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Filed for arrears falsely. Keeps my daughter and son from me for no reason.
answered on Dec 17, 2019
I do not know what you mean by "malicious parenting syndrome". However, you may be able to defend the claim for arrears if she in fact filed for it falsely. You can also insist on compliance with the Parenting Plan so she does not withhold the children. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
with someone else. half rent /utilities etc. While I am struggling month to month
answered on Dec 11, 2019
Child support is determined primarily on the respective incomes of the parties. So, I do not think his change in living situation will justify a modification. there may be other grounds for modification. You should consult with an attorney to see if there is any basis for requesting a change.
Court order parenting plan says I will pay half for sports but she is registering them under his last name. I feel that if she’s not using their legal last name I shouldn’t be required to help other than child support.
answered on Dec 11, 2019
You need to obey the court order. By your description, you are to pay 1/2. You may be able to address the problem by advising the team of your son's actual last name.
Was over but my dad told me that in Colorado the arrangement apples till age 19 is this true and in either case how is child support affected (I am attending college)
answered on Nov 25, 2019
At 18, any prior custody orders are no longer in effect. You can decide yourself how much time you want to spend with each parent. Child support orders still apply until age 19.
I have had physical custody of the children for over 100 days. The custodial parent will not assist financially in any way. I am still paying her child support. I have a court date set in April for the district to review my case. Is there anything else I can do to lift the financial burden from... View More 
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answered on Nov 25, 2019
The child support modification will be retroactive to the date of filing based on a mutually agreed upon change in parenting time.
We attended mediation and weren't able to resolve anything because I feel strongly that more time with his father would not be in our son's best interest (he is an admitted abuser and alcoholic). Since then, I have found another 50/50 plan that I would consider trying, but he won't... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2019
In a case like this, you should consider requesting appointment of a CFI (Child and Family investigator) or a PRE (Parental Responsibility Evaluator). That person can do an evaluation of both parties and the child and prepare a report for the judge. Also, you should get a lawyer to help you with... View More
My ex-husband was recently arrested. His mother (my child’s grandmother) took her and refuses to give her to me. Since I don’t have a custody court order I cannot get her back. I am at loss for what to do. Is it possible to get an emergency custody court order?
answered on Nov 4, 2019
You can request the court grant you custody on an emergency basis. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
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answered on Oct 23, 2019
Disability compensation is gross income for purposes of support, though not divisible as a property settlement. This has been considered by many state courts but also the U.S. Supreme Court. You should consult with an attorney familiar with the military as there are a lot of unique aspects of... View More
He owes $50 in back child support and maintenance to me for not paying for over a year and losing/quitting jobs several times and not paying. He is currently still be garnished for child support/maintenance. Can he discharge the child support/maintenance that is in arrears? Do I need to do... View More
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answered on Oct 17, 2019
The parties can not cancel child support. Only the court can do that. The court can approve an agreement by the parties that modifies child support-even to zero. However that agreement will not be approved unless the court finds that it is compliance with the child support guidelines, or that good... View More
I understand in CO a child is typically emancipated at 19. If the child decides to live with you full time when they turn 18, do you still have to pay child support to the other party even though the other party has no overnights with the child? Also, what if the child decides to move out of... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2019
If the child starts living with you at age 18, you can ask the court to modify child support. The other parent may owe you support at that time. However, you need a court order to do this. The existing order remains in effect until the court changes it. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
She took the kids while he was detained and has now filed for custody and change for parenting plan. He has not been arrested or charged. What should he do?
answered on Sep 19, 2019
He needs to file a response to her motion to modify custody. There are deadlines for this. He should get a lawyer to help him with this.
So 1 year ago my ex was ordered to pay me 115$ a month in child support. Long story short.
#1: amendment filed 24 hours later. My attorney made no contact with me after that until 6 months later. Last e-mail was her saying you don’t have to be here.
#2: I live in Denver, my ex... View More
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answered on Sep 17, 2019
Generally motions for child support are effective as of their filing date and are not retroactive. There is an exception for an agreed upon parenting time change. Child support is the right of the child so you will not receive an order that does not require you to support your children. You should... View More
Can we be compensated for the support we spent?
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answered on Sep 17, 2019
If you had no agreement to be compensated for supporting the child, there is no legal remedy that would automatically entitle you to support. However, it is always important to know the facts such as the circumstances of the care.
He has re-enrolled in high school but has not been attending. How does this affect child support, as both parents agreed it would stop with him moving out.
answered on Sep 9, 2019
Generally, child support in colorado lasts until the child turns 19 or graduates from high school, if still enrolled. (but not past 21). Child support may terminate upon emancipation. This occurs when the child lives on his own and is self-supporting, marries or enters the armed services. It sounds... View More
It would be for the financial affidavit, she receives $1000 a month from me but reports only receiving 300 from “support”. They filed this on May 30th 2019 and I haven’t received anything until I was called and told verbally by her attorney today Aug. 31 2019. Feeling lost as to what to do... View More
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answered on Sep 1, 2019
It sounds like you may be paying child support arrears. She would report the regular child support amount, however would not necessarily include arrears payments because that is not part of the regular child support amount.
I have 4 other little kids that I support a 1 year old 2 and 3 and a 1 month and I don't know what to do.
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answered on Aug 29, 2019
You will receive credit in the child support calculation for the support that you provide to other children so your support will not be as high for your 10-year old. You are required legally to support all children.
Im in colorado.. my child is kept away she hides her location and only contacts me through court system for child support. I'm being taken advantage of and cannot afford legal assistance. I see hundreds of sites for mothers but very few for fathers and the ones that are there are not really... View More
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answered on Aug 13, 2019
I am sorry to hear about your situation. You could check with Colorado Legal Services or the pro se assistance centers at the courts. You may be looking at submitting a parenting time dispute if the other parent is not following parenting time requirements.
He had paid child support off and on for a while owed arears
answered on Aug 13, 2019
You can file a claim against the estate. You'll need to send your claim to the personal representative.
If an unwed couple having had four children together during the course of their relationship were to separate without either parent beginning any legal proceedings regarding the custody of said children, is it lawful for the mother- purely out of spite towards the father- to not only forbid any and... View More
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answered on Aug 13, 2019
In this scenario the Father should consider filing an action for allocation of parental responsibilities to set forth parenting time and child support. Absent a court order preventing a parent from relocating with a child, either parent may relocate with children. You will need to file the action... View More
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