Long story short, I recently had my passport revoked while abroad due to a state felony arrest warrant being issued for me about 8 years ago. During my time abroad, I have filled my US taxes every year, voted in every election (same district that has filled the charges), been registered in the... Read more »
answered on Dec 30, 2020
You have a tricky situation:
I would approach it this way. I would contact a very good criminal lawyer in the jurisdiction where the criminal action is lodged and abide his advice. If your theory (or any theory) is correct, then you can attack the passport problem once you have your... Read more »
Company is not located in USA. Another company office is used as delivery. All vendor invoices are invoiced to the international entity. Do we have to pay the Vendor Colorado Sales tax?
answered on Oct 6, 2018
Unlike VAT, sales tax is paid by the vendor at point of sale. So, if the purchase was in Colorado, the vendor must report and pay sales tax on the sale unless there is an exemption under state law. Such exemptions often exist for non-profit charitable entities with § 501(c) status, but the... Read more »
Thai law dictates that we split all assets accrued after marriage 50/50. Assets owned prior to marriage are said to be personal property and left out of this calculation. However, I have two houses in Colorado. Can my wife claim access to these properties as well? We are currently living in... Read more »
answered on Apr 1, 2017
Potentially, yes. If you were married when the homes were purchased, they are automatically included in the marital estate in CO. If they were purchased prior to the marriage, the appreciation (and potentially the whole property) would be included in the marital estate. Note, the Thai property... Read more »
What can I do?
My husband is in the UAE. We have a house in Florida. Me and our 2 kids have been living in Colorado for almost 2 years. He refuses to pay child support and our kids and I have gone through a major life style adjustment. He said in an email that if agree to his terms, which... Read more »
answered on Jan 18, 2017
Family law is exclusively state law. There is limited international enforcement of custody, kidnapping, and other matters, but these are very rarely utilized. You can seek a court order in Colorado which can establish support if you ex ever re-enters the US or is a US citizen/resident. However, if... Read more »
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