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My step son was born in mexico mom has not been involed in his lfe for a little over 2 yrs i am married to his bio father
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answered on Oct 27, 2023
If biological Mother has abandoned the child then you can apply for stepparent adoption. Biological Mother must be informed of the action and receive the opportunity to be heard. If she consents then the process is much easier than if she contests. In my experience biological parents who have not... View More 
I've had her her whole 6 years of her life, he's had her stay the night once. He pays me child support through the county. Her address is my address, all of her stuff is here and she doesn't want to go.
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answered on Oct 9, 2023
It sounds like you need an allocation of parental responsibilities (child custody) order. Without one either of you have access to the child. The fact that he pays support does not give him a superior right to the child.
Oh haven’t seen my daughter in 210 days because my wife is manipulating the system in order to have sole custody and decision making. In those 210 days my daughters lab results have been consistently rising and it’s causing concern. Just wondering my options. I can’t afford an attorney but... View More
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answered on Sep 30, 2023
You would be better off attempting to obtain medical records rather than attempting to make a medical determination yourself. The records are protected by HIPPA, however as a parent you are entitled to the medical records of your child which you can obtain from the medical facility itself.
Since I’ve been in Colorado state, after visiting the child’s father has filed for the legitimization, sole custody and child support in the county where he resides . I was served a hand delivered summons of him requesting legitimization, sole custody and child support . The summons that I... View More
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answered on Sep 30, 2023
He would have filed a petition or motion to which you have 21 or 35 days to respond depending whether you are in state or out of state. This is where you can provide your position about anything that you believe is wrong about his information.
I have maintained primary for 10 years (our son's entire life). We live in different states and I was given primary interim custody. I have no personal issues or concerns and have always been a great parent. Our son is doing great. What is the likelihood the judge would entertain his request... View More
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answered on Sep 14, 2023
If there is already a court order, unless you have relocated since the last order, he would have to show endangerment to change primary parenting time.
Our son is 11 Sep 26 and we reside in CO with me, where the original agreement was established. I have the majority as I can make all major decisions. He pays child support when he feels like it. He owes 28k+
He resides in Saudi Arabia and the UAE is looking to BAN him from the middle east... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
I understand your concerns and the complex situation you're facing with your ex-husband. It's crucial to prioritize the safety and well-being of your son while considering any changes to your current custody arrangement. Here's how you might approach this matter:
Consult with... View More
He resides in Saudi Arabia and the UAE is looking to BAN him from the middle east for stealing money.
He recently got a lawyer asking that our son come to visit for 3/4 months with him. Current agreement is 6 days a month as he was in the US at the time.Our son is remote learning in a US... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2023
If he files a motion for modification or an initial petition for parenting time, you can provide relevant evidence in response, whether it relates to safety concerns or financial matters. Courts do generally want both parents to have contact with children, however absent abuse or neglect.
If my spouse agrees to pay child support/spousal maintenance while I get established in part time work, can this be part of a mediation agreement?
answered on Aug 7, 2023
Good Morning,
You ask a great question! Generally speaking, parties to cases in domestic relations can be quite creative when it comes to creating terms in an agreement reached at mediation (or even outside mediation). Child support should be approved by a judge (in Colorado it is a right... View More
He has been charged with domestic violence in the past and had a history of problematic behavior. Most recently he has kept our oldest child (12) with him for 6 weeks straight, when previously I had the kids weekdays and he had then weekends. We do not have a custody agreement, we've been... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2023
Good Morning,
Your question and the related details raise several red flags for me and I highly suggest that you consult with a qualified domestic relations attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado. When it comes to domestic violence and the allocation of parental... View More
14yr old is staying at aunts due to leniency, what is the law in Colorado where child stays?
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answered on Aug 3, 2023
In the state of Colorado, if the parents of a 14-year-old child are separated and there is no custody agreement in place, both parents generally have equal rights to make decisions regarding the child. In the absence of a court order or custody agreement, both parents have legal custody, which... View More
So we just had a child and on the 2nd day cps said they got a call about possible drug use so we had them come to our hone do a visit then since the allegations were about drugs we both gave them clean uas now they want more I'm telling my wife to tell them no but she is so uptight she things... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2023
Get legal counsel to represent you and do it quickly. CPS has a great deal of power and they could potentially come and remove the child if the allege a danger to the child. Often, a little cooperation can get you through this without serious legal proceedings. Your wife is not wrong in that... View More
My daughter did a DNA test and she is not his biological daughter. Biological dad did test and now we have results and he is still keeping her even after DNA shows he's not dad. Me and bio dad are in the process of removing him from birth cert but court isn't until September. What can I... View More
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answered on Jul 30, 2023
I'm really sorry to hear about your situation. I'm not permitted to give you specific legal advice as the law prevents attorneys from doing so, but I can give you some general advice about how to approach this.
1. Consult a Family Lawyer: You should definitely consult with a... View More
I am the petitioner. My child’s father has not filed a single paper into our case not even a response. however, he did attend the ISC and mediation. We had a partial agreement in mediation. He still did not file anything even after a delay prevention order was filed. The court just sent out a... View More
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answered on Jul 30, 2023
A default hearing in a case regarding the allocation of parental responsibility (or custody, as it's commonly known) generally happens when one party fails to respond or participate in the legal process appropriately. Since the father of your child hasn't filed any paperwork, the court is... View More
My son's mother, the Respondent, and her attorney filed an Order without any signatures on it. He did this last month and the judge didn't accept it even though one of her staff members stamped it Granted without signatures.
Now it's happened again at 1pm this afternoon when... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2023
This is a complicated question, and unfortunately not one that lends itself to an easy answer in this forum. I do see from your question, though, that you have an attorney representing you. Only reviewing the court's case file can tell you whether the order you are questioning is an order of... View More
Colorado: I filed a Stipulation to Relocate Minor Children with the court, it was signed by both parties, approved and ordered by the judge. My ex then decided after the fact, to file the "response" fighting the stipulation that he himself had already signed. His response is also full of... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2023
A Stipulation to Relocate Minor Children is a legal agreement between the parties that outlines the terms of the relocation and is signed by both parties before being presented to the court for approval.
Once the stipulation is signed by both parties and approved by the court, it becomes a... View More
Is it parenting time interference if the child's mother schedules activities during the father's parenting time? i.e. The child will be away with the mother on a camping trip during the father's parenting time. The mother already knows that the father is unable to take the child... View More
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answered on Jul 30, 2023
Since the law prohibits lawyers from providing legal advice to non-clients, I cannot answer your question specifically, but I can share some general advice based on typical situations.
In many jurisdictions, it is indeed considered "parenting time interference" if one parent... View More
Is it parenting time interference if the child's mother schedules activities during the father's parenting time? i.e. The child will be away with the mother on a camping trip during the father's parenting time. The mother already knows that the father is unable to take the child... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2023
Hi, based on the information provided, scheduling activities during the father's court-ordered parenting time without his consent and knowledge can be considered parenting time interference. This interference could be a violation of the court-ordered custody agreement or parenting plan.... View More
that our children will be in care of his girlfriend. We have a parenting plan that's court ordered. What can I do to stop him from leaving our kids with his girlfriend
answered on Jun 30, 2023
You need to file a motion with the court to temporarily modify the parenting time while he is in rehab and file it very soon. That is step one. Unless there is something in your orders addressing this kind of situation and allowing your ex to designate someone to "use" his parenting... View More
My ex is abusive and I was able to get sole legal custody by offering not to receive child support. My ex emails a few times a year to “check in” on our child. I typically respond with short emails that give details as to their health, school progress, and life in general without revealing any... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2023
As a general rule, once a child is 18, parenting time orders cease to have effect, though Judges will often consider enforcing the parental communication until the child has graduated high school if the child has not done so by the time they turn 18. Once a child is 18 and has graduated from high... View More
I filed for custody. My child’s father has not submitted a response even though it has been way past 21 days. He has not filed ANY paperwork into our case. However, he has attended the ISC and mediation. During mediation we agreed to him getting our son one weekend per month as we live 3 hours... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2023
It depends upon the specific language of the written mediated settlement agreement both parties signed at the conclusion of the mediation. Ordinarily, a party cannot change his mind and recant an specific agreement definitively detailed in the signed written agreement. But anything not... View More
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