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My STBE wife listed 5 witnesses she may call during our Final Orders hearing. None are listed as an "expert". I'd like to interview her boss to see if more hours are available for her to work. My STBE has stated her boss won't give her more hours (15 a week) but the company is... View More 
On October 5th my wife and I got in a dispute. My truck had just broke down and I lost 60% of my work flow. The argument was over spending money. Upon returning home she implied she would like to leave. We are parked at the mail box and she gets out to get the mail and gets back in. As she is... View More
My daughter is getting a divorce in Denver, Colorado. Her mother-in-law works at the courthouse and sent Petition For Divorce paperwork for her son through email without a Waiver of Service. Is this legal and does this start the 21 day countdown for my daughter as officially being served?
I have asked about making a change to daycare and offered 4 different solutions and offered to hear any solutions she has as well. She refuses to work with me but I literally can not afford to keep paying. Can I stop paying if she wont work with me on it since we have split decision making? Do I... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2024
Hello.
First an attorney can not advise you to violate an order or not comply in conformity with the order.
Second, you need to review your order regarding mutual selection of child care and determine if it is a major decision as it relates to joint decision making and if you need... View More
We don’t have assets or children. However I do question whether she is trustworthy at this point.
answered on Sep 7, 2024
Good evening,
You ask an excellent question! Yes, you can absolutely hire an attorney to review your Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Many firms (including mine), offer what are called "limited scope" or "unbundled" services as a resource and advocate from a more... View More
50/50 owned home was sitting empty. Both on loan.
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answered on Jun 24, 2024
The real question is was the property subject to the division order when you got divorced or not. If not, then you may be able to pursue a partition action to force the sale of the property. If so, then you may need to follow the court's order and follow up with contempt proceedings. Either... View More
How long does person A have to live in new county before filing? Lifelong Colorado resident
answered on May 30, 2024
Hi there, good questions! As a general rule of thumb, Person A could file in the new county; however, there is always the chance that Person B requests to have the case transferred back to the county they reside in.
The transfer and venue rules are a bit labyrinthine and I would need to... View More
answered on May 19, 2024
I’m very sorry to hear that this is the position you are in; especially considering the incredible impact that a divorce has on the outcome of the next phase of your life.
As for your question, I would have to know much more about the “behind-the-scenes” administrative side of the... View More
answered on May 14, 2024
Good Afternoon,
You ask an excellent question and one that many a family law attorney has likely spent time arguing in Court. The best answer to your question is that this is likely a helpful fact circumstance for you. One way to think of the doctrine of transmutation or commingling is the... View More
answered on May 14, 2024
Good Afternoon,
From the substance of your question, it looks like you are involved in a legal proceeding concerning your child. Issues related to jurisdiction concerning children are often nuanced. I suggest that you consult with an attorney in the state where the case is at now in order... View More
I am recently divorced (1+ year) and share two children with my ex. We share split custody of our two children with no child support nor alimony. With this, my ex has continued to be verbally, mentally and emotionally abusive towards me and I am interested in determining what options I might have.
answered on May 2, 2024
Abusive to you or the kids? There are ways to limit contact or have contact monitored through platforms such as Our Family Wizard or Talking Parents. If the abuse you state relates to the children then you may consider a motion to modify parenting time. But, you will need to document and prove... View More
she is also in contempt of virtually every part of our separation agreement. she has not paid child support, not given me back my belongings, does not follow the parenting schedule, and does not provide the insurance for the children she claimed she would
answered on Apr 2, 2024
Good Morning,
I am very sorry to hear of your circumstances and know that it can be an incredibly difficult and frustrating experience when an ex-spouse does not follow Court Orders. It sounds like you have several issues going on, including: tax, parenting time, insurance, etc.... View More
Ex spouse and I are looking to file for a dissolution of marriage in Colorado. We separated in September and already separated our bank accounts and all property other than the house we lived in and the car we shared (both currently in both our names). Are the proceedings quicker if we transfer the... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
Good Afternoon,
You ask an excellent question. First, let me say that I am very sorry to hear that you are going through tough times. In most folks' lives, the divorce process is fraught with fear and uncertainty. Let me reassure you, this too shall pass and there is an "other... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2024
Good question, under Colorado Domestic Relations law, there is no default/affirmative legal obligation to have an attorney represent you in the matter. By the default rules, you are legally permitted to represent yourself. Knowing that the law is complex and self-representation can be a risky... View More
After 8 years they were taken out of my custody and given to my stepmom but during the time I did get tanf for them they were in my custody and I still have not divorced but he has had another family and another child and still married to me
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answered on Feb 26, 2024
In your situation, seeking alimony and child support remains a possibility, despite the complexities of your circumstances. The fact that you are still legally married to the children's father and that he has started another family while still married to you does not nullify your rights to... View More
CONTACTING MY CHILDREN WHO SHE HAS NEVER MET OR SPOKEN TO BEFORE. HOW CAN I STOP THIS. SHE HAS NO RIGHT TO BE CONTACTING MY CHILDREN
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answered on Feb 19, 2024
If they are adult children then there is nothing to be done. They can block the number if they choose. But if it rises to harassment and defamation then it could give rise to other legal claims.
If they are minor children, and you have 100% custody and control then that is a different... View More
I would like to know what happens since everthing we both own including rental properties are tied up in the small business and what would happen in a divorce.
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answered on Jan 24, 2024
All marital property must be equitably divided in a divorce (not equally, equitably). Marital property is anything obtained on or after the date of marriage, and the increase in value of property since the date of marriage. It does not matter whose name is on title. So if you owned a house before... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2024
Your wife’s medical debt will be considered marital debt. If it was incurred during the time you were married to her,marital debt is subject to an “equitable distribution “as is marital property. Equitable distribution means “fair “, not necessarily “equal “. You should get a lawyer... View More
My daughter's father and I have 50/50 joint custody. I will get my associates in April in pre nursing. I told him I'm applying to schools right now for my BSN. In order to get my BSN, I need to travel to complete clinicals out of state as there are no local clinical locations. I asked if... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2023
Without knowing the specifics of where this other school is, what you're proposed schedule is, and how much it disruption this will be in the child's life, It is impossible to actually answer this question. You have expressed your question as to what your daughter's father will... View More
Attempting to file on my own but couldn’t afford the legal fee also broke my left ankle since then haven’t revisited in refilling for a legal divorce
answered on Dec 8, 2023
Hi There,
I am very sorry to hear that you are going through it right now. I understand that you mentioned you do not qualify for free legal assistance. In order to be sure you've exhausted all of your options (or at least made good headway in that direction), please check with Metro... View More
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