your area.
Kentucky
What is the current custody arrangement and why don't you have custody of your child?

In Kentucky, the court considers the best interests of the child when determining custody.
I failed a drug test and the child was placed in the home with her aunt. He aunt promise to have visitation with us and video visits she stoped visiting almost 2 years ago. I tried to contact her and she want let me see my child. I had another child last year * with out social services being involved my child passed away 3 months old.
Have you taken any steps towards rehabilitation since the failed drug test? In Kentucky, demonstrating rehabilitation can be a factor in regaining custody.
Yes
What steps have you taken towards rehabilitation? This could be crucial in your case. In Kentucky, showing evidence of rehabilitation can positively influence custody decisions.
I done the IOP classes. Drug testing and everything I also had another child without social services being involved I passed every drug screen at doctors appointments as well
What is the name of the court handling your case? In Kentucky, demonstrating rehabilitation can influence custody decisions. It's important to present this evidence to the court.
Owsley Co. circuit
What is the name of the lawyer appointed to your child?

Owsley County Circuit Court's contact details are:
Address: * Main St, Booneville, KY *, USA
Phone: +* *-*-*
Tammy Howard
What is the contact information for Tammy Howard?
*-*-*
What is the specific motion that the petitioner filed?
Petition for custody, visitation,child support
What is your current relationship with the petitioner?

In Kentucky, the court considers the best interests of the child, including the relationship with each parent, when determining custody.
A sister in law
What is your current relationship with your child and how often do you communicate or visit?
She want let me see her.
What steps have you taken to address the issue of not being allowed to see your child?
She told us we could see her every week and call her I've done that. I've sent pictures of clothes and shoes I've bought her asked if she could meet to pick them up she don't want anything from is she don't want us to be involved with our child
What steps have you taken to legally enforce your visitation rights?
Well this is actually this first time is going back to court. I sent her a message about visiting her and getting a lawyer if she didn't let us visit our baby it's actually court ordered for her to let us see her once a week
What evidence do you have of your attempts to visit your child and the petitioner's refusal? In Kentucky, violation of court-ordered visitation can be considered contempt of court.