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You ask an excellent question! Yes, you can absolutely hire an attorney to review your Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Many firms (including mine), offer what are called "limited scope" or "unbundled" services as a resource and advocate from a more... View More

Hi there, good questions! As a general rule of thumb, Person A could file in the new county; however, there is always the chance that Person B requests to have the case transferred back to the county they reside in.

The transfer and venue rules are a bit labyrinthine and I would need to... View More

I’m very sorry to hear that this is the position you are in; especially considering the incredible impact that a divorce has on the outcome of the next phase of your life.

As for your question, I would have to know much more about the “behind-the-scenes” administrative side of the... View More

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You ask an excellent question and one that many a family law attorney has likely spent time arguing in Court. The best answer to your question is that this is likely a helpful fact circumstance for you. One way to think of the doctrine of transmutation or commingling is the... View More

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From the substance of your question, it looks like you are involved in a legal proceeding concerning your child. Issues related to jurisdiction concerning children are often nuanced. I suggest that you consult with an attorney in the state where the case is at now in order... View More

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I am very sorry to hear of your circumstances and know that it can be an incredibly difficult and frustrating experience when an ex-spouse does not follow Court Orders. It sounds like you have several issues going on, including: tax, parenting time, insurance, etc.... View More

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You ask an excellent question. First, let me say that I am very sorry to hear that you are going through tough times. In most folks' lives, the divorce process is fraught with fear and uncertainty. Let me reassure you, this too shall pass and there is an "other... View More

Good question, under Colorado Domestic Relations law, there is no default/affirmative legal obligation to have an attorney represent you in the matter. By the default rules, you are legally permitted to represent yourself. Knowing that the law is complex and self-representation can be a risky... View More

I am sure this situation is very frustrating and I commend you on first reaching out for assistance and input. Without knowing more, it is somewhat difficult to offer specific feedback. If you have counsel in your current divorce matter, I highly suggest that you reach out to that person and seek... View More

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I am very sorry to hear that you are going through it right now. I understand that you mentioned you do not qualify for free legal assistance. In order to be sure you've exhausted all of your options (or at least made good headway in that direction), please check with Metro... View More

You ask an excellent question and I am sure the situation has caused extensive frustration. Your inclination to reach out to professional legal resources is a good one. It is a bit difficult to offer you an answer without knowing quite a bit more about what has happened, what Order(s) the Court has... View More

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You ask an excellent question and you are wise to start looking for appropriate resources to help you have perspective as to what could happen in a divorce and what your legal rights are. The best answer I can give you without more information is "maybe." Domestic... View More

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I am very sorry to hear about what you are going through right now and what you have been through. More than anything, from your post, it sounds like you are looking for legal representation that is responsive to your financial condition; which is completely understandable. I... View More

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I completely appreciate that domestic relations cases are complex and applying the law to a specific set of circumstances can be tricky - much of the reason that attorneys will specialize in a certain field of law (as opposed to practicing across many of them). I also understand... View More

You ask an excellent question!

To give you a direct response to the question of whether you can request food logs from your wife's attorney, yes, you are more than welcome to send opposing counsel a request for the logs. However, that does not necessarily mean that they have to respond... View More

Great question!

First, I am very sorry to hear that you are going through this; divorce is generally associated with difficult times in folks' lives and I feel for you. To answer your question, your spouse has asked the Court to enter Orders concerning all of the property subject to... View More

Hi there,

You ask a great question. Let me first say that I am glad you are reaching out for professional assistance. Times like this are often some of the most uncertain and fraught with perceptibly difficult-to-navigate circumstances. I commend you for searching for resources and input.... View More

Great question!

These are some of my favorite questions to answer because they involve not only the law but also strategy and wisdom. From a moralistic perspective, you should keep paying the bills simply because your child is still residing at that home. I can’t imagine you would want... View More

Great question!

Yes, generally speaking, the CFI that is appointed will investigate within the scope of their appointment. That information can usually be found in the "Order Appointing Child and Family Investigator" (or some close variation of that title). I sincerely wish you... View More

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Your question and the related details raise several red flags for me and I highly suggest that you consult with a qualified domestic relations attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado. When it comes to domestic violence and the allocation of parental... View More