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We do not have children together. No mortgage just rent together that is 1600.00 a month.
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answered on Nov 25, 2019
If you file jointly and submit a complete separation agreement signed by both parties, you can ask the Court to enter the agreement as an order and waive your appearance. The Court may grant that request though the Court must review the agreement for conscionability.
I have had physical custody of the children for over 100 days. The custodial parent will not assist financially in any way. I am still paying her child support. I have a court date set in April for the district to review my case. Is there anything else I can do to lift the financial burden from... View More 
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answered on Nov 25, 2019
The child support modification will be retroactive to the date of filing based on a mutually agreed upon change in parenting time.
He needs help with what steps to take. Where can I send him to get help? Pro bono or until funds become available? She won’t respond to texts about child care or anything.
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answered on Nov 21, 2019
He could check with Colorado Legal Services if he can not afford an attorney. The courthouses also have self-represented litigant assistance centers.
they are telling me because i have not been able to pay child support i cant see my kid except when its good for them because they are putting a 13 yr old boy on a sleep scheduled and they have not followed the custody agreement at all ps he thinks he is invincible because hes a cop
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answered on Nov 21, 2019
Child support and parenting time are two different things. If you do not pay child support, you can still see your children.
I have never been in court before and don't really know what to expect. I came back from work and my wife was raining insults and curses at me. At some point I responded to those insults which she took as a threat and called the police on me. Please any advise provided is greatly appreciated!... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2019
Yes, if you have been accused of a crime then you should have an attorney.
Is it worth trying to fight this in court. She was and still is married to another man at the time but has no contact with him do to a protective order she obtained three years ago
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answered on Nov 18, 2019
She should respond. The DNA test results will determine the paternity, however if she has been served with a petition and summons and does not respond, the Court can decide the matter without her input.
Is that legal I was told all money's go to principal first
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answered on Nov 17, 2019
You will have to provide more information before anyone can answer your question. For example, who stopped paying interest on what?
As in: geographic proximity, pursuant to best interest factors set forth in CRS: 14-10-124
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answered on Nov 12, 2019
There is no "bright line" rule. It depends on the circumstances. Generally shared parenting may not work well for children whose parent's live in different school districts. While time with both parents is important, it is not beneficial to children to spend a large amount of time... View More
My child is having panic attacks, and ever Incresing anxiety when having to return to mother. Step father is verbally abusive to my child and verbally and physically abusive to his own kids.
I have my weekend visitation now and would like to legally keep the child with me so they can be... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2019
You could potentially file for an emergency restriction of parenting time depending on your evidence. If you believe based on credible evidence that abuse is occurring you can also make a report to the Department of Human Services.
We attended mediation and weren't able to resolve anything because I feel strongly that more time with his father would not be in our son's best interest (he is an admitted abuser and alcoholic). Since then, I have found another 50/50 plan that I would consider trying, but he won't... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2019
You will have the opportunity to respond to your ex's request to modify. I agree with the last answer that a Child and Family Investigator (CFI) can be helpful in this situation to look into the matter and make a recommendation to the Court. The CFI is a neutral and should make an unbiased... View More
Ex has not seen or spoken to kids in 7 years, over $60,000 behind CS, never sent anything to kids and left CO years ago. He was supposed to go back to court to have 50% cust. after completing certain task, but never did. I have made every decision and full care/support for our kids since the... View More
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answered on Nov 13, 2019
I agree with the last answer. You can file a motion to modify based on existing circumstances and his lack of participation. If you do not know where he is, child support enforcement has locator services. It is possible to serve notice by publication upon court approval, though you have to show... View More
My ex-husband was recently arrested. His mother (my child’s grandmother) took her and refuses to give her to me. Since I don’t have a custody court order I cannot get her back. I am at loss for what to do. Is it possible to get an emergency custody court order?
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answered on Nov 13, 2019
Yes, you can request emergency custody given that someone who does not have legal custody is preventing you from access to your child. You would file a motion for emergency custody and because you will have to describe the reasons for your request, it is best to have the assistance of an attorney.
I Was detained by law enforcement. During that time I allowed my ex-wifes parents to take the kids. I was not arrested or charged for anything. I have primary parenting rights for our children. She kept the children and filed a temporary restraining order and the very next day she filed a motion... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2019
It depends. An attorney would have to see the parenting plan and also determine whether your detention would have created grounds for an emergency change in parenting. Your situation is complex and your questions can not be answered based just on the limited information provided here.
Over the years he refuses to allow me to see the autopsy results. Also this same brother masterminded a banking fraud with the brother that passed away, when our mother had passed away in 1992, he included my mothers landlady in this.... they forged and cashed a check from my mothers account at her... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2019
It really depends on what the will provided for and whether he violated any fiduciary duties. An attorney would have to see the will to advise you.
So she can pay off her house and if she dies then my friend will get get 10% of the will!
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answered on Oct 26, 2019
Anybody can ask anyone if they are willing to negotiate, however negotiation is not necessary if not desired.
My husband was ordered to pay opposing party attorney fees in a family law matter. The judge ordered him to pay the full amount in 30 days which is not possible in conjunction with the amount he is paying for child support. The opposing attorney is now stating that she is assessing and 8% interest... View More
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answered on Oct 24, 2019
If you are not in compliance with payment provisions of the court order, she can bring a contempt claim. There is separate law on interest on unpaid judgments.
If my ex later attemps to claim there was. Am I protectes by the 4th amendment?
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answered on Oct 23, 2019
Typically a decree would not state whether or not domestic violence occurred. It would address that it was or was not proven. Usually decrees do not address domestic violence unless there was a protection order pursued simultaneously with the dissolution. A person can always say that something did... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2019
Disability compensation is gross income for purposes of support, though not divisible as a property settlement. This has been considered by many state courts but also the U.S. Supreme Court. You should consult with an attorney familiar with the military as there are a lot of unique aspects of... View More
it states that each parent my exercise up to 14 consecutive days with 30 day notification. According to my ex's attorney - he says that means she can split the 14 days any which way she pleases. Is that correct?
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answered on Oct 23, 2019
It depends on what your agreement was. If the terms are ambiguous, then a court can consider extrinsic evidence to establish what the parties agreed to. If this issue was decided by a court, rather than by the parties then you can request a clarification from the court as to the meaning. You... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2019
You usually would not be able to use a recording unless the person recorded was there to testify because it would be considered hearsay. There are some exceptions to hearsay, however testimony of children is often not used in court to protect the child. It depends on what kind of case is happening... View More
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