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Threats include but not limited to, shutting off phone, 3 months behind house payments, kicking me out of said home, etc. He has started filing for the divorce, but has not filed. I have a 3 year old daughter, and am her sole care provider as my husband is a Fire Fighter working four on three... View More 
answered on Dec 12, 2017
Your best course of action is to file for a divorce, if your husband has not already done so. The court can then enter orders for support and use of the residence.You should retain an attorney for this
She lives with mom and graduated high school in May. All communication has been ignored.
answered on Dec 12, 2017
In Colorado, child support is payable until age 19. It does not matter that she does not communicate with you.
There is a court order in place but she does not want to go. We live in Colorado and her father is in New Mexico. We went to court in colorado
answered on Dec 11, 2017
No, you may not do that. The child does not decide-the court does. You are required to obey the court order. You may want to consider filing a motion to modify the parenting schedule if it is no longer appropriate.
He is the breadwinner he has $100,000 in his checking account and I only have $1,000 in mine we have separate accounts. I have no money for an attorney because this is a domestic violence situation am I allowed to open up credit cards in our names to pay for a divorce attorney.
answered on Dec 11, 2017
You can open a cc in your name-but not in his.The court may order him to help with your attorney fees.
My niece's mother actually has a warrant out for her arrest and she probably wouldn't even show up to court for her daughter would i automatically gain custody is she doesn't show up?
answered on Dec 11, 2017
You can file an action for allocation of parental responsibilities. The court will make a decision based on the best interests of the child. You should retain an attorney to help you with this.
My ex moved about 2 years ago and haven’t paid any money. Can I get, back child support from her? And how will this affect if any, me paying back child support? There is a court order for me to pay child support. Just to reinstate she lives in a different state, hasn’t paid me child support.... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2017
You need to file a motion to modify child support. The modification may be made retroactive to the date the children started living with you. You should retain an attorney to make sure this comes out ok.
answered on Dec 8, 2017
You should check w/ child support enforcement to see what the status is. Also, you can retain a private attorney to collect the back support.. The attorney should be more responsive.
Back child support if the mother is now trying to get full custody and child support from me? My son is in 10th grade and wants to live with his mother. We all live in Colorado now. What do I need to do?
answered on Dec 8, 2017
You can ask for current child support, but probably not back support, unless there is an existing order that she has not paid. You should retain an attorney to help you with this.
We have not made any agreements on custody, no court orders have been made.
answered on Dec 8, 2017
If there are no court orders, either party may have the child. If she will not cooperate with you, you can file a petition for allocation of parental responsibilities. the court can enter orders for parenting time, decision making and child support. you should retain an attorney to do this.
answered on Dec 7, 2017
If there are no court orders, either parent may have the children. If you cannot agree, you can file for divorce if you are married, or for an allocation of parental responsibilities if you are not married. The court will decide the parenting time for the children. You should retain an attorney for... View More
Woman for the last two years. He left came back a day later we decided to try counseling and work on it. He is getting increasingly controlling. I do not want to continue.we have two children that I have been primary care taker. We have a house and multiple cars. But none are in my name. He wants... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2017
IF YOU HAVE A TRUE COMMON LAW MARRIAGE, YOU CAN FILE FOR DIVORCE AND REQUEST A PROPERTY DIVISION, EVEN FOR ASSETS IN HIS NAME. IF YOU ESTABLISH THAT YOU HAVE A VALID COMMON LAW MARRIAGE( CLM), THE DIVORCE COURT TREATS IT THE SAME AS A CEREMONIAL MARRIAGE. A CLM REQUIRES THAT YOU INTEND TO BE... View More
I'm not the custodial parent but would still like time with him. And what will happen if I move prior to going to the court date?
answered on Dec 6, 2017
If you have an agreement, you can file an amended parenting plan. If you do not have an agreement, you can file a motion to amend the parenting plan. You can move before the court date. Be sure to file a change of address w/ the court so you are advised of any further proceedings. You should retain... View More
Child is 4 years old, just started pre-school. Do not have a good relationship with mother.
answered on Dec 5, 2017
She needs court permission to move w/ the child if the move significantly impacts the parenting time schedule. This may be the case depending on your exact schedule. You should retain an attorney to review your situation and advise you how to proceed.
And never asked or received child support. Now my child is 16 and wants to live with the other parent full time. The other parent wants child support even though I didn't ask for or get any for 4 1/2 yrs. Am I able to get back pay and will I be required to pay?
answered on Dec 5, 2017
You may be able to collect back support if there was an order for support that the other parent did not pay. You may be required to pay support at this time depending on the amount of time the child spends w/ each parent and the parent's respective incomes. You should check w/ an attorney... View More
Live with mom full time because he doesn't like my wife, and because his mom feeds him bad info with all kinds of stuff. Now he's saying as long as my wife lives here, he won't come over. He doesn't like living here, because we monitor and discipline him. His mom changed his... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2017
The out of state court order is still valid. However, in order to enforce it, you will need to register it here in Colorado. The Colorado court will likely enforce the order unless there are sufficient reasons to change the order. The court will probably not want to let the child decide everything,... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2017
UNLESS THERE IS A DIVORCE FILED, EITHER PARTY MAY HAVE THE CHILDREN WHENEVER THEY WANT.( SHE WILL NEED THEIR PASSPORTS.) UPON FILING FOR DIVORCE, THERE WILL BE AN AUTOMATIC INJUNCTION IN PLACE WHICH PROHIBITS EITHER PARTY FROM TAKING THE CHILDREN OUT OF STATE W/O PERMISSION.
The house has about 300k in equity. Am I entitled to any of it?
answered on Dec 5, 2017
Any property acquired during the marriage is considered marital property, regardless of how it is titled. You may be entitled to share in the house equity, depending on ALL THE OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES. YOU SHOULD RETAIN AN ATTORNEY TO MAKE SURE THIS HAPPENS.
Can you change your child's last name after the biological fathers name.. and still receive child support?
answered on Dec 1, 2017
Yes. The name change will not affect his support obligation.
answered on Nov 30, 2017
Child support and parenting time are separate matters. You may want to bring an action for allocation of parental responsibilities in order to assure the right to have a relationship with your son.You should retain an attorney for this.
I didn’t agree for her to take my son, I wasn’t contacted about the new case in GA, how did they get my wages here. I am now paying 250 dollars more a month
answered on Nov 27, 2017
They will be able to garnish your wages here even if it is a GA order. you should retain an attorney to help you with this so that you are not taken advantage of.
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