Colorado Springs, CO asked in Divorce, Family Law, Domestic Violence and Elder Law for Colorado

Q: I am a disabled senior married 33+ years and the injured spouse. I need to filled divorce now, she has taken all & moved

I have been taken care of most of those yrs. WIfe is breadwinner and has $200,000 to $400,000 in assets. I been living on st and hotels over a yr, no car or health insur or any of our or my things. She moved and took everything we had. I just want my life back or at least part of it. We lived very middle class. Is there a Lawer here who will do this on a contingency fee arrangement? Thank you.

1 Lawyer Answer
John Hyland Barrett III
John Hyland Barrett III
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Louisville, CO
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: Lawyers in Colorado are not allowed to do divorces on a contingent fee basis. It is possible that the court could order her to pay some of your attorney fees.

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