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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Colorado on
Q: What can I do about the treatment of my daughter and get her phone back from an impounded vehicle?

My 16 year old daughter was getting a ride home from her boyfriends mom when they were pulled over by an undercover officer. When he initially pulled them over he claimed the mom had crossed a yellow line and was checking that she wasn't driving drunk. After that he said he pulled her over... View More

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Q: I noticed on a judgment sentencing document that my probation was actually terminated unsuccessfully but still on proba

I'm still on probation it's been a year and a half since that document was signed by the judge and I've been placed on probation yet again even though I've spent that time in jail and half house the document signed by the judge clearly states that I was terminated unsuccessfully... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Colorado on
Q: If a child is not mentioned under a specific section in an APR does that mean they are not technically included in APR?

I lost a custody battle with my ex, however upon receiving the final court order (a year later) I noticed that my youngest daughter the court referred to my ex as her "psychological father" wasn't specified in the order as my other 2 children were. Can I legally access my daughter?

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Domestic Violence for Colorado on
Q: CAN MY EX LISTEN VIA SPEAKER PHON IN ON MINE AND MY DAUGHTERS PHONE CALLS DURING MY COURT ORDERED TIME TO TALK WITH HER?

MY EX IS VERY BITTER THAT I DO NOT WANT TO STAY IN RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM AND WNTS TO USE OUR DAUGHTER AS A WEAPON

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Elder Law and Libel & Slander for Colorado on
Q: What form do I need to complete to petition the court for validity of a POA.

My mother keeps insisting that her unlimited POA from 2001 is valid. She has known for more than a year that my grandmother made a new POA in 2023 and states all prior POA is revoked she was competent in 2023 and I have documentation by her neurologist that she has full capacity to make decisions... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Colorado on
Q: How can I find out if there's a warrent for my arrest?

I have reason to believe there might be a warrant for my arrest, in a different city than I live. And I have been struggling to find out if this information is true or not. Nor can I find any resources that can really offer this service freely, or in a way that doesn't involve me having to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Colorado on
Q: Do multi-family residential buildings need to provide on-site management?

Is there any requirement for multi-family residential buildings in Denver (or Colorado in general) to have on-site management/office hours?

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Child Custody and Family Law for Colorado on
Q: Can we be in contempt if 18 y/o daughter refuses to go to her birth mom's house for one of her parenting time nights?

My recently turned 18 year old step daughter wants to spend one more day per week with her dad and I instead of with her birth mom. There are no mentions in the separation agreement about what age the children will no longer be subject to the parenting plan. Local attorney says we're fine... View More

Christopher N. Little
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answered on Jan 18, 2025

You ask an excellent question and I suspect that a Google search on the issue has produced many conflicting results. Kudos to you for reaching out for professional advice.

As concerns your question, let me first say that no practicing attorney knows the answer for certain. That is because...
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0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Colorado on
Q: When does passenger in a vehicle stop being a passenger. When is the driver no longer responsible for that person?

Was deactivated from a job because of a "passenger"

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Small Claims and Real Estate Law for Colorado on
Q: Landlord-tenant non payment issue- Not paying termination fee, What action can I take?

I was wondering what my options are as I had a tenant at a property with a lease through June 14 (at $2250/mo) that sought to move out early (Jan 1). He and his ex-wife (who moved out of the property earlier in the year) are both on the lease. We agreed to a fee of $1500 to have him terminate the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Colorado on
Q: What are my legal obligations for a divorce in Colorado?
Christopher N. Little
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answered on Jan 17, 2025

You ask an excellent question! When it comes to domestic relations and family law there are many obligations and responsibilities that come with engaging in the divorce process. Your question is very broad and is difficult to summarize thousands of laws and interpreting cases in one response. I... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Colorado on
Q: I need help finding the corresponding sets of reporters (books) for each court level in CO. State and federal. Please!

I am studying to become a paralegal and I am really struggling with this :/ I could use some lawyer help!

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Colorado on
Q: My fiance and I are wanting to get married but we are wondering if his child support will increase if we get married?

My fiance had a child with his ex partner and he is paying child support. Now we are are expecting and we are trying to get married but since he pays child support Im wondering if that will increase since I (new partner) make more money if that will increase for him? To me doesn’t make sense if... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft, Public Benefits, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Colorado on
Q: Tanf contracted class shared personal info in emails to entire class, lawsuit possible? is it legal?

Name, phone number, case number, case manager, address, if laptop was issued class work. Intended for attendance/homework and supportive services but emails are accessible to anyone with email and shows everyone's info even past clients even if the dropped class. With EBT fraud rampid I feel... View More

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answered on Jan 18, 2025

This situation raises serious privacy concerns regarding the handling of sensitive personal information in an educational setting. The sharing of private details like names, addresses, phone numbers, and case information via mass email could potentially violate several privacy laws, including FERPA... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Colorado on
Q: Hello. My question is about my parenting plan and holiday schedule.

I'm scheduled to have my son on holiday starting at 5pm on Friday, school ends before that. It's my co-parent's regular parenting time weekend, so she would usually pick up our son from school. However, it is my holiday weekend. Does this mean I can pick up our son from school before... View More

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Jan 15, 2025

Look at your holiday provision. They usually say something about holiday provisions supercedes the regular parenting time schedule.

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate Law for Colorado on
Q: I’m looking for a trust litigation attorney in the Denver area to review a trustees potential breach of fiduciary duty.

The trustee may have mismanaged the trust for personal gain through actions that do not align with the original intent of the trust. Who would you recommend as a trust litigation attorney in the Denver area?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Colorado on
Q: our security guards allowed to detain you and search you without a cop present if they say that you were trespassing, bu

This was the first time you have ever been to this building. They are trying to say you are trespassing because you went to another apartment that wasn’t the apartment you signed into as in the person that signed you in you are only allowed to go to their apartment and not other people’s... View More

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answered on Jan 18, 2025

Security guards generally do not have the same authority as police officers, which means they cannot detain or search someone without consent unless they have reasonable grounds, such as witnessing a crime or enforcing clear rules that were properly communicated. If the rules about staying within a... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: Is it legal to file a second claim on a matter that has been adjudicated without appealing the decision?

Jurisdiction: Adams County Small Claims Court, Colorado.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Business Law for Colorado on
Q: Wondering what my options are in regards to my percentage of ownership of a business, & what actions I'm able to take.

I own a percentage of a business with a partner. My business partner recently tried to get me to sign a letter of resignation, which I did not sign. The letter contained fabricated reasons as to why she thought I should be leaving the business. She then told me that if I showed up at the building... View More

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