He is able to work more. I am making more only because i work 8-5 m-f, 40+ hours per week. He is a nurse practitioner and I am a nurse so his earning potential is greater. I am working full time because he won't. So in a divorce how does this pan out?
answered on Sep 20, 2017
Most courts in Colorado will impute full time assuming that the spouse is capable of working those hours and that those hours are available within reason in the spouse's industry. In your case, without knowing more, it sounds like the court would impute full-time on your spouse based on his... View More 
answered on Sep 4, 2017
The easiest way is to call up the clerk and ask for the case number. You should have the names of the parties ready.
I have full custody, he only has visitation. We are supposed to share decision making on school. Colorado law does not require they begin until they are 6 and he is not 6 until next summer
answered on Jul 16, 2017
The reality is that if you both have equal education decision-making with no tie-breaking provision, then he cannot force you to send the child to kindergarten. He would need to first file a motion with the court and then get an order for kindergarten attendance before you would be required to send... View More
I have spoken to a lawyer about the basics and I am entitled to alimony. We just haven't filed anything yet.
answered on Jul 2, 2017
No. Moving generally has nothing to do with alimony (called spousal support or spousal maintenance in Colorado) unless it changes the economic circumstances of the person who moved - even then, some courts don't take it in to consideration.
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