How do I petition the court for emergency modification of child custody etc. in Colorado?

Given that the father just left the state and left the kids with you I don't know that a court will consider this to be an "emergency," though I...

Should I transfer a MD case to CO - Family Law, prior custody case.

Presuming the child has been in Colorado for more than 6 months then Colorado can assume jurisdiction of the custody case. If the father is still...

More information is needed to fully assess your situation. If there is no court order saying that your wife gets the boys if you are away from...

How do i get custody of my goddaughter she is 10 and has lived with me since one month old

You will need to file a custody case (allocation of parental responsibilities) in the district court and have the mother, or both parents, served...

Unfortunately, in a short sale setting, there is a chance that any loan amounts forgiven can be counted as income under IRS Code. If he was to be...

How do can I know if I owe anyone child support money??

If the woman files a court case or opens up an administrative case with a Child Support Enforcement Unit, by law they have to personally serve you...

Does the 2014 Colorado Statute for Maintenance also apply to Child Support?

The CRS 14-10-115 guidelines cap out at $30,000 per month for child support purposes. C.R.S. 14-10-114 indicates that the maintenance formula is...

APR stands for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities, which is the fancy, statutory term for a custody case. If you come to an agreement with...

Can I get my son without being charged of a crime or having legal consequences?

If the child is in Maine you will need to consult with an attorney there as to the legalities, both civil and criminal, of just taking the child. ...

Can I go to another jurisdiction and request a Modification to PPO 28 days after it has been issued ?

If the magistrate indicated in the order that it could be modified or dissolved in the El Paso County case then, yes, you can seek such in that...