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The last 2 1/2 years he has not worked and smokes marijuana everyday. He doesn't have any physical sickness but he feels he can't do anything. To the point of he probably won't be able to get his paperwork filled out and go to the court. What is the best thing my mom can to to not... View More 
answered on Nov 2, 2017
Your mother can process the divorce even without his participation. She should retain an attorney to make sure the divorce goes through without any complications since he is not cooperating. A house and 401k justify the expense of legal representation to ensure it is done right
My son's father recently told me he was on meth. In the last 48 hours he has been placed on a psych hold, which he was released from in about 8 hours, for threateningto commit suicide, and he has gone to detox after getting intoxicated and assaulting his dad. There is no current court order... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2017
You can file a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibility and a Motion to restrict parenting time. You should retain an attorney to assist you to ensure the safety of your children.
We get along ok, and are raising kids and it is very expensive to move out, but all of our affairs and finances and basically lives have been separated for awhile. He lives upstairs and I live downstairs.
answered on Nov 1, 2017
YOU CAN STILL LIVE TOGETHER EVEN AFTER GETTING A LEGAL SEPARATION, OR EVEN A DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE.
My ex earns a significantly higher salary than me but our 2 teenage boys do not spend 50% of overnights in my residence, despite the fact that I am available and desire to have them as much as possible.
answered on Oct 30, 2017
Child support is usually determined by the child support guidelines. Factors include income of both parties and the number of overnights with the children, and the costs of health insurance and child care for the children Child Support can be retroactive to the date of filing the motion to modify... View More
Do I have to file all my evidence now, or just the exfhibits needed for the Temporary order? Will I have a opportunity to file more exhibits prior to the Final orders hearing.
answered on Oct 26, 2017
The answer may depend on the exact wording of the Order. Generally, you only need to disclose the witnesses and exhibits you intend to use at the temporary orders hearing. You should be able to designate additional witnesses and exhibits for the permanent orders hearing.
My son just moved in with me last night and I want to do things the right way. I have been paying child support on him since he was born but now he resides with me. I am enrolling him into a school within my school district and he has his own room here with me. How can I stop garnishments and raise... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2017
You need to file for a modification of the child support order due to the change in residence. If/when granted, that should stop the garnishment, unless you are being garnished for past due support. you should retain an attorney to review your situation and advise you how to proceed
He had not seen my son in 14 months and before he left to go to Army my son stayed with him more often to mend things but not exclusively and now he hasnt seen our daughter in over a year and he is also claiming that he had her exclusively for a period of time which is a lie as well. He is trying... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2017
THIS MAY BE A QUESTION OF FACT. WHO CAN PROVE WHO HAD THE CHILD(REN) WHEN. YOU MAY BE ABLE TO COLLECT THE PAST DUE SUPPORT IN THE MEANTIME. YOU SHOULD RETAIN AN ATTORNEY, ESPECIALLY SINCE HE HAS ONE.
I am planning on going to PA from CO in December for a week with my son to visit family. The courts have not been involved with custody so far and I am the only caregiver for my son but his father does pay child support. Do I need to get his permission to travel with our son out of state? I have... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2017
If there is no case filed, you do not need his permission. You did the right thing by letting him know.
to list it as an asset, along with any other assets acquired after the separation on the financial statement?
answered on Oct 16, 2017
Yes, you need to list all assets owned by you regardless of when you acquired them.
I was engaged to girl and we had a child together. She recently ended things. She moved to be closer to her family and has our child during the week. I take him on the weekends. I want to see my son more, but want to keep things peaceful for son who just turned 2. How should I handle child support?... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2017
You have the right to have a relationship with your son and the responsibility to contribute towards his support. Either party may bring a court action to establish parental responsibility and child support. Parental responsibility-decision making and parenting time- will be decided in the... View More
Parents are separated (not legally) he just moved to another state. Mom is trying to buy a condo and was approved solely on her own. Mortgage is currently in underwriting and they are requiring my Dad to be physically at the closing and on the title. Since he is not on the loan, I don't see... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2017
If your mother truly qualified for the mortgage on her own, there should be no need for her husband to be on the deed or at closing.She should get an explanation from the mortgage company. In Colorado, a married woman may hold title in her sole name, without her husband.
answered on Oct 9, 2017
There is no specific age. The court may or may not take the child's wishes into account depending on the age and maturity of the child. Usually, the court is very cautious and does not want the child to feel that they must choose between their parents.
I want to establish my common law marriage. My husband and I have lived together since may of 2014. In April 2017 we started to introduce each other as husband and wife. Our friends and family introduced us as husband and wife. I need to establish our common law marriage as he is now incarcerated... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2017
I am not sure what evidence will be sufficient for the prison officials. Filing joint tax returns is very persuasive. you should list yourself as "married" whenever asked, such at doctor/dentist's offices. Also on social media-facebook etc. Finally, you may want to explore the... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2017
In general, there is no recognition of income for division of property in a divorce. The 401k needs to be divided by use of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order(QDRO) in order to be free of tax consequences. With the other assets, there is no recognition of gain - the recipient takes the existing... View More
Then I only have to pay for the other two kids
answered on Sep 29, 2017
This depends on the law of the state that entered the order. Many states consider child support to end at age 18. However, Colorado continues it until age 19. Also, it may continue past the usual age if the child is still in high school. Further, since there are two other children, you may need to... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2017
It depends on the judge. Usually, a true medical emergency will be accommodated. If this is a protection order/restraining order case, the temporary order may remain in effect during the continuance.
I was divorced in 6/2010. At that time the divorce decree stated that my now ex-husband was to payoff a joint credit card within 6 months of our divorce. 7+ years later I am still waiting for the account to be paid off and/or closed. I have contacted the creditor multiple times to take my name... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2017
You should certainly request that no future charges be made on the card. Also, you could pursue your ex for his failure to pay the account-- contempt or/and judgment. You should retain an attorney to assist you if the amount is large enough.
answered on Sep 27, 2017
It depends on the respective financial circumstances. The length of the marriage is one factor.You should retain an attorney to discuss your situation.
can the affidavit for decree without appearance of parties form be notarized by a notary in the state where she lives or does it have to be notarized in the state/county which we were wed and i currently live.
answered on Sep 20, 2017
The non-appearance affidavit can be signed and notarized in the state where she lives. It does not have to be in Colorado.
She changed her phone number and moved and we had no way of contacting her so I wasn't able to pick them up every other weekend I'm the middle man. Please help don't know how to prove these things
answered on Sep 25, 2017
One way to prove it is to have your son and you testify to the facts. That is considered proof if the judge believes you.Also, the mother may also agree that there has been no contact for the year.
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