What happens if the father of a child is on the birth certificate but hasn't been in the child's life till now ?

The court will establish a parenting plan that is in your daughter's best interest. The history of involvement between the parents and the child...

If a child graduates high school at 18 and leaves the state of Colorado to attend college Is child support continued until 19?

Child support will continue until the child graduates from high school AND turns 19 years old. However, if the child is emancipated (meaning he or...

Can I file for parental allocation while the father is in jail? Do I have a good chance of gaining custody?

Yes you certainly can file a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities (what we call "custody: in Colorado). He would have to be serve...

If you are fearful for your safety then you have every right to file for a Temporary Protection Order. However, in order to make the protection...

Can my ex spouse’s husband’s income be calculated when modifying child support?

No, child support is based on the incomes of the parents of the child only. If the new husband makes regular payments to your ex spouse the Court...

My first words of advice are for you to get the help of an experienced family law attorney because there are a lot of important issues that need to...

Can I ask for back Child support for my daughter who's 26 now and the father never paid for child support?

If there was already an Order for the father to pay child support then there is no statute of limitations for enforcing that order (unless it was...

If a family law case was dimissed/closed by the petionioner because they live out of state how likely will it get reopened

The courts in the state where your daughter resides and has resided for the past six months has jurisdiction over a petition for allocation of...

When the father gets out of jail or prison he would be entitled to whatever parenting time that is currently in effect unless either of you file a...

My brother and his wife want my husband and myself to adult their youngest (she has lived with us since she was born).

I don't understand why a lawyer wants nothing to do with you. I am sure there are plenty of experienced family law attorneys who would be able to...