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.

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

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

One option: Have one of the children file for probate and ask to be appointed personal representative of the estate. The PR can bring an eviction action if necessary. The PR can then sell the properties and administer the estate by paying any liabilities and distributing the proceeds among the... View More

The scope of the CFI's investigation is set by the court order appointing him/her as the CFI-Child and Family Investigator. The CFI should be unbiased but the focus may be on one parent. You should review the terms of the order and should get a lawyer to help you with this.

Generally, you need to comply with the court ordered/approved parenting plan UNTIL AND UNLESS the court changes the parenting plan. If appropriate you can file a motion to restrict parenting time IF the child would be in imminent danger. The court will schedule a hearing within 14 days to decide... View More

You can not get your name off the loan without permission of the lender-which will not ever agree to that. You might want to contact the lender to see if they have repossessed the car. Also you should contact the other party to see if she would agree to sell the car in order to pay off the loan.

You will have a claim on the increase in value that occured during the marriage. That increase is marital property, subject to an equitable (meaning "fair", not necessarily "equal) distribution in the divorce. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.

I think the order will apply since they did not file an appeal at the time. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.

I do not think contempt is the right response. You could file a response pointing out the failure to go to mediation. The court is likely to order mediation in any case. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.

The "Decree of Dissolution of Marriage" is the "divorce decree". That is just what Colorado calls a divorce.

I'm not sure what difference the death certificate makes. In Colorado, the Personal Representative controls disposition of the decedent's assets. The Personal Representative is appointed by the probate court. It usually is whomever is named as PR by the will. If no will, then the PR is... View More

This depends on what the decree says, not just what you requested. IF the decree requires him to get you removed, it may be contempt IF he has the ability to do so. However, most lenders will not remove a co-signer unless the loan is refinanced.

This depends on what the finances are. You may be eligible for maintenance (alimony) and property division of all existing property. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.

The equity that existed in the house at the time of marriage is your separate property. However, any increase in that equity that occurred during the marriage is marital property, subject to an equitable distribution by the court. Equitable means fair, not necessarily equal. You should get a lawyer... View More

First, you have to make reasonable efforts to locate him. If you still cannot locate him, you can request the court permit service by publication. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.

You may need to file a motion to terminate the garnishment. You can also file a motion to have her repay the overpayment. You should get a lawyer for this.

Child support is usually determined by the child support guidelines. These guidelines take into consideration the respective parenting time, each party's income, and certain expenses related to the child such as work related child care etc. Maintenance (spousal support) is determined by the... View More

He does not have any parental rights absent a court determination that he should have them. It is sometimes possible for a non-parent to obtain parental rights if doing so appears to be in the best interests of the children.

I would not be concerned with being considered as "abandoning the marriage". That concept does not have any relevance in a "no-fault' case. However, it may be useful to have a written agreement re finances during the separation. You should get a lawyer to help you.