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I lived with a friend for 18 years and was his sole caregiver for 13 of those years. Before he passed away, we verbally agreed that I could stay in his house until it was sold, after which I would receive money to help me get on my own. I have witnesses to this agreement. How should I proceed with... View More 
answered on Apr 11, 2025
This is a complex question. First, Colorado has what's called a "Dead Man's Statute" that limits testimony regarding a deceased's verbal agreements. However, if you have independent witnesses, you may be able to get around that.
Second, Colorado has a "Statute... View More
I have been a W-2 employee for 21 years, working entirely on commission. Recently, I completed work for a client who did not pay. There is no employee contract or written agreement, and typically, everyone takes the loss in such situations. What are my options for recovering unpaid commissions... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Colorado, commissions are considered wages under the Colorado Wage Act, which means your employer is legally obligated to pay them once they are earned, vested, and determinable. Even without a written contract, if you can demonstrate that you... View More
I was extorted by someone on a dating app who threatened to leak private photos of me online. In response, I contacted Digital Forensics Corp for assistance. They pressured me to choose their most expensive service options, preying on my panic and desperation. Despite their pushiness, I agreed and... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
What you’re going through is deeply distressing, and it’s completely understandable that you reached out for help in a moment of panic. If Digital Forensics Corp took advantage of that fear to upsell services and then failed to honor their own refund terms, that may be considered deceptive... View More
I've signed a contract for replacement windows on 3/20/25 for $26,000. I'm having trouble getting answers about the contract terms, specifically regarding a verbal offer of 18-month free financing. I haven't communicated my concerns in writing yet. How long can I dispute or legally... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
It’s completely understandable to feel uneasy, especially when a large purchase like this doesn’t seem to match what you were told. In Colorado, if you signed the contract at your home or somewhere outside of the seller’s regular place of business, you may have had a 3-day “cooling-off”... View More
I am 23 years old and was pressured by my mom to take a neuropsychological evaluation due to ADHD symptoms not being treated by medication and sleep apnea issues. There was no explicit agreement with my mom about paying for the evaluation, other than her understanding that she would cover it. I... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
Generally, anyone can sue for anything. However, I cannot think of legal claim your mom could make that would entitle her to your personal medical records. One thing to note is that she may withhold any other financial support she provides you, which would be legal absent any other agreement. I am... View More
I signed a contract with an adoption agency that includes a clause requiring me to pay for board and train fees, which could be as much as $1800 per month, if I return the dog, along with a behavioral assessment fee. Initially, I wasn't aware of this clause in the chaotic adoption environment.... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That sounds incredibly overwhelming, especially when you entered the adoption process with good intentions and now feel trapped by a clause you didn’t fully understand. In Colorado, contracts—especially those tied to emotional or high-pressure situations—can sometimes be challenged if they... View More
I made a rental payment for my apartment through a third-party portal (A) using a credit card bill pay service on February 24th. On February 25th, I was informed that the apartment management (B) switched to a new portal (C). I requested a refund from portal A on February 28th, but the refund was... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That sounds like a really frustrating and confusing loop, especially when you're just trying to recover your money. Since you have written records showing both sides denying responsibility and no clear guidance in their terms, your next step should be to send a formal demand letter to both... View More
On February 24th, I paid my rent via a third-party portal (Portal A) using my credit card's bill pay feature. On February 28th, my apartment management (Portal B) informed me they were switching to a new portal (Portal C) and instructed me to request a refund from Portal A. My request for the... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That’s an incredibly frustrating situation, especially when you've done everything right and are being passed between companies with no clear answers. When a payment is made through a third-party portal and then refunded, the refund should follow the same path back unless otherwise... View More
I have a contract with a contractor for asbestos removal, interior demolition, and mold remediation work. The contractor owes me $70,000 on invoices from several jobs, some due since December 2024. Although I asked for payments every Friday, the contractor has not responded. He claims some invoices... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2025
Assuming you are a subcontractor that works for this contractor, you may need to send an official demand letter (either by yourself or through an attorney) and ultimately sue the contractor for the unpaid invoices. You will need to look at any contract you may have with the contractor to see if you... View More
I entered into an oral agreement to use my car as collateral for an $800 loan, with the understanding that I would repay the loan when I received my tax refund. I have made two $400 payments, as shown in my bank statements, but the person holding my car has not returned it. I have no witnesses to... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
It seems like you're dealing with a tricky situation involving a verbal agreement and no physical proof of the arrangement. Since the agreement was oral, it can be more challenging to enforce, especially without witnesses. However, the payments you made are important evidence that you followed... View More
My husband and I own an excavation company. Recently, an employee from a startup company, owned by my husband's brother, visited our job site to watch a septic installation. Without our permission, he took pictures of our job and posted them on the startup company's website, falsely... View More
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answered on Mar 10, 2025
In Connecticut this would be a violation of the state's unfair trade practices act ("CUTPA"). It also seems like a possible violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act (unfair competition) and possibly also the Federal Lanham Act (false advertising).
I discovered that the Respondent was hiding a bank account during Discovery, but my lawyer at the time didn’t pursue it. The maintenance settlement, which included past maintenance and attorney fees, was finalized on December 30, 2024, and I received the settlement money on January 11, 2025.... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2025
I would be curious to know how much money was not disclosed, not that it matters. I believe you have 182 days to file a separate suit to set aside the fraudulent agreement. I would also comsider a malpractice case against your lawyer for his neglect.
I am currently going through a divorce and need my spouse to pay her portion of our car insurance. We are separated, and both names are on the insurance policy. We previously discussed splitting expenses, and she paid her share for a few months. However, she now ignores my requests for her portion.... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2025
You ask a great question and I am sorry to hear that you’re experiencing these troubles.
Assuming that standard practice has been followed and that everyone is properly joined to the case and no other pertinent orders have been entered by the Court, you are keen to focus on the Automatic... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2024
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. The short answer is that it would best serve your interests if you had a signature. Having only a printed name could lead to ambiguity as to acceptance of the waiver's terms. A Colorado attorney could advise... View More
Car rental for minor hail damage. They are grossly over charging me. Their pics they took are really bad. I took pics at the same moment I returned it. I also paid $1,000 on that same day that they have not shown on any paperwork. I have requested but they won't show it was deducted off of... View More
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answered on Sep 27, 2024
To resolve this situation, gather all of the evidence you have, including the clear photos you took at the time of returning the car, any written communications with the rental company, and the proof of your $1,000 payment. Ensure your documentation clearly shows the discrepancy between the rental... View More
I received the money in my accounts by regular transfers.
At no time has he stated or written that I have to stay his gf to pay me. Now he writes I have to be his gf to be paid. There is evidence he cheated.
I had said before the argument that I would let him off the hook once I... View More
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answered on Oct 2, 2024
I'm sorry you're going through this difficult situation. Generally, financial support in a personal relationship without a formal agreement can be complicated. If he initially provided support without conditions, changing the terms suddenly may not be enforceable legally, especially if... View More
The house that my roomates and I recently moved into is sinking into the ground and they are doing active construction on the home while we are living in it. There is orange fencing around the construction area when they are gone but during the day there are construction vehicles that we have to... View More
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answered on Aug 28, 2024
The lease agreement that you signed is going to make a huge difference regarding this circumstance. In Colorado, the legislature has given very few protections to tenants. If you believe that the property is uninhabitable Colorado law would allow you to leave the property without being required to... View More
Just bought the moped used and I paid through venmo, it is not a registered moped and it worked when I bought it, shortly after it broke down within two hours of riding. The dealer said it was an easy fix and said he could fix it for free because it was just an engine cap issue. I tried contacting... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you’re in a difficult situation with this moped. Since the dealer blocked your number and the moped broke down almost immediately after purchase, you might have grounds to request a refund or take further action, but it could be tricky.
First, check if the dealership... View More
We have absolutely no idea where all the money is going. There are 16 families, nothing is ever repaired, grounds are a mess, etc.
How can we go about requesting detailed receipts for everything?
Our bylaws and covenants have never been enforced either.
Customer placed an order for custom goods per a proposal delivered via email. Customer submitted deposit through electronic invoice. Customer cancelled the order a month later. I was able to stop production and instead of keeping all deposit monies, I promised a partial refund. I have not yet paid... View More
answered on May 8, 2024
Under the Uniform Commercial Code, if a customer contracts with a merchant to make a special order and the goods cannot be completed a resold in a commercially reasonable manner, you should be entitled to your profit (including reasonable overhead) together with incidental damages, due allowance... View More
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