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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 
Owner cannot be contacted, dmv will give me a temp license plate but no valid title.
1. Can I legally go get the rv and put in on my property
2. Can I apply for a bond title
3. Can I sell it w no title
4. What can the police do for me,
5. Is thus a criminal offense , title fraud
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answered on May 3, 2024
It sounds like it could be theft. If you have a written contract, you may be able to compel the sale and transfer of title as well. Either way, you will need to take legal action and contact an attorney.
I am filing Pro Se as i sincerely do not have the funds for a lawyer, i sent in my paperwork and the trustee asked for my divorce decree, no problem! I am looking through it to send and my ex husband had filled out the paperwork, and yes i signed it. In the section asking if there was any debt my... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2024
First, relax.
The Official forms of every bankruptcy case are signed by you under penalty of perjury, a serious crime. By all means, tell the truth on Bankruptcy filings.
Please rethink your decision to proceed in bankruptcy without counsel. And know that however engaging the... View More
The patient never made a will, nor had a POA. Her immediate family was involved throughout.
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answered on Apr 29, 2024
Based on the information available, it appears that a nurse in Colorado cannot legally stop life support on a patient without the family's consent. The Colorado End-of-Life Options Act provides a path for terminally ill patients to receive aid-in-dying medication from their physicians, but it... View More
With the last payment of 10 K, I told the shop owner that this is the last check, that if there is any balance, I would pay that when I pick the car up Originally, the owner of this shop told me the restoration would be between 70k and 100k- Were now over 135k (i've paid for parts) I... View More
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answered on May 3, 2024
Reach out to an attorney. Unfortunately, car shops are not famous for their use of clear service contracts. If you agreed upon a price you may be able to enforce it. More likely, you agreed to pay an hourly rate. Either way, you may need to consider taking the car back and taking it somewhere else.
Today our portfolio is valued at 75,000. We are retired and this has greatly impacted our retirement. I can’t believe a planner would loose this staggering amount for a couple in retirement. I know there were risks but that is why we trusted a planner. Our record keeping has not... View More
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answered on May 3, 2024
Stock trading is a risky business. That being said, financial planners typically are licensed and are subject to liability under a negligence standard. So if the financial planner was grossly negligent such as investing all your money into a single high-risk stock without telling you then they... View More
Now lease agreement does not specifically addressed this issue.
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answered on May 3, 2024
That is rather odd. Some leases provide for the Landlord to handle security but video cameras interfering with the operation of the business may be an issue. You may want to contact an attorney.
This could be a breach of quiet enjoyment or the implied covenant of good faith. I have never... View More
I have filed Chap 7 bankruptcy through up solve pro se as I do not have the funds for an attorney. I filed for divorce in November and shortly after signed a quitclaim deed so he could get the house. Divorce was final March 5th and filed for Chapter 7 in April. I did not add the home to my... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2024
There will be questions about that on the Statement of Financial Affairs, and more indirectly, on the Schedules.
It's bold to attempt to do a bankruptcy without counsel, whatever your reason. We recommend that you inquire at your County Bar Association, or the office of the US... View More
If someone wrote me a check and that person forgot to write the date, can I as a recipient write the date myself?
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
If the check writer forgot to date the check, it's generally not advisable for you as the recipient to fill in the date yourself. Here's why:
1. Legal issues: Writing in the date yourself could be considered altering the check, which is illegal in many jurisdictions.
2.... View More
Was driving and working for a man that had me in an unsafe truck. I told him I was not comfortable driving the truck as was and he asked if I could fix it. He ordered the parts as I worked on the truck because we did not know what exactly was needed at time of start. He now wants to take the truck... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
In a situation where you performed work on a vehicle without a predetermined price for labor, and the owner is now refusing to pay, here are some steps you can consider:
1. Document everything: Make sure you have a detailed record of the work performed, parts purchased, hours spent, and any... View More
I have a political sign in my classroom and want to know if they can make me take it down.
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answered on May 3, 2024
Aw, the question of does the 1st amendment apply in a classroom. The answer is that it depends. Private schools have no obligation to allow free speech. The 1st amendment only applies to government actors. Now some schools will permit such speech because it is good for the learning environment.... View More
The even went into the back yard and tried to open doors from what I could hear from my room
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
The amount of time the police can remain outside your residence after attempting to make contact with you can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the laws of your jurisdiction. However, here are a few general points:
1. Reasonable time: Police officers are typically allowed to... View More
I am the petitioner in the case; Can an attorney for the other party send me emails about matters even though she has withdrew from the case months before? Can she also draft paper work for the other party who is now pro se, without entering into the case again? When confronted about her no longer... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2024
She might be representing the client in a limited scope capacity in which case she could communicate with you. If she is working in a limited scope capacity, she does not have to enter an appearance depending on whether she is representing in court or not. Though she should disclose to you if she... View More
The doctor office never billed insurance, did not notify me of the outstanding bill for a year despite me have numerous visits after the unpaid date. By the time I was notified it was outside the contracted time for the insurance to pay. The bill is excessive, $800+ for one infant checkup. I have... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2024
You can argue anything you like, but you could have also paid it or entered into a payment plan with the doctor's office well before suit was filed. If your response is that you didn't have the money, that's not a legal defense to the complaint. Additionally, you are responsible for... 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
month. Am I in the boundaries of the law to kick them out? They do not receive mail or were given permission to use my address for anything else.
answered on Apr 2, 2024
Under those facts, assuming you own or rent the place and they are not part owners, co-tenants, and have no other legal claim to the home (and with no more information), then, yes. Of course, the devil's in the details. So if other facts are relevant, the answer could change. Also, if... View More
Me a copy. It has been about 6 week and hasn't been filled with the district court. Further more my step mum passed last June. And my dad did not update his will.
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answered on Apr 2, 2024
Get a CO attorney to file Probate with you as Administrator. If there is a Will, the stepsister will probably come forward with it, especially if she is benefitted by it.
Me a copy. It has been about 6 week and hasn't been filled with the district court. Further more my step mum passed last June. And my dad did not update his will.
answered on Apr 2, 2024
You can ask your stepsister for a copy or wait until she files it for probate. Or you can file a intestate probate yourself as an heir of your dad and then, if she has the Will, she will either need to come forward with it or allow you to proceed with the intestate probate of your dad's estate.
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
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