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custodial makes at least $130K plus bonuses, (probably close to $200/yr and wants more support), non-custodial $35K, and pays $250/mo in support.
answered on Jan 5, 2018
Capital gains are considered income for child support calculation purposes, but only for the year received. You should retain an attorney to advise you in this situation.
I am 23 my mother has the Judgment from the judge and the child support owed is over $200,000 how would I go about starting the legal process of getting the back child support
answered on Jan 5, 2018
It sounds like the judgment is in your mother's name. Therefore, it is up to her to enforce the judgment. She can file a lien on his property and garnish his wages and bank accounts. She should retain an attorney to help her with this.
If I were to make more money than the other party but have full custody, is it possible for me to have to pay them child support based on income?
answered on Jan 4, 2018
Probably not, but you have to run the calculation. It is based on income and the percentage of overnights and certain child related expenses, such as child care and health insurance.
I have a daughter that I haven't seen in 8 years. Her mother married a great guy and has carried on. My daughter and I have gotten back in touch and have been patching things up and her mother and I have been getting along. My daughter's stepdad wants to adopt her and my daughter has on... View More 
answered on Jan 4, 2018
You could contact their attorney to see how you can consent to the adoption. It should be just a matter of signing a consent form which the attorney can provide.
State court orders? Does there have to be big changes to modify an existing court order?
answered on Jan 4, 2018
Either parent can register the out of state order. Colorado will enforce the existing order. Colorado will also modify the order if appropriate in the best interest of the child(ren).
You should retain an attorney to make sure it is done correctly.
answered on Dec 20, 2017
It may be a basis for a new child support order. Her new income would be part of the child support calculation. The new support amount will depend on her income, your income and the number of overnights each parent has with the children and child care and health insurance costs for the children.... View More
Do I have legal right to go see my daughter now that she is 18 years old and let her know I still want to very much be apart of her life?
answered on Dec 20, 2017
Your 18-year-old daughter is a legal adult.She can see you (or not) as she wishes. The court orders are no longer in effect regarding custody/visitation.
visitiation or pay child support. i have sole legal and desicion making rights. how do i get thew court to grant a move outside the united states? He hasn't seen our eldest since her birthday in june and our youngest doesn't even know who he is.
answered on Dec 20, 2017
You will need to file a motion with the court to approve the children moving with you. And you should first consult with their father to see if he will agree. You should retain an attorney to help you with this.
answered on Dec 20, 2017
Usually, you will need to have a property division agreement (or court-ordered property division if you do not have an agreement) in order to finalize a divorce. You may agree to continue to hold properties together after the divorce, but that is often not recommended. You should retain an attorney... View More
The father of my child lives 4 hours away, and I am planning on moving approximately 20 miles south of where I currently live in the Denver area... do I need to notify the courts of this move? He does pay child support and I would be moving to a different county but as of now no APR is set up.
answered on Dec 20, 2017
You should make sure the court has your current address so that you receive notices of any proceedings.You should also let the child's father know your new address.
Our son has been in legal trouble. An evenly split custody has not been good for him. Father told son that he could live with him only if I agreed to a no contact order. The parenting plan for 3 years had been father had children every other weekend. Father is extremely avoidant and refused to... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2017
Your immediate recourse is to insist on compliance with the existing court order. It will be up to his father to request a change in the order. You should retain an attorney to represent you if he does that.
The father of my child had an emergency order of protection to remove our child from my house into his custody because of lies my now ex boyfriend told him via facebook messenger (after I had to call the cops to remove him from my house and file a restraining order on). My ex boyfriend even signed... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2017
There should be a court hearing very soon- 14 days or so. Be prepared to present your evidence at that hearing. You should retain an attorney to represent you at the hearing.
I am almost done adopting my daughter. Her biological father has signed off on everything, but the court sent back a decline to set an adoption hearing due to a defective affidavit of abandonment. (lists wrong child)
The issue is her bio father did not abandon. Why do I even need to do this... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2017
If you do not want to get a lawyer, then it is your responsibility to make sure you are doing it correctly. The judge is not allowed to discuss the case with you except in formal court proceedings. His assistant is not permitted to give you legal advice.Adoptions are very complicated and proper... View More
I didn't agree to all of the breaks because I dont want her being tossed back and forth. Of note, he and his family have unrestricted communication with her via ipad. Additionally, he doesn't provide for his daughter. Yesterday I was served paper work from the state we first filed in... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2017
One issue is whether that state still has jurisdiction over the custody issue. It may if he still lives there. It will not have jurisdiction if neither parent lives there. If that state has jurisdiction, it can make a decision in the best interest of the child. It is essential that you respond to... View More
Joint custody but it's primarily with me I cover all his needs daycare taking all his check-ups and cover all his needs pretty much. I was served with child support papers will I be the one that has to pay I also keep a full calendar of the days I have him and you obviously see on there that... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2017
This will be based on the child support calculation guidelines. This is a formula which uses the respective incomes of the parents and the number of overnights each parent has the child along with child care costs and medical insurance for the child. You should retain an attorney to assist you with... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2017
Probably yes. The court may award maintenance depending on the length of the marriage, and the respective financial circumstances of the parties. A lot will depend on your husband's income.it may also depend on the property division. You should retain an attorney to make sure you have a good... View More
Every month. My wife has had the house for about 8 yrs. I have done a lot to the home and put quite a bit of money into the home. Since, I've lived at the home, the house has appreciated approximately $100k. Am I entitled to half of the equity the home has appreciated since I've lived there?
answered on Dec 14, 2017
In a divorce, the increase in value is considered marital property, subject to an equitable division (meaning "fair", not necessarily "equal'). Therefore, you may be entitled to some portion of the increased value. You should retain an attorney to represent you in the divorce to... View More
Car and as payment for 4 months he lived with her. (Long story short, he's a drug and alcohol addict and she took him in during his latest relapse). He verbally told me over the phone that he "gave" it to her and told her the same. Her housemates were there and also heard it referred... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2017
She should be sure to respond to the court papers in order to dispute the claim. Without any paperwork, it will come down to testimony presented in court by her and any witnesses. The court can find it was a gift if that is what the judge thinks after hearing all the evidence.
When calculating spousal maintenance/alimony & my wife does not currently have a job, can I assume reasonable income that she should be making. It has been 10 months since we separated and she does not have a full time job. In other words, can she intentionally not work (if she's... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2017
It is appropriate to impute a reasonable income for a non-working party. That can be based on their earning potential or past income. The time sharing for the children will affect child support but not alimony.
Violating it with parenting time and major decisions? Everyone lives in Colorado now. Is there a possibility that she can get a contempt of court?
answered on Dec 13, 2017
You need to register the order in Colorado in order to have the Colorado court enter orders to enforce it. Also, if everyone is now in Colorado, the Colorado court may enter orders to modify the existing orders if appropriate. You should retain an attorney to make sure this is done correctly.
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