Does it look poorly upon me if I ask the father to terminate his parental rights before the baby is born?

When considering allocation of parental rights and responsibilities the Court will look at the conduct of both parties. A threat that might harm...

Am I still liable for medical and dental for my child over age 19 if I keep paying the same amount of child support?

Emancipation occurs and an order for child support terminates when a child attains nineteen years of age, unless the child is then mentally or...

Calculations for child support in Colorado

The Court will not take into account the income of a new spouse when calculating child support. Only the parents are legally liable to support...

I have never been married before and I just got married. My husband wants to adopt my 9 year old son. We live in Avon CO

You would need to file a petition for a step parent adoption. If you cannot locate the biological father the Court may entertain a request to...

I was married in Texas, but now my wife lives in Georgia, and I live in Colorado, do we have to file for divorce in Texas?

You may be able to obtain a divorce in Colorado. However if your wife has never lived in CO then the CO Court will not have jurisdiction to...

Common Law marriage and alimony?

If you represent to your fiance's health insurer that you are common law married you will likely trigger an end to your current...

If the Court issued a Decree that would be the final order of divorce. Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Permanent Orders set forth the...

How do I get my ex-wife to pay her half of the debt as stated on the divorce decree? She just decided to stop paying!

You should file a Motion with the Court to have your ex wife cited for contempt. You will need to file an affidavit setting forth the circumstances...

Is my husband obligated to support his stepson?

Step parents are generally not liable to pay support for step children. However it depends if he has agreed to a legal obligation in return for...

If my ex-husband remarries, can his new wife's wages be garnished for back child support?

No you may not garnish his new wife's income. She is not liable for his child support obligations.