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He is suppose to pay $1000 for child support a month but does not. I know he can lose his DL and such but at some point can I not allow him to see our child if he’s not paying any child support?
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answered on Aug 13, 2019
You should not withhold access to the child. If you are not receiving support, Child Support Enforcement (CSE) can take action if your payments go through CSE. You could also file a Motion For Contempt and file an affidavit of arrears to obtain a judgment on which you can attempt to collect. You... View More 
On a sworn financial statement, do you need to disclose the credit card being used to pay your attorney fees if requesting the other party repay your fees? And if the others party shows negative income on their sworn financial statement.
And if an activity falls on one parties visitation... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2019
1. Yes, you need to disclose all debt.
2. Showing negative income is common-not really a problem.
3. Generally, each parent can decide on the child's activities during their respective parenting time, but this depends on what activity is involved.
You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
I felt it was what was best at the time (I did not have a place to live) and an agreement was made that I could see and talk to kids. Divorce is final (per her) I am trying to get copies. She refuses to allow me to visit, or even talk to the kids. Is it too late to do anything?
answered on Jul 16, 2019
Initially, this will depend on what the divorce decree says about this. Also, you may be able to request a modification if you are not satisfied with those provisions. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
Husband and I separated...we agreed I would come to colorado while he worked on things. Once I and the kids got here he claimed to want a divorce. We have been here 4 m ths. Am I able to file in county where I reside and have it cared through colorado courts.
answered on Jul 16, 2019
You can file for divorce in colorado since you have been here for 91 days. However, Colorado will not have jurisdiction to decide custody issues until you have been here for 182 days before filing. Therefore, you should wait until then. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
Now I’m unemployed due to health issues, the father moved out of state without permission, Abe is 2 months behind in payments. If I modify will the amount I receive decrease?
answered on Jul 9, 2019
This depends on his income. You should expect the amount to actually increase due to your decreased earnings if he is making the same or more. It could decrease if he is making less. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
answered on Jun 3, 2019
You can garnish his wages, attach his bank account and have him held in contempt of court-which can lead to a fine and jail. You should get a lawyer to help you collect this money.
She is in college and Dad feels he is done paying child support and will not help with college expenses. How do i get him to help pay for those expenses?
answered on May 22, 2019
Her father has no legal obligation to help with college expenses unless your divorce decree provides for that, which is unlikely. Likewise, his obligation to pay child support will end when she turns 19.
I filed a motion to change venue and I believe the court requires a blank "general order" form to be included with the filing, but I don't know if there are any statutes or case precedents which forgive such an error.
answered on May 8, 2019
This depends on how picky that court is. I have seen it rejected on that basis and I have seen it not to be a problem. If rejected, you should be able to refile. Hopefully, you will still be within the required time period. You may want to file a proposed order at this time.
answered on May 7, 2019
Parents have a legal duty to provide support for their children, even if the children are in another's custody. You should consult with an attorney if you are dissatisfied with the current arrangement.
The child in question has decided to live with his mother full time, instead of going back and forth between his parents' homes. The mother, who originally refused child support in court several years ago, said that she'll go after the father for child support (should the child live with... View More
answered on May 6, 2019
The child support is modifiable-so it can be changed based on changes in income and residence. You should consult with a lawyer about this.
This type of income is similar to foster care income.
answered on Apr 29, 2019
Yes, virtually all income, including this, would count.
So my husband shares custody of the boys with his ex, they were never married, judge decided 5 years ago that it was better for the boys to live with dad because of a history of child abuse and negligence from her side, child abuse keeps happening, according to child services the abuse is not bad... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2019
Your husband has a variety of remedies, including contempt and garnishment of her wages. He may be able to get a modification of parenting time/decision making. One approach would be to have the court appoint a Child and Family Investigator or a Parental Responsibility Evaluator to review the... View More
My ex is trying to withhold part of the court ordered child support she has to pay just because she thinks I should pay for half of a bill that she owes solely on your own! Does this action make her in contempt of a court order?
answered on Mar 18, 2019
The child support order needs to be complied with without off-set for some other obligation. Failure to pay child support can be punished as contempt of court. you should get a lawyer to help you enforce the order.
I have a current obligation of $452/month for one child. My wife just had a baby and I was wondering how child support factors in the new baby into my child support. Is there a set amount or percentage that is factored in to child support being lowered? Does my wife have to file child support and... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2019
You should receive an adjustment in the calculation to account for your additional child. Basically, when running the calculation, your income is reduced by the amount of child support that would have been paid for the new child. This probably would not make much difference. You should consult with... View More
My ex doesn’t work or go to school. His mom pays all his living expenses bc they are extremely wealthy.
I just got a job offer in Nebraska and want to go to court and ask for my son for the school year and he can have him for breaks and weekends and such (it’s only 5.5 hrs away).... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2019
When filling out a sworn financial statement, he should claim income from any source, including from his mother. That said, it can be difficult to enforce this if she is paying him in cash. You may need to get approval from the court to request her bank statements/financial documents as well as... View More
My ex filed this in response to me enforcing a child support order
answered on Feb 13, 2019
There is a general response form that the Courts have available online, see JDF 1315 (google "colorado jdf domestic forms"). You'll need to fill it out, file it with the court, and give a copy to your ex. Also see JDF 11031I- that is the instruction sheet on how to file a response.... View More
Can I address other unresolved issues or other unpaid reimbursements thru a filing of a Motion for contempt, if judge has already issued a case management order on the Verified Entry of Support Judgment, that includes mediation end of February? Or do these other issues have to be addressed thru... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2019
You should be able to pursue the other matters without waiting on resolution of the judgment issue. It would be up to the judge to decide how s/he wants to proceed. The court may want to deal with all matters at one time. It sounds like you should hire a lawyer to deal with this.
My ex does not pay child support, says he does not have an income, also he lives in Canada
He has not paid an support in over 2 years except a $100 at Christmas so that I could get her presents from him.
My husband wants to adopt her, I have heard that since he does not pay I can... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2019
Short answer to your question: yes, that is true. Your ex's failure to support and maintain a relationship with his daughter can serve as the grounds to terminate his parental rights and clear the way for your husband to adopt your daughter. If your ex consents to the termination and... View More
Or can I only include unpaid Child Support? Support order states monthly support amount AND reimbursement of health insurance premium
answered on Dec 31, 2018
You may be able to do it IF the order states the amount of health insurance reimbursement. Otherwise, you can file a motion for entry of judgment. He can respond and the court may set a hearing. you should retain an attorney for this.
we recently had mediation and we set a parenting plan he agreed to everything but when it came down to the child support I wanted it to go by the calculator based on his income wages and he didn't agree my son lives with me full time he would only have him weekends up until now with this new... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2018
The court will probably follow the child support guidelines, unless there is a very good reason to deviate from them. You should retain an attorney to help you with this.
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