Questions answered by Douglas A Thomas

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Does this mean his rights have been terminated by the courts?

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

Generally, no. A motion to relocate does not terminate parental rights. Termination of parental rights requires separate action and notice to the...

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Is it worth having a prenuptial agreement since Colorado is a no-fault state and everything is split 50/50?

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

Colorado is not a 50-50 state. Property is divided equitably and there are many circumstances where property is not divided equally. A prenup can...

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On average/roughly how long do grandparent visitation cases take?

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

That depends where the parents are in the legal process. Colorado does not guarantee grandparents visitations and there are many factors at play...

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What do I tell the judge at my non contested court date tomorrow when my co-parent got a DUI last week?

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 16, 2016

Simply because he was charged with A DUI dies not make him guilty. But it can change things and some judges will restrict his parenting time...

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Can I legally take my children with me out of state for a few weeks while we consider a divorce?

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 16, 2016

Yes, you may as the other answers are correct. Since you are considering either a divorce or legal separation here is a blog explaining the...

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I believe soon to be x-wife is hiding money.

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 10, 2016

The information you provide is very limited and therefore it is hard to give a good answer. If you are still married and living together, you do...

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Is there anything I can file with the courts short of a divorce to get a hearing or is there a temporary separation I can try

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 10, 2016

Since you have not started any divorce proceedings each of you have the same legal right to see your children. If your spouse refuses to let you...

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Is it likely to get your child taken from you and your husbands custody if ONLY THC shows up in babies meconium with clean urine

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

Marijuana is a Schedule 1 controlled substance under federal law. Colorado's child abuse and neglect law provides that is is child abused and...

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Don't employers have to keep my application for at least a year Also don't they have to prove my charge would relate to the work

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

Recent guidance from the EEOC frowns upon employers using blanket criminal background checks to preclude employment. Here is a link...

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Custody and relocation of our child...

Douglas's answer | Answered on August 15, 2015

Courts generally are not in favor of relocation. In many circumstances allowing you to relocate means the father may never be able to see the...

Douglas A Thomas's Answers (457)

Does this mean his rights have been terminated by the courts?

Is it worth having a prenuptial agreement since Colorado is a no-fault state and everything is split 50/50?

On average/roughly how long do grandparent visitation cases take?

What do I tell the judge at my non contested court date tomorrow when my co-parent got a DUI last week?

Can I legally take my children with me out of state for a few weeks while we consider a divorce?

I believe soon to be x-wife is hiding money.

Is there anything I can file with the courts short of a divorce to get a hearing or is there a temporary separation I can try

Is it likely to get your child taken from you and your husbands custody if ONLY THC shows up in babies meconium with clean urine

Don't employers have to keep my application for at least a year Also don't they have to prove my charge would relate to the work

Custody and relocation of our child...