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Following through with the contempt charges on my ex for his multiple violations of the divorce decree. He has not been responding to my messages or those from opposing council, regarding papers served to me requesting a modification in custody. I tried to meet with him while I was in Iowa last... View More 
answered on Jan 6, 2020
Assuming your case is still in Iowa, you should get an attorney there. A new attorney is going to have to spend some time reviewing the prior filings. However, it may not be necessary to read every one. It depends on whether the old filings have anything to do with the current issues. However, some... View More
Birth mother attended same sporting event as me and kids. Without knowledge or communication to me as custodial parent my Ex wife texted my 14yr old out of stands to come meet her without my knowledge or consent. Is this criminal under 18-3-304 CO Statutes?
answered on Dec 7, 2019
The short answer is: No.
CRS 18-3-304 is a kidnapping statute. Applying the kidnapping statute to the type scenario you are describing is a major stretch.
One parent texting a child at a sporting event that you are at with your child, so they can meet and say hello for a few... View More
I validated my response was received prior to the order. The court clerk says since it was labeled RE: and not "response."
answered on Dec 3, 2019
You can file a motion for reconsideration pointing out that you did respond. You should get a lawyer to help you with this divorce so things are done right from now on.
Found out my wife was having an affair mid Oct. Said she wants a divorce, and is spending all her time away from the house and our kids, including my stepdaughter, and nephew that is living with us now. I have been financially responsible for most everything during our 10yr marriage. I've paid... View More
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answered on Nov 25, 2019
Right now neither of you have any specific financial obligations to the other except to provide basic support as needed. If you want to set forth specific responsibilities, then you can file for dissolution and ask for a temporary orders hearing with regards to child and spousal support and... View More
We do not have children together. No mortgage just rent together that is 1600.00 a month.
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answered on Nov 25, 2019
If you file jointly and submit a complete separation agreement signed by both parties, you can ask the Court to enter the agreement as an order and waive your appearance. The Court may grant that request though the Court must review the agreement for conscionability.
He needs help with what steps to take. Where can I send him to get help? Pro bono or until funds become available? She won’t respond to texts about child care or anything.
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answered on Nov 21, 2019
He could check with Colorado Legal Services if he can not afford an attorney. The courthouses also have self-represented litigant assistance centers.
As in: geographic proximity, pursuant to best interest factors set forth in CRS: 14-10-124
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answered on Nov 12, 2019
There is no "bright line" rule. It depends on the circumstances. Generally shared parenting may not work well for children whose parent's live in different school districts. While time with both parents is important, it is not beneficial to children to spend a large amount of time... View More
Married couple rented my home in 2014, they have recently separated and he moved out. She wants to remain but is requesting a new lease with him left off. They renewed their lease in 2017 but are currently living month to month after that lease expired in 2018. I want to ensure he can't come... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2019
Yes you can. Just properly terminate the current Month to Month before creating a new lease with only one party moving forward.
If my ex later attemps to claim there was. Am I protectes by the 4th amendment?
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answered on Oct 23, 2019
Typically a decree would not state whether or not domestic violence occurred. It would address that it was or was not proven. Usually decrees do not address domestic violence unless there was a protection order pursued simultaneously with the dissolution. A person can always say that something did... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2019
You usually would not be able to use a recording unless the person recorded was there to testify because it would be considered hearsay. There are some exceptions to hearsay, however testimony of children is often not used in court to protect the child. It depends on what kind of case is happening... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2019
It is impossible to advise you about this without knowing all the facts of your financial situation. you should consult with an attorney who can so advise you afte s/he has the information needed to make a recommendation to you.
Was granted retirement (which he cashed in) told he would pay debt in my name that as a couple we accrued. Took to court but never showed. Judge said hold him in contempt but that did nothing. How do i get money from him now that he lives in another state.
answered on Sep 23, 2019
You may be able to get a money judgment entered against him in the colorado court. Then you have to domesticate that judgment in the state of his residence in order to garnish his wages there and/or seize his property there. You should get a lawyer to help you 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
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answered on Sep 17, 2019
Generally mental exams are protected files in court cases so only parties to the action should be able to obtain them through the court process. Whether they can be obtained from the evaluator may depend on whether someone has been granted authority by a court to access the report. It would be... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2019
Yes, social security payments would be counted as income.
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.
All the equity he had when he refinanced was accrued while we were married, but my name was not added until recently. Do i have rights to some of the equity we pulled out during the recent refinance?
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answered on Aug 14, 2019
Generally you would have equity in the marital appreciation in a dissolution action. If you took out equity and spent it, then you would not have an interest in that. You do not mention dissolution, however your question is posted in the dissolution area. If the money is sitting in an account, upon... View More
Getting drawn out, is my ex entitled to more equity in my company if it was only a few months old when they filed for divorced and I moved out? Or do they only look at revenue and sales for those few months? It's now 6 months after moving out with a lot more income. Marriage was only 3 years
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answered on Aug 14, 2019
You can agree to mediate at any time that you like. If the court has not ordered it, you can mediate privately and the mediator can provide you with a certificate of mediation if you do not reach agreement. Divorce actions can take some time, particularly if they are contested. Marital property is... View More
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.
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