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Notice of intervention to a current court case?
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answered on Jul 16, 2022
It could be for child support purposes or dependency and neglect purposes.
My daughter was with my mom for the school year because she wanted to try a different school. I signed papers that she could only have my daughter until Aug. My mom now wants to keep her.
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answered on Jul 14, 2022
If your Mother is keeping her beyond your consent, then you can involve law enforcement and they can retrieve the child.
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answered on Apr 6, 2022
If there is no court order, then you should not deny the other parent access unless there are safety reasons.
I have worked for my entire marriage but my husband hasn't and has no retirement plan.
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answered on Apr 4, 2022
He will be entitled to a spousal share, however the percentage depends on the length of service and the overlap with the length of marriage.
As a victim of a dumb domestic violence case with a no contact with restraining order made by judge which is I against my wishes and 24 weeks pregnant. I already filed for a non harassment order right after first court date... But how can I get permission to talk/contact the defendant in jail about... View More 
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answered on Mar 27, 2022
You should always keep your safety and the safety of the baby in mind. There is a protection order in place for a reason. However, you can ask the prosecutor to modify the protection order in order to allow discussion about children.
When filing divorce paperwork I'm at the part asking about cash on hand and bank accounts. We didn't share bank accounts or money. So do I check joint because I had the account while we were together?
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answered on Mar 26, 2022
Joint accounts are accounts that are jointly titled. If you have an individual bank account you identify it and mark it individual.
Mother has remarried, has two more children with step-father. We share 50/50 custody of our 8 YO son. Mother and new family want to move out of state. I have a pretty serious lady in my life, but not remarried. Ex and I have a good working relationship and son is doing great in all aspects. 5... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2022
Each case is different. It is not about gender but what is in the child's best interests.
"How do I show it's better for him to be with his single dad than whole new family?" That is a question that you have to ask yourself to determine what is in the child's best... View More
The custodian parent requested an “adjustment” I filled out all the documents and sent them back, haven’t heard anything yet…… does the custodian parent get to see all the paperwork I filled out with all my information on it?
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answered on Mar 20, 2022
Yes, both parents have the right to see all of the financial disclosures filed in relation to the case.
My ex provided a print out of my medical information from delivery as an exhibit in our custody hearing yesterday without my consent or knowledge in an attempt to slander. Colorado
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answered on Mar 12, 2022
I am sorry to har about that. How did you ex obtain a copy of your medical records? Your consent is not required for use as evidence.
I am currently in a custody case with 3 individuals. Me, the Father, and his sister/intervener (sister has guardianship) we just went through a Child family investigation and the CFI recommended that the guardianship is no longer in the best interest of my son and that my son should be returned to... View More
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answered on Mar 10, 2022
A CFI Report not not pertain to "justice" but rather the best interests of the children. Generally prosecutors are not interested in pursuing issues that arise in civil matters. However if you believe that someone behaved inappropriately in the civil case, you can raise that issue in the civil case.
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answered on Feb 20, 2022
I am sorry to hear about your situation. Colorado is a no-fault divorce state which means that in general marital fault does not impact parenting time matters. There are exceptions for matter that impact the children and there can be exceptions for economic fault.
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answered on Feb 19, 2022
You file a motion with the court requesting one and stating the reasons why you believe one is necessary. If you qualify for state payment, then there is no cost to you for the investigator. If you do not, then the investigation is capped at $2750, with each parent generally paying for half of the... View More
My x and I had a house in FL. He is former military so it was a VA loan. It went in to pre foreclosure in 2014 while we lived in another country. He was receiving the funds but not paying the mortgage. I came back to the states when I found out and, I managed to get a modification on the house.... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2022
I am sorry to hear about your situation. An appeal has to occur within a specific time period and it has to be based on an error of fact or law. No new evidence can be introduced. It is common to divide debts in dissolution. However, if he is not performing a court ordered debt payment, then you... View More
I talked with my x about moving to another state. Initially he agreed. He has a home of record in the state we live in but he does not reside in the state. IF he decides to come get our son, they stay in a hotel or Air BnB. As per custody agreement he's to get our son 6 consecutive days a... View More
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answered on Feb 14, 2022
I am sorry to hear about your situation. You can move to modify the parenting plan and enforce support. However, you do have to notify him. Generally for post-decree actions you can mail a copy of the filing documents to his last known address. However because you know that he is out of the... View More
Do my payments increase for the other child support payments
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answered on Feb 5, 2022
Potentially. You would have to run a new child support worksheet to see based on current incomes and number of overnights at that time.
We have joint custody and I have primary custody. Parenting time is switch every 2 weeks. My relocation would be to Texas for better living and because I would be able to buy a house there. Our son is 11turning 12 in May.
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answered on Jan 17, 2022
You would have to have the other parties cornet or a court order.
My husband wants to enlist in the military, but he doesn’t want to lose custody of his 2yr old daughter. Right now he and his ex haven’t settled any sort of custody agreement in court, it’s all been verbal agreements. We currently are her primary household, and have been for over a year now.... View More
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answered on Jan 16, 2022
Courts determine who should have primary custody of a child by applying a number of best interests factors. The fact that you and he have been caring for the child for a year weighs in your favor. There is no clearcut answer as to whether military service impacts a child custody analysis. It... View More
The business is solely mine. I received a sba loan for covid in July. Im am divorcing and am curious if he can take my money in the divorce.
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answered on Jan 15, 2022
The loan can only be used for certain business purposes and is not marital property to be divided in a dissolution.
If an employee is under the age of 18 from a broken marriage household and does not want the employer to disclose info? for example living with one parent and the other comes in asking when she/he/they are working next?
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answered on Jan 10, 2022
This is more on an employment law question however first it is necessary to look at whether someone under age 18 can work. You should repost in employment law. Generally employers can not disseminate employee information to third parties without the consent of the employee, however generally... View More
Custody case I tried mailing response but person did not put full/correct address on court papers but paper were filed in court.
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answered on Jan 9, 2022
A person has to be accurate with their address with the court and failing to do so may be a false statement or it may be an inadvertent mistake depending on the inaccuracy. Also, people often are not aware that they have an obligation to update their address if they relocate.
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