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I have a child support order that was put in place in 2011 and included 3 children. We have never had a modification done even though the children moved from me as the custodial parent to their mother. 2 of the 3 children are now 21, so 2 years removed from the order and I'm still paying the... View More 
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answered on Oct 27, 2022
It is always risky to self-adjust a court order. If the other party never makes an issue of it, you might not have a problem but if there is a disagreement, you could be in contempt of court. When a child ages out of the order, you can have the order adjusted. if you are going through Child Support... View More
Have a monthly agreement to pay a certain amount every month I have kept to my agreement but this is the 3rd time now they have suspended my license forcing my husband that has no obligation to my child support to pay for my reinstated again. Now he won't pay it cuz it just keeps getting... View More
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answered on Oct 25, 2022
personallyIt sounds like there may be some agreement that might contradict a court order. You have to pay the court ordered amount. If you have a substantial and continuing change of circumstances, then you can move to modify the child support ongoing amount. You just have to show your proof of... View More
In 2006 they closed my child support case because both parents moved out of the state of Oregon even though my son was not of age. Colorado which is where I live now refuse to open a new case. I believe it was $4000 to $5,000 owed in arrearages. Now support enforcement is telling me I can reopen... View More
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answered on Oct 21, 2022
If he owes arrears then you can collect it.
She won't. Is there any way I can have that changed I do a lot for her that doesn't come off the registry and it is hard on me. How do I get any credit for anything I do for her ?
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answered on Oct 21, 2022
There are no legal grounds to cancel the support. Nor are there legal grounds to substitute the value of things that you do other than paying child support for the support arrears.
I had to start school to receive the housing stipend to help me offset child support.
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answered on Oct 1, 2022
The GI Bill stipend does not count as income for support purposes.
Our Original divorce decree was settled in MO in 2019, Children’s Father and I have both moved out of MO, Children and I reside in CO while he moved to FL. He took me back to court in MO in 2021 and received an order that he may pay $596 for both children down from $700 the previous years. My... View More
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answered on Sep 26, 2022
Interstate jurisdictional issues can be tricky. Jurisdiction is most likely where he is now since you both moved out of MO. You can always file for child support where he is. However, Colorado jurisdiction it may depend on whether he has any contacts with Colorado and what those are.
Does my husband have the right to claim the kids every other year on his taxes if I'm the custodial parent?
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answered on Sep 9, 2022
It depends on what your decree says. This is an aspect generally covered in a parenting plan. If not, Colorado statute says that the exemptions are taken in proportion to income so if you each make the same amount of income, then you would alternate every year.
My child’s father and I have 50/50. Currently he is ordered to pay $350 a month in child support. Recently my sons father married and had a child with his wife and adopted her teenage daughter (not biological his). He requested to modify child support based on fathering 2 children and the child... View More
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answered on Aug 29, 2022
Yes, in Colorado. In some states children born or adopted after the initial support order do not make the payor eligible for. credit.
State of Colorado. Also if the social security benefits have not been applied for can they still be garnished. Ex husband just turned 60. He is hiding out in the Philippines. I dont know if he will ever apply to draw social security benifits. But he paid in for years. Is more that 311... View More
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answered on Jul 17, 2022
Social security wages can not be garnished if they are not being received. As for the form, you would have to bring a court action and use the state forms for garnishment. Additionally you would have to serve Husband with notice of the proceeding under the service rules of the overseas country.... View More
Notice of intervention to a current court case?
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answered on Jul 16, 2022
It could be for child support purposes or dependency and neglect purposes.
My son's mother was arrested in NV for DV against me. She had a Protective Order placed on her for a month afterward. She said she wanted to see our son after the 30 days after the Protection Order ended and never showed. She made 2 arrangements with me and never showed up. The mom's... View More
answered on May 16, 2022
You will need to deal with the court case in NV. Yes, you can be served in Colorado. You should get a lawyer in NV to help you with this. There may be an issue whether NV or CO should make the custody decision.
answered on May 10, 2022
I'm not sure what you mean by "signed away my parental rights". If the child has been adopted by another parent, your child support obligation ends as of that date. You can still be responsible for any amount owed before then. You should be able to get a copy of what you signed from the court.
The custodian parent requested an “adjustment” I filled out all the documents and sent them back, haven’t heard anything yet…… does the custodian parent get to see all the paperwork I filled out with all my information on it?
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answered on Mar 20, 2022
Yes, both parents have the right to see all of the financial disclosures filed in relation to the case.
We have 50/50 custody, the father lives in Canon City and I live in Fountain. I am planning on moving to Denver before the end of the year. Can I request and be granted full custody due to employment?
answered on Feb 18, 2022
You may request that the judge interview the children. Many/most judges will not do so. Another option is to request a CFI (Child and Family Investigator) who can report on the situation. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
Our daughter just turned 18 Feb, 11. She's a full time college student at a university since Aug 2021. We have a 9 year old son as well. Currently monthly payments are $1232 a month to which he hasn't paid in over a month and he's 23k in arrears. Payments were consistent for 2 years... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2022
In Colorado, child support lasts until age 19. You can get a judgment for the back support plus interest of 12% per annum. However, it may be very difficult to collect the judgment if he is in another country. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
I talked with my x about moving to another state. Initially he agreed. He has a home of record in the state we live in but he does not reside in the state. IF he decides to come get our son, they stay in a hotel or Air BnB. As per custody agreement he's to get our son 6 consecutive days a... View More
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answered on Feb 14, 2022
I am sorry to hear about your situation. You can move to modify the parenting plan and enforce support. However, you do have to notify him. Generally for post-decree actions you can mail a copy of the filing documents to his last known address. However because you know that he is out of the... View More
Father and I have never been married, never been to court, have zero agreement. Recently, father started paying $300 a month in child support, although I have 100% parenting time. Father can afford more but is unwilling to pay more or help with groceries or utility bills, doesn’t pay for... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2022
You should file a court case to get these things in place. Child support can be set based on the respective incomes of the parents. A parenting plan can be established in accord with the best interest of the child. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
We have joint custody and I have primary custody. Parenting time is switch every 2 weeks. My relocation would be to Texas for better living and because I would be able to buy a house there. Our son is 11turning 12 in May.
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answered on Jan 17, 2022
You would have to have the other parties cornet or a court order.
Custody case I tried mailing response but person did not put full/correct address on court papers but paper were filed in court.
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answered on Jan 9, 2022
A person has to be accurate with their address with the court and failing to do so may be a false statement or it may be an inadvertent mistake depending on the inaccuracy. Also, people often are not aware that they have an obligation to update their address if they relocate.
I got divorced in Colorado and have been ordered reintegration therapy to have contact with my children however I live in Florida. To have therapy the therapist must be licensed in both states this is impossible to find and if I did find a therapist willing they would be in violation of the law... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2022
Yes, you can file a motion to have he court modify it's order. Your motion should propose a solution that is possible and that will meet the court's initial concerns. You should get a lawyer in Colorado to help you with this (assuming the order is from the Colorado court).
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