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Q: Will deleting unwanted pictures on a shared personal computer cause any legal ramifications when you file for divorce?

Wanting to delete pictures that are sexual in nature of myself. These were taken with consent at the time of our marriage. I’d like to delete the pictures prior to filing for divorce but was told I have no rights to the pictures.

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Colorado on
Q: Is it legal for a landlord to withhold some of a security deposit for parts of the lawn being dry?

There is nothing in the lease stated about lawn water - just that we are supposed to mow and weed weekly. They are supposed to spray for weeds weekly but that doesn't happen. We have his sprinklers set to run, but not as often as they would like (they requested everyday). We were not... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Colorado on
Q: Dealership made a mistake on my contract and are now asking me to pay more than I originally agreed to. Can I refuse?

They accidentally wrote in that I was paying a 3k cash down payment.

They let me walk out without paying anything and 10 days later called to say they made a mistake and I will have to pay the 3k

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Divorce for Colorado on
Q: Is there anywhere I can put a % instead of a $ amount based on ex’s income for child support on self help divorce forms

I am filing for divorce in El Paso County Colorado and trying to do the e-filing route. I'd like to be able to put a percentage of my ex husband's income I'd like for child support rather than a specific dollar amount. His career path continues to change and he does a lot of... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Colorado on
Q: My car has been in the dealerships mechanic shop for now 7 months. There has been work done with no consent.

It’s a 2013 BMW 528xi that went in less than 12 hours of me receiving the vehicle back from the shop. While driving home on the interstate the motor seizes and becomes unusable. The shop has seized another motor that they put in, physically dropped the original transmission and cracked it, and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Divorce for Colorado on
Q: How do I get my name off my ex's vehicle loan?

Weve been divorced for 2 years and she was supposed to get it refinanced to her name, but refuses. She is constantly missing payments and is at almost 90 days late now. This has absolutely ruined my credit and I cant buy a house. Ive tried to be resonable, but she doesnt seem to care. What can I do?

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Colorado on
Q: Is it ok to offer sub market rent to a housemate in exchange for companionship responsibilities?

The home is in CO and is owned by a special needs trust established on behalf of an 32 year old individual with developmental disabilities who lives semi independently. Regular support for activities of daily living is provided by a paid daytime caregiver.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Colorado on
Q: can someone please give me a link and a few steps of instruction for getting a Denver County (colorado) deed.

I have not been able to navigate the colorado clerk website to find deeds thank you.

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answered on Jul 24, 2024

Hire a CO attorney to draft and record that Deed. Do not use a form. Your mistakes could be catastrophic, and possibly uncorrectable.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Colorado on
Q: What the judge said at the final hearing is different from the approved parenting agreement. Which one do I follow?

The magistrate said both parents are to make medical decisions, but the parenting plan lists only the father to make medical decision. The amount of child support on the form was corrected by the court before finalized, but the decision making was not corrected on the form.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Colorado on
Q: Assistance Needed for Housing Discrimination

I have received a notice asserting that my service dog was unleashed and that I failed to clean up after it within the designated pet relief area. I categorically deny these allegations.

In support of my position, I possess text message evidence from a HOA employee named Juan, corroborating... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Colorado on
Q: Should I use money from sale of property to pay down my mortgage.

I want to avoid capital gain taxes as much as possible.

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answered on Jul 23, 2024

Using money from the sale of property to pay down your mortgage can be a wise move, but it requires careful consideration of your overall financial situation. Paying down your mortgage can reduce your monthly expenses and the amount of interest you pay over time. However, it's important to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Elder Law for Colorado on
Q: What expenses should a dependent parent pay a caregiver child while living in the caregiver child's home?

My mother with dementia lives in my sister's home. My sister is divorced and her home is not paid for. She is paid $5,829/month from my mother's funds for the homecare and expenses. Now my sister wants 8K/month or more to care for my mom saying mom needs to cover all the expenses of my... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Colorado on
Q: Is it legal for a landlord to withhold some of a security deposit for parts of the lawn being dry?

There is nothing in the lease stated about lawn water - just that we are supposed to mow and weed weekly. They are supposed to spray for weeds weekly but that doesn't happen. We have his sprinklers set to run, but not as often as they would like (they requested everyday). We were not... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Colorado on
Q: The client my company is contracted with wants my company to ignore my restrictions.

I work in contract security in Colorado and the client is based out of California, The client my company is contracted with wants my company to ignore my restrictions. I have a doctor's note/restriction stating that due to knee problems along with having plantar fasciitis, I am allowed to wear... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence and Landlord - Tenant for Colorado on
Q: Can you be evicted by a false restraining order?

I am also broke. She ruined my finances.

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for Colorado on
Q: If my wife and I die at the same time, is there a problem having different executors in our wills?

My wife and I have designated each other as executors in our will. If we were to die at the same time, we named two different children, my son in my will and her daughter in her will, (2nd marriage) as executors.

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Colorado on
Q: House spouse owned before marriage sold during marriage and put into spouse account am I entitled to it in divorce?

My wife had a house before we got married, We were in the property for a year and I did work in improving the property which actually included drywalling and adding rooms to the existing structure. We were married less than 3 months after i moved in and I made payments as well on the mortgage. She... View More

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