My father passed away and most of his debt is in his name only. There was no will and the only evidence I have is my mom listed as the beneficiary for both his life insurance and retirement plan. Is that money safe or can creditors take from there? What about their house, is that at stake with... Read more »
answered on Jan 16, 2023
Generally, your mother is not responsible for his debts. One exception is "family purpose" debts-such a medical bills, housing, food etc. Those creditors would have to sue her to establish her liability. In terms of probate, the life insurance and retirement plan should pass according to... Read more »
I'm struggling to get my sister on the same page about what to do with my dad's house. It's still in his name because he didn't leave a will and my sister and I have yet to go through probate. I have tried to sell her my share of ownership for a reasonable sum or suggested we... Read more »
answered on Nov 7, 2022
It should not affect your credit since you are not on the title or the mortgage. You may want to take a more active role by being appointed the personal representative ("executor") so you could sell the property if there is any equity to protect. You should get a lawyer to help you with this
My husband has inherited property in Texas however I manage the property and I pay the lawyer as well as recently paid the taxes we’re looking at divorcing and he states that he won’t give a portion of the profit when it sells to my son or I. In addition it should be noted that he’s giving up... Read more »
answered on Nov 7, 2022
In a Colorado, divorce, inherited property is considered separate property. However, any increase in the value of that property is marital. You may have some claim for the property taxes. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
We are military and both technically reside at my husbands property in texas however he inherited the property, in addition we paid the taxes this past year out of my saving and will be paying the taxes out of his account this next year, but we both use the account? It sounds to me like it’s to... Read more »
answered on Nov 7, 2022
This sounds like it is his separate property. However, any increase in the value of that property that occurred during the marriage is marital property, subject to an equitable division (meaning "fair'", not necessarily "equal"). You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
The bills are 2 1/2 years old and they want fees and interest. I filed an answer stating I am not responsible
answered on Nov 7, 2022
CRS 14-6-110 provides: "The expenses of the family and the education of the children are chargeable upon the property of both husband and wife, or either of them, and in relation thereto they may be sued jointly or separately."
This means you can be held responsible for his... Read more »
I’m a military spouse and I’ve never had my name on the account my husband and I both use. This is because we wanted credit scores esperares and also we’d have to practically jump through hoops to add me. If we separate are all the bank accounts considered shared since we both spend money out... Read more »
answered on Nov 7, 2022
In Colorado, any money earned during the marriage is considered marital property, subject to an equitable division, meaning "fair, not necessarily "equal". It sounds like all this is marital.
So it’s already instructed how money is to be disbursed at closing but he offered to pay these out of his share what can I have signed so it’s legal and he can’t change his mind
answered on Aug 29, 2022
You and he can prepare a written agreement to modify the prior orders. You can then file that with the court and request the court approve the agreement and make it an order of the court. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
I agreed to pay her for our house using a QDRO, now she want cash instead of having the money go to her retirement account and wants me to pay all the penalties and taxes. She agreed to the QDRO transfer in our agreement. Can she file to change the terms?
answered on Jul 29, 2022
She can file it. However, usually the court will not change a property division order. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
My daughter's mother and I have a parenting plan. We mutually agreed outside of court that some of the items needed to be changed such as switching bi-weekly visits from one overnight to two overnights. We drafted an intent to file parenting plan changes and the document is notarized but never... Read more »
answered on Jun 24, 2022
Your agreement can not be enforced as a court order until/unless the court approves it and makes it an order of the court. You should be able to file it on your own.
I purchased a piece of property before we were married. I know Colorado is a community property state. If I have a rental agreement with my husband would I have to split the appreciation of the property for the 3 years we have been married if we divorce? I pay all of the mortgage and property... Read more »
answered on Jun 24, 2022
Colorado is NOT a Community property state. Marital property is to be divided "equitably", which means "fairly', not necessarily "equally". The appreciation that occurs during the marriage is marital property. I do not think a rental agreement would make any... Read more »
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answered on Jun 16, 2022
You should file a response in the probate case indicating that you are an heir to the estate. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
I have residential custody and there is already a parenting time plan in place, filed and approved by the courts as a result of a abuse/neglect investigation involving my wife. She moved to NC during that investigation before there was a parenting time order. She now says I'm not allowed to... Read more »
answered on Jun 14, 2022
You need her consent or an order from the court allowing the move. If she will not consent, you should file a motion to approve the move. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
She has abandoned the property for several months now moved in to her own place
answered on Jun 7, 2022
Assuming the house was acquired during the time you were married, it is marital property. Marital property is subject to an equitable division-meaning "fair" ,not necessarily "equal". She will get her fair share of the house-probably 1/2. The court may order the house sold... Read more »
We used to have joint custody but 3 yrs ago I was given full custody and the father hasn’t been involved since that time. He is now demanding my address saying it’s his legal right to have it. Do I have to provide it?
answered on Jun 6, 2022
You do not have to provide your address, BUT YOU DO HAVE TO PROVIDE THE CHILDREN'S ADDRESS. Even with you having "full custody', he maintains some rights to contact with the children. The exception may be if his parental rights have ben terminated-which is unlikely.
Summer schedule started last Thursday after my son got out of school. He spent the first 4 days of summer with me. The parenting plan states, "During the summer break, the parties shall exercise parenting time according to a week on/ week off equal parenting time schedule. Exchanges shall take... Read more »
answered on Jun 1, 2022
It is not clear what the schedule is from your description. It is clear for 2020, but not for 2022. You could ask the court for clarification, but the court would expect you and the other parent to work this out yourselves. It does seem that you need a detailed schedule to avoid future conflicts.
I live in Colorado and have full custody. His father is in California and gets 2 weeks out of the year visitation.
answered on Jun 1, 2022
It is essential that you comply with the court order re visitation. The order should set forth how the travel expenses should be paid. Perhaps you can ask your son's father to pay if you truly can not.
My son's mother was arrested in NV for DV against me. She had a Protective Order placed on her for a month afterward. She said she wanted to see our son after the 30 days after the Protection Order ended and never showed. She made 2 arrangements with me and never showed up. The mom's... Read more »
answered on May 16, 2022
You will need to deal with the court case in NV. Yes, you can be served in Colorado. You should get a lawyer in NV to help you with this. There may be an issue whether NV or CO should make the custody decision.
answered on May 10, 2022
I'm not sure what you mean by "signed away my parental rights". If the child has been adopted by another parent, your child support obligation ends as of that date. You can still be responsible for any amount owed before then. You should be able to get a copy of what you signed from the court.
How do I go about getting a lawyer in North Carolina, I live in Montrose Colorado,and I'm trying to get my daughter's back from their father wrongfully removed them,and no his mother is trying for custody
answered on May 9, 2022
I suggest contacting the bar association in that area and request a listing of local attorneys who do custody work. That should give you a start. Good luck.
There is no monthly court ordered amount due. Court order only shows full total of arrears due. Can one pay bare minimum of $10 since it's not a court ordered monthly amount to pay and he's still paying? Current order was terminated due to child being adopted.
answered on Apr 29, 2022
The entire amount of arears is now due and owing. You can get a judgment and garnish wages/bank accounts. There is a limit on the wage garnishment percentage depending on whether the ex is supporting another family and how old the arrears are, but you can get around 50%+ of take home income. you... Read more »
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