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Joshua is seeking a free divorce lawyer in Kentucky. He is currently separated from his wife and pays child support for their 6-year-old son. He is also seeking to establish a custody arrangement and retrieve personal belongings from his wifes residence. He has faced issues with finding representation due to a conflict of interest with a local attorney. He was advised to contact Legal Aid of the Bluegrass for free legal services. He was also informed about the possibility of requesting a court order to retrieve his belongings during the divorce proceedings.

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i am needing a free divorce lawyer
What is the reason for your divorce, ****? In Kentucky, you can file for divorce if you or your spouse has lived there for at least 180 days.
we are currently separated, and the relationship has deteriorated. We have a 6 year old son, and I would like to move on with my life and have rights with my son.
Are there any existing custody arrangements for your son? In Kentucky, courts generally favor joint custody, allowing both parents to share in the upbringing of the child.
no we don’t have any arrangements besides what im paying in child support
What is the amount of child support you're currently paying? In Kentucky, child support is calculated based on both parents' income, number of children, and other factors.
im legally supposed to pay *$ a month, but I’ve also been paying the full cost of his school tuition myself among other things.
Are you seeking to modify the child support order due to the additional expenses you're incurring?

In Kentucky:
- Child support modifications can be requested if there's a significant change in circumstances.
- Contact Jefferson County Family Court: (*) *-*.
no, im fine with the *$. But I would like to have some of my things back from her house, and a schedule arrangement for my son.
What type of custody arrangement are you seeking for your son?

In Kentucky:
- Courts generally favor joint custody.
- A parenting plan detailing custody and visitation can be established.
- Contact Jefferson County Family Court: (*) *-*.
Days in which she can’t keep him from me. I live in Floyd County
What specific days or times are you hoping to have custody of your son?

In Kentucky:
- A detailed parenting plan can be established.
- Contact Floyd County Family Court: (*) *-*.
well I would hope for half the week.
In Kentucky:
- Joint custody is often granted, allowing equal time with the child.
- Contact Floyd County Family Court for further assistance: (*) *-*.
will the Floyd county family court help me find a free attorney. The only one I can find around here will not represent me because my wife has been advised by them. They consider it a conflict of interest
Have you tried contacting the Kentucky Legal Aid Society for free legal representation? They can be reached at (*) *-*.
the only one I have contacted is apallred.
What is the specific issue you have with apallred?

In Kentucky:
- Legal Aid of the Bluegrass offers free legal services: (*) *-*.
- Conflict of interest rules prevent lawyers from representing opposing parties.
they apparently have an issue with representing me, because they have advised my wife on something.
What was the advice given to your wife by apallred? This could help determine if there's a conflict of interest. In Kentucky, lawyers can't represent opposing parties in the same case.
It was on divorce I assume.
What specific advice did apallred give to your wife regarding the divorce? This information could help determine if there's a conflict of interest.
they wouldn’t tell me. They just said that they had advised my wife about divorce and it would be a conflict of interest to represent me
What other legal aid services have you contacted for representation? In Kentucky, there are several organizations that provide free legal help, such as the Kentucky Legal Aid Society: (*) *-*.
i haven’t contacted any. Are these places in my area and does that matter?
Yes, location matters as different states have different laws. In Kentucky, you can contact Legal Aid of the Bluegrass: (*) *-*. They provide free legal services.
ok. If they aren’t in my county can they still help?
Yes, Legal Aid of the Bluegrass can still assist you even if they aren't in your county. They serve multiple counties in Kentucky.
ok I may try to give them a call.
That sounds like a good plan, ****. Remember, they are there to help you navigate through this process. Good luck!
Thank you
What specific items are you trying to retrieve from your wife's house? In Kentucky, property division in a divorce is typically equitable, meaning it's divided fairly but not necessarily equally.
just my safe, a bed that I paid for and one of the tvs that I paid for
What steps have you taken so far to retrieve your belongings from your wife's house? In Kentucky, you may need a court order to retrieve personal property from a shared residence.
and all the clothes I have there
I haven’t made any attempts to retrieve anything yet
What's stopping you from retrieving your belongings? In Kentucky, you may need a court order to retrieve personal property from a shared residence.
I’m sure they won’t let me just take the requested items
What makes you think they won't let you retrieve your belongings? In Kentucky, you may need a court order to retrieve personal property from a shared residence.
she lives with her parents
What is the relationship like with her parents? Are they preventing you from retrieving your belongings?
I mean she’s using one of the tvs but she doesn’t use the bed
Are her parents refusing to let you retrieve your belongings?
I’m sure they would make a big deal about it just out of principal
they would make a big deal out of getting my things just because they can
Have you considered involving law enforcement to ensure a peaceful retrieval of your belongings? In Kentucky, you may request a civil standby.
no, because I don’t want my son to have to go through something like that. I don’t want him to see the police coming in and doing anything
Have you considered retrieving your belongings when your son is not present? In Kentucky, a civil standby can be requested to ensure a peaceful retrieval of personal property.
no. I think it would be better if I just tried to ask for it in the divorce with a court order
In Kentucky, you can request a court order during the divorce proceedings to retrieve your personal property. Contact Floyd County Family Court: (*) *-*.
ok thank you.
Thank you
I appreciate it
i will
ok