How do you prove psychological abuse by your spouse or former spouse? What can you do about it, legally speaking?

Controlling behavior is an element of domestic violence. With that said, the standard for a civil protection order is imminent danger of physical...

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Divorce law in NJ

Yes, you can get a divorce in Colorado as you have established residency here. You didn't mention children, so I am assuming you have none...

Soon-to-be ex boyfriend is about to lose his license on account of no child support payments

A parent's history of paying child support alone does not affect their ability to obtain parenting time with their child. The legal standard for...

I lived in Colorado, my husband joined the military and was station in Wa state. He changed his home off record to Wa. I being

You probably need to discuss this with a CPA or a tax attorney. This is not a family law question. The standard is whether you physically resided...

Will my separation agreement be valid that I continue receiving alimony when I remarry/cohabit?

Spousal maintenance orders can be contractual and non-modifiable or they can be modifiable upon a change of circumstances that renders the orders...

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Need to leave state with my son, I'm terrified for my life and my son'a safety. What options do I have?

Assuming neither of you have filed a petition for dissolution of marriage or for allocation of parental rights and responsibilities, there are no...

My friends soon to be ex sexually asulted 5 of her daughters in court he pled guilty. She just found out he won't spend day in j

Prior to a plea bargain being accepted by the court, your friend can make her wishes known to the prosecution through her victim adovacte. When the...

My daughter wants to change her last name to her dads... Does it cost anything in Alamosa, CO?

Mr. Salter is correct. Also, the process for a name change, without a step parent adoption, is different depending on the age of the child as a...

Is there a statute of limitation for contempt or enforcement for separation agreement?

Your separation agreement was adopted by the court as an order in your divorce decree. Therefore it has the status of a judgment. Portions of that...

Can a notarized document supersede a custody/child support agreement?

Some things on court orders can be changed by agreement, some cannot. For example, child support cannot be changed by agreement of the parents...