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No children, will it look bad for him.
answered on Feb 12, 2025
You ask an excellent question!
Considering that there is no divorce action filed and nothing is pending before the Court, absent other facts or circumstances not in your post, your son should be able to move out. Interestingly, Colorado courts have been very supportive of a person's... View More 
My recently turned 18 year old step daughter wants to spend one more day per week with her dad and I instead of with her birth mom. There are no mentions in the separation agreement about what age the children will no longer be subject to the parenting plan. Local attorney says we're fine... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2025
You ask an excellent question and I suspect that a Google search on the issue has produced many conflicting results. Kudos to you for reaching out for professional advice.
As concerns your question, let me first say that no practicing attorney knows the answer for certain. That is because... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2025
You ask an excellent question! When it comes to domestic relations and family law there are many obligations and responsibilities that come with engaging in the divorce process. Your question is very broad and is difficult to summarize thousands of laws and interpreting cases in one response. I... View More
statements, with pay stubs, how can I submit my bank statements and pay stubs with the court so that it is not get made public and I am following the rules and regulations of submitting disclosures before mediation. I have already submitted a sworn financial statement and a certification of... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2024
If you are talking about the mandatory financial disclosures under Colorado Rule of Civil Procedure 16.2 (the ones you have to disclose per Form 35.1), then you do not actually file the bank statements and pay stubs with the Court. What you do is you provide the bank statements and the pay stubs... View More
I want full custody of my child.
answered on Nov 27, 2024
If you cannot afford a lawyer to help you, and you are in the Denver, Colorado Metro area, call Metro Volunteer Lawyers and ask them if they will take your case. Just Google "Colorado Denver Metro Volunteer Lawyers" to get their contact information.
You can also call different... View More
After 20 years of marriage, my wife, with the help of her chosen "Life Coach", pressured me to amend our prenuptial agreement ( to greatly benefit her own financial status if we split ) then almost immediately retained a divorce attorney. Can I reverse that amendment to reinstate the... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2024
An amendment to a prenuptial agreement, like the prenuptial agreement itself, is generally enforceable in Colorado when the divorce case is filed.
A prenuptial agreement or amendment to a prenuptial agreement should not be done in anticipation of divorce, however, and may or may not be... View More
Case is currently in Weld County and one Party moved to Grand County
answered on Nov 27, 2024
Yes, it is possible to change venue from the district court in Weld County to the district court in Grand County. You would file a motion under Colorado Rule of Civil Procedure 98(f)(2). That rule provides as follows:
C.R.C.P. 98(f): Causes of Change. The court may, on good cause shown,... View More
Could you help me draft a legal spousal maintenance agreement for a future spouse in Colorado, ensuring it complies with state laws and provides financial support during the marriage? Additionally, if we file this agreement with the court, how might it affect our immigration status? We want to... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2024
Yes. These are generally things that can be drafted taking in consideration the special needs of a person. In undertaking the drafting of an antenuptial agreement, however, an attorney would only be able to represent one spouse and work for the benefit of the party that hires the attorney. It would... View More
I have asked about making a change to daycare and offered 4 different solutions and offered to hear any solutions she has as well. She refuses to work with me but I literally can not afford to keep paying. Can I stop paying if she wont work with me on it since we have split decision making? Do I... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2024
Hello.
First an attorney can not advise you to violate an order or not comply in conformity with the order.
Second, you need to review your order regarding mutual selection of child care and determine if it is a major decision as it relates to joint decision making and if you need... View More
We don’t have assets or children. However I do question whether she is trustworthy at this point.
answered on Sep 7, 2024
Good evening,
You ask an excellent question! Yes, you can absolutely hire an attorney to review your Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Many firms (including mine), offer what are called "limited scope" or "unbundled" services as a resource and advocate from a more... View More
My child was sick over night on the day I had court hearing with her father. I provided the court with a doctor’s note and I submitted a motion immediately the morning of. But I continue to be ordered to pay. Plus, I cannot afford to pay it. My outcome is more than my monthly income.
answered on Sep 6, 2024
I agree with the other attorney's answer. Also, it's important to know that Colorado does not have a "Family Code Section 2030" like California does, which deals with attorney fees in family law cases. However, in Colorado, the court can still order one party to pay the other... View More
My child was sick over night on the day I had court hearing with her father. I provided the court with a doctor’s note and I submitted a motion immediately the morning of. But I continue to be ordered to pay. Plus, I cannot afford to pay it. My outcome is more than my monthly income.
answered on Sep 6, 2024
Bottom line is a court order has to be followed. Will you be thrown in jail? No. The other party who was awarded fees would have to be the one to file a motion for contempt if he or she chooses that route. The other way people enforce a judgement for fees is to do what anyone else does to... View More
I (15 year old) have been earning my own money and decided to use this money to buy a variety of items off amazon. I was on a vacation recently when the packages arrived and because my grandmother (legal guardian) was home i explicitly told her to not open them and just leave them in my room. When... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
It sounds like a frustrating situation you're dealing with. While it might not be illegal for your grandmother to open the packages since she is your legal guardian, it is definitely a breach of trust, especially since you specifically asked her not to open them. As your guardian, she does... View More
The youngest child’s father is not involved and never has been and doesn’t want anything to do with his son. The older two children’s Father also will sign custody over to me.
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
In situations involving Child Protective Services (CPS), the process of transferring custody can be complex. While your sister and the children's fathers may agree to grant you custody, the final decision will likely involve CPS and the court system. Here are a few important points to... View More
I hope you can assist me with an important legal question that is causing me some concern. As an American citizen currently living abroad, I have started a relationship with a 17-year-old individual from Brazil. Given that the age of consent in Brazil is 14 and in my home state in the U.S. it is... View More
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answered on Jun 6, 2024
While age of consent laws vary between jurisdictions, engaging in a relationship with someone under 18, especially with a significant age gap, is generally not advisable regardless of location.
I would strongly caution against pursuing a relationship or marriage with a 17-year-old, either... View More
How long does person A have to live in new county before filing? Lifelong Colorado resident
answered on May 30, 2024
Hi there, good questions! As a general rule of thumb, Person A could file in the new county; however, there is always the chance that Person B requests to have the case transferred back to the county they reside in.
The transfer and venue rules are a bit labyrinthine and I would need to... View More
Able service of the temporary restraining only having 3days to find a attorney travel over 1000 miles tried no number to call courts on any paperwork or instructions on how to do anything tried to call multiple times after searching for a day trying to find the number no voice mail to leave... View More
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answered on May 24, 2024
In your situation, it sounds like you may have grounds to argue that your due process rights were violated. Due process requires that you are given adequate notice and a fair opportunity to be heard before any legal action is taken against you. Being served with an ex parte CPO (Civil Protection... View More
answered on May 19, 2024
I’m very sorry to hear that this is the position you are in; especially considering the incredible impact that a divorce has on the outcome of the next phase of your life.
As for your question, I would have to know much more about the “behind-the-scenes” administrative side of the... View More
answered on May 14, 2024
Good Afternoon,
You ask an excellent question and one that many a family law attorney has likely spent time arguing in Court. The best answer to your question is that this is likely a helpful fact circumstance for you. One way to think of the doctrine of transmutation or commingling is the... View More
answered on May 14, 2024
Good Afternoon,
From the substance of your question, it looks like you are involved in a legal proceeding concerning your child. Issues related to jurisdiction concerning children are often nuanced. I suggest that you consult with an attorney in the state where the case is at now in order... View More
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