I got divorced in Colorado and have been ordered reintegration therapy to have contact with my children however I live in Florida. To have therapy the therapist must be licensed in both states this is impossible to find and if I did find a therapist willing they would be in violation of the law... View More 
answered on Jan 6, 2022
Yes, you can file a motion to have he court modify it's order. Your motion should propose a solution that is possible and that will meet the court's initial concerns. You should get a lawyer in Colorado to help you with this (assuming the order is from the Colorado court).
I have a new mortgage type and it’s been approved we need to pay her get her lien off
answered on Dec 30, 2021
You will have to work with your new mortgage company to see if the new loan can go through without a release of this lien. It may be possible to escrow the lien amount in case she comes forward. Alternatively, you may need to try harder to actually find her.
We have recently separated. The RV was officially paid for within a few days after we began spending time apart. If titled only in my husbands name would there be any issues of equal ownership if we divorce?
answered on Dec 22, 2021
Generally, anything purchased during the marriage is marital property, subject to an equitable division in a divorce. An exception would be if the money came from his separate property, such as a gift or inheritance.
The court did not find him til my son was 7. My son is turning 19 next month and we want to know how to go about getting back support from before the court order
answered on Dec 22, 2021
You may be able to do that. The exact procedure will depend on whether there was a divorce or some other child support proceeding, and what orders have already been issued. It will also make a difference whether you and he were living together during those 7 years. You should get a lawyer to review... View More
File for a divorce. Using a lawyer. First initial conference is next week. The respondent has not file a response. Change of mind and heart. Can the stipulated motion to dismissed be file by petition it self, without the lawyer? Thank you in advance for your help.
answered on Dec 21, 2021
You will have to go through your lawyer. Your lawyer should not have a problem with this. If your lawyer is unwilling to do this, you can ask the lawyer to withdraw and then you can file it yourself. This could also be handled at the initial status conference.
I live in Colorado, he lives in Wyoming
answered on Dec 16, 2021
Technically, the decedent's estate is responsible for burial costs. This should be handled by whoever is designated as the personal representative (executor) of his will. However, if a family member/friend makes arrangements with a funeral home, that person may be contractually liable to pay... View More
( we are still legally married but we are no longer "together") I am now no longer dependent on her to make decisions for me, but wanting to know how, can I tell if the power of attorney is still active. and if it is active how can I cancel it.
answered on Dec 16, 2021
A power of attorney usually is effective until revoked. It usually does not have a time limit. So, your is probably still in effect. you can revoke it in writing and provide it to her plus anywhere she may have used it. Also, you should ask her to return the original poa to you.
How should I prepare. Why do we need to have a status conference? She was just found in contempt for not abiding by our current order. She's already filed her request and I filed my response opposing it. Why can't the judge just make the call?
answered on Dec 14, 2021
The relocation motion can only be decided after the judge hears all the evidence for and against the requested move. The status conference may be to discuss how the case will proceed and perhaps to schedule a hearing. you should get a lawyer to help you with this.
21 days to respond to motion by CO law. Judge granted request to modify, Ex submitted letter stating opposition to the modification. Will Judge ignore or consider the response?
answered on Dec 13, 2021
This could go either way. The judge could stick with it's order. On the other hand, the judge may feel it is appropriate to have a hearing if your ex's letter raises substantial issues the court wants to resolve.
My fiance and his ex are in the process of finalizing there custody agreement, she refuses to get a job that pays above min wage, but at the time of there separation she was making about the same amount he was making, which in the original agreement it would've made cs 50/month.. that was not... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2021
The court will use the actual current number UNLESS the court finds that she is voluntarily underemployed. That may be the case if she has the ability to make a higher wage. If so, the court can use what she could be making. Your fiance should get a lawyer to help him with this.
Specifically, refinancing our house and paying me the equity by the dates agreed upon. The value of the house has also increased since the agreement was signed and executed.
Can I ask for more money in equity?
answered on Nov 1, 2021
Your remedy is to enforce the separation agreement. You probably are not entitled to any more money due to the increase in house value. you should get a lawyer to help you with this.
I am a veteran and they both are considered my dependents and that we are married.
answered on Oct 26, 2021
In Colorado, a common-law marriage is as legal as a ceremonial marriage. So, yes, if you have a common-law marriage, you need to file for divorce if you want to dissolve that marriage. You will have the same issues to resolve as any other divorce, such as custody, child support, property division,... View More
Saturday afternoon l had a process server come to my door and said do the LaGasse's live here. l said yes. he gave me an envelope and turned around and mentioned my son Joshua's name as he walked away. L don't have very good hearing. lt was a very confusing moment. He did not ask who... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2021
Service on a family member who lives here is valid. So, IF your son lived there, that would be valid service on him. Since he does not live there, it is not good service. The PROBLEM is that the return of service will state that it was served on a family member who lived with your son. The court... View More
I left three years ago and she said she needed to stay until she could qualify for a loan. I have allowed it for three years and never said a word. Now she is dragging her feet and doe snot want to do it. Even though I have offered to help and do all the paperwork, calls and leg work for her.... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2021
this depends on what you divorce decree says about the house. The court will enforce the terms of the decree. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
I have a text that says I could watch the kids and he would pick them up at 350pm that afternoon.
answered on Sep 21, 2021
You can present this evidence at the contempt hearing. Depending on what it is, it may or may not help you. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
I placed my spouse on the deed however, the mortgage is solely in my name. I have made every payment on the loan myself. We have three children living with me and I’ve been deemed primary custodial parent by temporary orders. He is planning on forcing me to sell the house within 6 months after... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2021
This house is marital property since it was purchased during the marriage. Also, it is titled jointly. Marital property is to be allocated "equitably', which mans "fairly", not necessarily "equally". The court will probably not care who made the payments, especially if... View More
The state is Colorado.
1. What specific language should I use on the check to ensure it is her separate property, e.g. 'Jane Doe as her separate property'?
(Has to fit on the check.)
2. Although I'll be sending the check 3 weeks before the wedding, does it... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2021
You do not need any special language. It does not matter when she cashes the check. The key is that she needs to put it into a separate account in her name only. If she puts it in a joint account with her husband, it will be considered marital property in the event of a divorce.
What does it mean when the courts say that ? The other parent she’ll have supervised parenting time every weekend for 4 hours. Unless the parties agree otherwise?
answered on Jul 30, 2021
This language means that the parties can come to their own agreement. If they do not agree, then the court order must be followed. So, in this case, there is supervised visitation for 4 hours every weekend, but the parties may agree to some other schedule.
Mortgage is in my name because we wouldn’t qualify with his debt to income. Title has both of our names. Looking for a consultation.
answered on Jul 20, 2021
You do not necessarily need a separation agreement just because you and your spouse are separating. You will need a "Separation Agreement" in order to finalize a divorce. This agreement contains details regarding your property division and support issues. Leaving the house is not usually... View More
The settlement offer is for 1/2 the amount he owes claiming he will pay my son and i a lump sum if I cancel the child support order
answered on Jun 16, 2021
You may or may not want to accept the offer. It depends on whether you can realistically collect the full amount owed. Also, interest accrues at 12% per annum, compounded monthly, on unpaid child support-so the amount owed may be more than you realize. Also, this probably should not affect the... View More
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