Questions answered by Lawrence T Zehfuss Jr.

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Wife was cheating on me for months, kicked me out and now refuses to allow me to see my 2 kids, what are my options?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 17, 2019

You need to immediately file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (what we call divorce in Colorado). As part of that case the Court will enter...

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Divorcing the spouse who abondened the marriage?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 17, 2019

I am sorry you are in this situation. You really need to talk to an experienced family law attorney who can explain how to start the dissolution...

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Filing contempt of court for child custody?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 16, 2019

I would suggest that you file a Motion Concerning Parneting Time Disputes under CRS 14-10-129.5 which gives the Judge additional remedies beyond...

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Am I entitled to anything after being married for 6 years and 10 months?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 10, 2019

I agree with the previous counsel. You may be entitled to spousal maintenance and a share of any marital assets but I would need to know more...

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Can a father sign over all parental rights to the mother by just signing a paper?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 09, 2019

You are correct that in Colordo a parent can only voluntarily terminate the parent-child relationship (relinquish his parental rights) if it is...

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What do I do if I am served a complaint and summons incorrectly?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 09, 2019

You correct that he cannot serve you himself. He will need to have a disinterested party over the age of 18 serve you and file an Affidavit of...

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I’m looking for a lawyer for a custody issue and a civil claim as we where not married? Lawyer has huge $$$$ in civil 4 payment.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 09, 2019

I would suggest that you find an experienced family law to help you by clicking on the "Find a Lawyer" link on this site and reach out to one or...

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Can I travel out of the country with my child to see my family during divorce process?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 04, 2019

While a divorce is pending there is an automatic injuction against either of you taking the child out of state (much less out of the country)...

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Can my wife pick my son up from his mother in my absence, on my exchange day?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 04, 2019

Who may pick up and drop off your child for parenting time exchanges is governed by the terms of your Parenting Plan. If it says that you must...

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How do I add more than one respondent when filing for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities ?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on December 03, 2019

You can list both parents as Respondents. There should be room for both.

Lawrence T Zehfuss Jr.'s Answers (469)

Wife was cheating on me for months, kicked me out and now refuses to allow me to see my 2 kids, what are my options?

Divorcing the spouse who abondened the marriage?

Filing contempt of court for child custody?

Am I entitled to anything after being married for 6 years and 10 months?

Can a father sign over all parental rights to the mother by just signing a paper?

What do I do if I am served a complaint and summons incorrectly?

I’m looking for a lawyer for a custody issue and a civil claim as we where not married? Lawyer has huge $$$$ in civil 4 payment.

Can I travel out of the country with my child to see my family during divorce process?

Can my wife pick my son up from his mother in my absence, on my exchange day?

How do I add more than one respondent when filing for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities ?