Denver, CO asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Colorado

Q: I have a question about filing a motion on my own.

Petioner has admitted to lying in court about his employment and refuses to pay child support. He is also unemployed and does not have the funds to support our son. He is also filing his 6th motion to get child support terminated as well.

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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: The answer to your question depends on what the current status of the case is. It looks like he plans to file motion. You have the ability to respond to that motion within 21 days if you are in Colorado and within 35 if you live outside of Colorado.

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