Can I get custody of our kids?

Hello: Parental responsibilities - both parenting time and decision making - is determined based upon the best interests of the children. This...

How can I get my 3 children back into my custody I have summer and christmas breaks threw court but my kids ages 13,10&8 years

Hello: Your best option would be to file a Motion to Modify Parenting Time with the Court including the allegations of abuse that you are aware...

I live in Kansas. Can the Kansas courts order that I not remove my kids from their grandparents house in Colorado

Hello: If the children reside in Colorado, and there is an ongoing case in Colorado pertaining to their custody, then any action with respect to...

Is is acceptable to submit a Character Witness Testimony for divorce trial ?

Hello: Written, out of court statements are not admissible evidence, as they are considered hearsay (with some limited exceptions which likely...

Hello: In these instances, the Court will typically allow one side to file their own Trial Management Certificate or a Pre-Trial Statement, as...

How does debt work in a common law marriage?

Hello: Colorado does recognize common law marriages. I would certainly advise that you follow the more formal route and obtain the marriage...

Are interrogatories mandatory and can I serve the other party with my own?

Hello: Domestic relations cases are governed by Rule 16.2 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. These allow for parties to utilize the...

How long does a spouse get spousal support when permanently disabled for half marriage 2006 married - disabled since 2012.

Hello: There are many elements that go into the determination of spousal support in Colorado. As a starting point, we have statutory guidelines...

How can I get help with responding to a Modification to Parenting Time?

Hello: Your first step should certainly be to consult with an attorney. Many attorneys offer free consultations where they will, at the very...

Will my child support go up if my ex-wife has a child with another man?

Hello: A parent cannot avoid imputation of income if they have a child under 24 months (this changed from 30 months last year) if the child is...