I don't think anyone can give you the reassurance you appear to be looking for. Mostly, you're asking us to predict the future.

Is it possible? If all of the facts align correctly, if the Judge sees it from your perspective. Yes, it's technically possible.... Read more »

Since you're asking, I'm guessing that perhaps the relationship with the child's other parent is not particularly cordial. So my first recommendation is read your Orders to see if there is any restriction. Sometimes, there is a restriction in the Order, usually if there has been... Read more »

As Ms. Janko noted, child support is going to have no bearing on the division of parenting time. The one and only time under Colorado law that they have any bearing on each other is when child support is calculated, the parenting time (specifically the number of overnights) is part of the formula.... Read more »

This question is impossible to answer without more information. Generally, the notice must be "reasonable". Many factors can go into whether it is "reasonable" or not though. In some circumstances it may be "reasonable" to expect parties to appear at a hearing... Read more »

No. Colorado does not permit jury trials for divorce matters.

This is not a simple or straight forward question to answer. There are layers here.

If both parties request for child support services to stop enforcement, they will generally finish anything that is already pending before the court before stopping. They will not reverse any enforcement... Read more »

Generally, if a person dies in another state, their primary probate action will be in that state, as you have described in this situation. The proceeding opened in Colorado is called an ancillary probate. It is for the sole purpose of addressing the property located in Colorado.

The... Read more »

First, thank you for providing this very helpful service. It is beneficial to your grandson to have these visits with family present rather than in a professional facility with a stranger. There are also, sadly, far more parents who are required to have supervised visitation for a period of time... Read more »

It is not quite clear what you are asking here.

If your question is how to find a mediator, that is relatively simple. If you go onto the state judicial website, www.courts.state.co.us, pull up your county's court, then you can find the link to the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR).... Read more »

Emancipation in Colorado is not something that easily fits in a checklist. It is based on several factors and ultimately the judge uses discretion to weigh all of those factors and make a decision. The bottom line is whether the child can demonstrate a full ability and active effort to currently... Read more »

You mention that your ex filed a motion to restrict your parenting time. If he did so, then there is an automatic injunction that suspends your parenting time until you both get in front of a judge. If he filed on January 20, then there should be a hearing date set by now. The Court has to hear... Read more »

From a legal perspective, this isn't a very long delay. So the answer would depend on a couple of factors.

First, how does your Decree read other than when she was to pay the equity? Is there any language about indemnifying you from harm? If so, that would be useful. If there... Read more »

The short answer is no, you can't block a child support modification because the other parent is denying you parenting time. Under Colorado law, the beginning and end of what child support and parenting time have to do with each other is in calculating the overnights.

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If I am following your explanation correctly, you have been divorced for some time, and in 2010 your ex-wife changed her name so it was no longer the same as your last name. Her legal name is now, and has been for many years, her prior name.

If that is the case, then no, she cannot legally... Read more »

If your final orders say that he is to pay 1/2 of the mortgage and he is not doing so, then yes, that is a violation of the orders. Yes, you can file a motion for contempt.

Remember that when you file contempt you need to be able to prove 4 main elements: 1) there was an order requiring... Read more »

The answer to this is essentially a 2 part answer.

First, yes, you absolutely have the right to express that in your Will. There is broad freedom to include things in your Will. That includes statements about who you prefer to finish raising your minor child, conditions around any... Read more »

This can be a tricky question, and it is my understanding that the answer may vary for different purposes, so it would be wise to also get opinions from a bankruptcy attorney and a tax attorney as well. This answer is going to be from an estate planning and family/divorce perspective. I do not... Read more »

First, my condolences on your loss. Please make a little time to take care of yourself. You have a lot going on and I'm sure it's more than overwhelming. You'll make it through it. You have to take care of yourself so you can keep your wits about you.

This is a really... Read more »

There is not enough information here to be able to provide an answer. I can provide some general information based on some possible scenarios.

The first question is what the cousin's legal status was in regard to "being in charge of" the bank account. Depending on the... Read more »

There is not a specific time frame after which the court will not accept the signed mediation agreement and approve it. That is a matter of the judge's own discretion. Different judges choose to handle that situation differently. The judge is aware that this is unresolved on their docket.... Read more »