This is a great question. If social services has gotten involved, they will often condition your custody on some type of proof that the children...

My wife and I have been separated for about 7 years but not legally divorced. My question is in regards to child support.

It will probably wind up being a title 14 case, which means she would likely get support starting as of the date of filing. If it is filed as a...

If I refuse to let my ex have my daughter back, is that a civil issue?

I would reitterate Dave and Chris' answer, except that I would definitely tell you that you need to seek an attorney. These cases are explosive...

Divorce process duration

It will take more than 90 days from the date of filing in all of Colorado, but I am seeing 11-24 months in Arapahoe; 5-14 months in Douglas,...

Does filing as married on a federal tax return without actually being married, marry you in the state of colorado

I guess the answer is - it depends on some of the other factors... Colorado has common law marriage, but most judges want to see more than that. ...

Creditors garnishing wages.. Bankruptcy?

It sounds like to you need to get in and declare Bankruptcy to stop them. Did you know that Walt Disney, Abe Lincoln, President Grant, Donald...

What if I lied about a domestic violence issue against my husband and now he is on probation and has to go to dv classes he did

This is a difficult question to answer. A lawyer cannot help you offer false evidence to a tribunal and will be obliged to correct your...

I agree with the prior answer... better get a lawyer... It can have significant criminal consequences, as well as child custody consequences and...

How do I respond to a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage?

JDF 1103

In a long-term legal separation in CO, how would I protect myself if my spouse decides to convert to divorce in 6 months?

I'm not sure what you are trying to protect yourself from... a divorce? If you are trying to protect yourself from a divorce, I don't think a...