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State court orders? Does there have to be big changes to modify an existing court order?
answered on Jan 4, 2018
Either parent can register the out of state order. Colorado will enforce the existing order. Colorado will also modify the order if appropriate in the best interest of the child(ren).
You should retain an attorney to make sure it is done correctly.
Can he be emcipated due to being in state custody?
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answered on Dec 28, 2017
If the 17 year old is in prison and not coming you, you should be able to seek a termination of the child support obligation.
We just went through mediation almost a month ago. Since then my son went to the first visit, afterthat his dad would come up with an excuse or ask me to keep him. Yesterday when I asked if he was coming to see his son, he stated our child was a mistake and wants nothing more to do with him. I... View More 
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answered on Dec 28, 2017
If there are no court orders in place, you all could come to an agreement indicating you have sole custody and all parenting time. If there are orders in place, you could modify those orders via an agreement, stipulation, granting you those same things. If he thinks giving up his time will also... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2017
It may be a basis for a new child support order. Her new income would be part of the child support calculation. The new support amount will depend on her income, your income and the number of overnights each parent has with the children and child care and health insurance costs for the children.... View More
Joint custody but it's primarily with me I cover all his needs daycare taking all his check-ups and cover all his needs pretty much. I was served with child support papers will I be the one that has to pay I also keep a full calendar of the days I have him and you obviously see on there that... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2017
This will be based on the child support calculation guidelines. This is a formula which uses the respective incomes of the parents and the number of overnights each parent has the child along with child care costs and medical insurance for the child. You should retain an attorney to assist you with... View More
Pay and what sexual favors would need to be performed in exchange for money? The photos show pictures of her with her email address that she gave the courts and the email from her. There's also an email posting for a "Friends with Benefits" type of relationship on Craigslist as well.... View More
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answered on Dec 14, 2017
Probably not, but maybe. You should consult with a family law attorney, as more detail is needed to fully assess your situation.
Full custody and child support, even though she hasn't paid anything in 5 yrs, I never filed for child support. The attorney that filed the response has been an attorney for a long time, but I'm starting to feel like he isn't very knowledgeable about my case or he doesn't know... View More
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answered on Dec 14, 2017
More information is needed to assess your situation, including whether there are interstate issues that need to be dealt with. Though no attorney can guarantee anything, a food family law attorney should be able to give you at least a good assessment or likely outcome for you case, given the... View More
She lives with mom and graduated high school in May. All communication has been ignored.
answered on Dec 12, 2017
In Colorado, child support is payable until age 19. It does not matter that she does not communicate with you.
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answered on Dec 9, 2017
Way more information is needed before anyone can answer this question? What form? What are the circumstances?
My ex moved about 2 years ago and haven’t paid any money. Can I get, back child support from her? And how will this affect if any, me paying back child support? There is a court order for me to pay child support. Just to reinstate she lives in a different state, hasn’t paid me child support.... View More
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answered on Dec 9, 2017
You will still have to pay back what you owe. However, you could seek to modify retroactively to when she left the kids with you, maybe and depending on all facts, pursuant to CRS 14-10-122(5). More information is needed to fully assess your situation and you should consult with a child support... View More
My ex has a court order from 2008 saying that if he is up to date on his child support he can claim my daughter every odd year, so that means he can claim her this year only if I sign a IRS Form 8332 which I'm not going to do my daughter has been with me since birth. She does not see my ex on... View More
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answered on Dec 9, 2017
The court orders only relate to the income tax dependency exemption, which is different from head of household. Under Colorado law, the court or orders can allocate the right to claim the exemption among the parents. Regardless of what IRS Code says, if he is current on his support he does get... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2017
You should check w/ child support enforcement to see what the status is. Also, you can retain a private attorney to collect the back support.. The attorney should be more responsive.
Back child support if the mother is now trying to get full custody and child support from me? My son is in 10th grade and wants to live with his mother. We all live in Colorado now. What do I need to do?
answered on Dec 8, 2017
You can ask for current child support, but probably not back support, unless there is an existing order that she has not paid. You should retain an attorney to help you with this.
And never asked or received child support. Now my child is 16 and wants to live with the other parent full time. The other parent wants child support even though I didn't ask for or get any for 4 1/2 yrs. Am I able to get back pay and will I be required to pay?
answered on Dec 5, 2017
You may be able to collect back support if there was an order for support that the other parent did not pay. You may be required to pay support at this time depending on the amount of time the child spends w/ each parent and the parent's respective incomes. You should check w/ an attorney... View More
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answered on Dec 4, 2017
You will need to go back to the court to see about gaining their compliance. Presuming there was a court order for testing, they are clearly in violation, presuming they were served/the court has jurisdiction over them.
Can you change your child's last name after the biological fathers name.. and still receive child support?
answered on Dec 1, 2017
Yes. The name change will not affect his support obligation.
answered on Nov 30, 2017
Child support and parenting time are separate matters. You may want to bring an action for allocation of parental responsibilities in order to assure the right to have a relationship with your son.You should retain an attorney for this.
My sisters ex husband owes her 16,000 in back child support, he has no job, lives with his parents and has at least 20 contempt of court for breaking their parent plans due to keeping the children from her on her days. He has lied about her and has exploited the children for money to different... View More
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answered on Nov 28, 2017
If he owes that much in back support there should be an offsetting of what she owes compared to what he owes until such time as his debt is paid off. A lot more information is needed to really assess this situation and answer the question. She should consult with a different family law attorney.
Mother asked for a paternity test twice, it was done twice, she "lost" it twice. Results never came. Helped pay for it both times. She never asked the "other" man for a test or to pay for it. Haven't heard from her in 3 years since. Can she come back at any point, even 10... View More
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answered on Nov 28, 2017
If there has been no official test done through a paternity case she can come back, even 10 years later, to request a test and support.
I didn’t agree for her to take my son, I wasn’t contacted about the new case in GA, how did they get my wages here. I am now paying 250 dollars more a month
answered on Nov 27, 2017
They will be able to garnish your wages here even if it is a GA order. you should retain an attorney to help you with this so that you are not taken advantage of.
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