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Do I petition the criminal court or family court. The issue isn't so much child support but the cost of inpatient mental health facility he's in. Plus in this case he committed the crime against his brother so now I have those bills as well.
answered on Apr 17, 2018
Your son is a legal adult at age 18. I don't see that you have any financial responsibility. However, in Colorado, child support goes until age 19. you may have to file a motion to terminate child support if he is in fact emancipated (self-supporting). You should retain an attorney to see if... View More 
We have one child and I have always been the primary caregiver, I have had only 2 jobs in our 6 year marriage, and he has had countless because he just quits jobs all the time. He refused to share responsibility of bills and the house and with our child, which is part of the reason why I filed for... View More
answered on Apr 13, 2018
You need to get him served. Try using the county Sheriff. If you are using the sheriff, try a private process server. Sometimes they are more resourceful than the sheriff. Once you get him served, the process will proceed even without his cooperation. It will not be uncontested unless you and he... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2018
If it was a Colorado divorce, she will need court approval to leave with the children. The PPO is something the court can take into consideration.
answered on Apr 11, 2018
The court may possibility dismiss it without a signature. However, it is possible the original filed with the court has a signature even if your copy does not.
Mom and he agreed it was not good for him to continue living with her but I am still paying child support although paying 100% of his support to live at my house. He has been with me 30 days now and has no intention of moving back with his mom. The online help is unclear as he is now an adult so... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2018
You do not need to file to change parenting time since your son is a legal adult. However, you can file for a modification of child support (which runs to age 19) based on the change in residence.
He had behavior issues at her house but doesn't have them with us. He has a learning disability and we are enrolling him in school. Mother decided to let his dad try with him.
answered on Apr 9, 2018
No, your stepson can not go to court to ask for a change in custody. However, his father may be able to do so. Much will depend on the existing orders and the positions taken by his mother. You should retain an attorney to review the matter and advise you.
answered on Apr 9, 2018
Absolutely. Both parents are entitled to know the child's address, unless there is a court order to the contrary.
With her week of babysitting for my son would be 192$ when it’s my week with babysitting costs it’s 150$ she owes me. So there’s a 42$ difference. Does that mean I only owe her 42$ her week? And does this count as child support? Because she declined child support and judge granted it it.
answered on Apr 6, 2018
This depends on the court order. The order may have taken childcare costs into consideration in the calculation, or the court may have ordered a division of those costs, or perhaps it was not addressed. You need to follow the order. You may be able to request a modification of the order if... View More
We do every other weekend and he has our son for two months for the summer. He doesn't have prrof if work employment.
answered on Apr 6, 2018
You can file a motion to modify child support. It should be determined based on your time sharing for the child and your respective incomes (or potential incomes if voluntarily underemployed), plus daycare and health insurance expenses for the child. You should retain an attorney for this.
Step daughter physically Faught I changed her school and she’s been living with me full time she recently was hospitalized and has so many emotional issues he won’t help money or with her is this grounds to modify and ask for child support I miss work to get her to appointments
answered on Apr 6, 2018
You may be able to have the court modify the parenting time schedule. That may result in a change in the child support. You should retain an attorney for this.
I owed less than 30$ it’s a 50/50 child custody. She threatens me to go back and request child support.
answered on Apr 6, 2018
If the judge entered an order for child support, it is still binding, even if she has not insisted on payment. She can request a modification if the new amount would be greater than 10 % different from the old amount. you should retain an attorney to represent you in this if she files anything.
answered on Apr 4, 2018
In Colorado, child support is payable until age 19, or graduation from high school, whichever occurs last (up to age 21).
Just prior to her delivery, the estranged mother of my child admitted to smoking marijuana to the hospital and had the umbilical chord tested which came back negative, her urine test also came back negative. I was at a dinner gathering where I actually witnessed her leave to smoke marijuana with... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2018
You need to file an action for allocation of parental responsibilities. Then the court can exercise some control over the situation. The court can also set a parenting time schedule and enter orders for child support. You should retain an attorney for this.
Can I make these requests in mediation?
answered on Apr 3, 2018
Realistically you can not be successful with that request unless she agrees to it. The court will accept one party's assertion that there is an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, which is the legal standard for a divorce. You should focus on the other issues, such as property and debt... View More
We are not married, have been living together for almost 6 years. He made the decision to pull our son out of school without consulting me. This is the second time that he has done this.
answered on Apr 3, 2018
You would need to file an Action for allocation of parental responsibilities. Then the court could determine which of you (or both of you) would have decision making authority about this and other parenting issues. You should retain an attorney to represent you in this important matter.
answered on Mar 30, 2018
This depends on the number of children and the number of overnights each parent has with the children. You also need to factor in any child care expenses and the cost of medical insurance for the children. Your potential income is also a factor. You should retain an attorney to review your... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2018
The adoption would have terminated your child support obligation. Therefore, you should not be still paying current support. You are still responsible for any unpaid back support.
I'm earning less now and I'm soon to have baby so I would like to file for a change of status. I'm paying child support for two daughters based on much more income than I was making then and much much more than now. I would like to have the venue changed from Montrose district to... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2018
You probably can not get venue changed if your ex still lives here.You can still file a motion to modify your support obligation if appropriate. You should retain an attorney to help you with this.
My ex has no house he couch hops and stays at motels or his moms. He lied to me about where he took our daughter this weekend. I’m court paperwork it states I have to have correct contact info where she is staying and via versa. Can I denie him visataion till he gets an address that’s provable
answered on Mar 26, 2018
You both need to follow the court order. You can file a motion with the court to address this situation. You should retain an attorney to review the situation and advise you how to proceed.
I can also prove that she's been very untruthful in the matter.
answered on Mar 20, 2018
You can bring a paternity action to establish your legal rights and responsibilities for the child. you should retain an attorney to do this.
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