Q: husband left son and I in 2011. recently found him. I want a divorce ,child support and alimony.how do I start?
We are in Co. he is in Az. He left us homeless and destitute. We had a home in Castle Rock, co. He was 1/2 owner of pro plumbing there. He got into drugs and other women and flipped out when he was busted. I was not working at the time but I had no idea what he was doing. He hadnt paid taxes or house payment for some time, took what we had and ran away with a woman. I know where he is now, Phoenix, Az. How do I proceed. My son has turned 18 but is still in HIgh School and will go to college. Would really like to find a way to get divorce and child support, maybe allimony, from this deadbeat.
A: If you are looking to file a case on your own, you can get forms from the Colorado judicial branch website, file them with the court, and have him served in AZ. Colorado still has personal jurisdiction over him for both divorce and financial issues. If you do not want to do it on your own you need to contact a divorce attorney. Child support only runs until age 19 and alimony will depend on everyone's incomes and financial circumstances.
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