If he claimed the house under martial property on his financial disclosures would we be considered common law married?

A determination of common-law marriage depends on whether you held yourself out to be married. This can include filing joint tax returns, referring...

My ex-wife is now possibly unemployed, how does that affect a child support adjustment?

Your ex-wife will be required to provide her current income information as part of the court process. Additionally, you can ask for additional...

Divorce possible how fast does a child support/alimony take in Colorado

You can certainly request temporary orders and an "emergency" or expedited hearing in your Petition. However, depending on your judge, it may take...

I am so sorry to hear about the circumstances you are facing. Colorado law does allow the judge to order your husband to pay your attorneys' fees....

Should I ask non-custodial parent to relinquish his rights or should I just go ahead with step parent adoption?

Even if you proceed with a stepparent adoption, you will be required to give the father notice of the adoption. The easiest way to proceed is to...

I am pro se and my wife's attorney refuses to give me the names of their experts and what they will testify to. What do I do?

Expert disclosures must be made 63 days (9 weeks) before the hearing date. Rule 16.2(e)(2) covers what is required to be included in this...

How to file for "allocation of parental responsibilities" for my daughter whose father disappeared over two years ago

You can file for parental responsibilities. However, it seems in this instance that you would be better off filing to terminate the parental...

Let go of attorney, is he taken off and released from case immediately, or does it take a while and how soon...(cont. below)?

Your husband's attorney cannot ethically represent both you and your husband. Therefore, he will not be able to give you legal advice, and will...

How do I go about getting my custodial rights for my son so he can receive his ssi check instead of it going to his mother.

A change in parenting time or child support is governed by the law of the state where the child resides, so you can file here. If the stipulation...

Laid off - What is considered income now, unemployment?

The judge will consider any unemployment benefits that you are receiving as income for purposes of calculating child support. However, depending...