My daughter will be a year old in February and I haven’t even met her because my ex has blocked all forms of communication. I was in the army when we found out we were pregnant and then unfortunately when she found out I was being medically discharge she broke it off and move back with her... Read more »
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT IDEA. FILING A PATERNITY SUIT WILL ENABLE YOU TO ESTABLISH A PARENT - CHILD RELATIONSHIP. YOU MAY OBTAIN CERTAIN VISITATION RIGHTS IF THAT IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD. UNDERSTAND THAT THIS MAY ALSO RESULT IN A CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION BEING ESTABLISHED AGAINST YOU. YOU... Read more »
He lives out of state and we are each to drive 6 hours to meet halfway. He wrote via email that he was intentionally not returning her 12 hrs before the exchange. I still drove the 6 hours to find out he didn’t show. He was served the order to show cause for our hearing on Jan 13 back in... Read more »
Without knowing all the facts of your case, here are my thoughts:
1. You should respond to the motion. If you do not, the court may grant it automatically.
2. It is up to the court re if he can testify by phone. It is reasonable to expect him to have to appear in person.
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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... Read more »
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... Read more »
My wife has a 3 year old daughter from a previous relationship that, due to her history with drugs, has lost her parental rights and they were allocated to the paternal grandmother. In the final orders from the court she is supposed to get 2 supervised visits for 2 hours each every week with her... Read more »
Your options are to comply with the existing orders or seek modification of those orders. It seems the order is for a visitation center unless there is an agreed-upon third party supervisor. Since there is no such agreement, you need to use a visitation center. If that is not practicable, you can... Read more »
Filed for arrears falsely. Keeps my daughter and son from me for no reason.
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.
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.
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.
We’re in Colorado, Colorado doesn’t have “custody” laws but calls it “parental responsibility.” He used to live with them for years and years. In and out. Now, that my brother is in a new relationship his baby mom has become very on edge. She has told his girl friend that she’s the... Read more »
If he would like parenting time, then he can file an action for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities with a district court. This will allow a court order to issue that will set forth the responsibilities and parenting time and allow him to enforce the order if she does not comply.
He also don’t help with our child’s living costs there is no child support put in place either
There is not really such a thing as "applying for abandonment". You may be able to request a modification of the parenting plan or change in child support. You should consult with a lawyer about this.
We aren't getting divorced, just going through a rough time.
It depends on who owns the pet. If you own it, you can do whatever you want with it. If he owns it, you need his consent. If you own it jointly, you need his consent.
Is it worth trying to fight this in court. She was and still is married to another man at the time but has no contact with him do to a protective order she obtained three years ago
There is a legal presumption that the husband is the father. This can prevail even if another man is the biological father- if the court finds that it is appropriate to name the husband as the legal father.
Is that legal I was told all money's go to principal first
You will have to provide more information before anyone can answer your question. For example, who stopped paying interest on what?
As in: geographic proximity, pursuant to best interest factors set forth in CRS: 14-10-124
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 driving between... Read more »
My child is having panic attacks, and ever Incresing anxiety when having to return to mother. Step father is verbally abusive to my child and verbally and physically abusive to his own kids.
I have my weekend visitation now and would like to legally keep the child with me so they can be... Read more »
You could potentially file for an emergency restriction of parenting time depending on your evidence. If you believe based on credible evidence that abuse is occurring you can also make a report to the Department of Human Services.
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 hear it because... Read more »
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... Read more »
You should get a lawyer here in Colorado to review your situation and advise you how best to proceed.
Ex has not seen or spoken to kids in 7 years, over $60,000 behind CS, never sent anything to kids and left CO years ago. He was supposed to go back to court to have 50% cust. after completing certain task, but never did. I have made every decision and full care/support for our kids since the... Read more »
You can ask the court to grant you sole decision making and parenting time(custody). This needs to be by filing a motion to modify the existing orders. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
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?
You can request the court grant you custody on an emergency basis. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.
I Was detained by law enforcement. During that time I allowed my ex-wifes parents to take the kids. I was not arrested or charged for anything. I have primary parenting rights for our children. She kept the children and filed a temporary restraining order and the very next day she filed a motion... Read more »
It depends. An attorney would have to see the parenting plan and also determine whether your detention would have created grounds for an emergency change in parenting. Your situation is complex and your questions can not be answered based just on the limited information provided here.
Over the years he refuses to allow me to see the autopsy results. Also this same brother masterminded a banking fraud with the brother that passed away, when our mother had passed away in 1992, he included my mothers landlady in this.... they forged and cashed a check from my mothers account at her... Read more »
It really depends on what the will provided for and whether he violated any fiduciary duties. An attorney would have to see the will to advise you.
So she can pay off her house and if she dies then my friend will get get 10% of the will!
Anybody can ask anyone if they are willing to negotiate, however negotiation is not necessary if not desired.
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