We have joint custody of my twins. We recently found out their mother is doing drugs. We have text messages proving this.

Yes and no. You have an affirmative duty, regardless, of filing an Emergency Motion for temporary sole custody and decision-making. The court will...

My wife gave a false statement. I was arrested with felony menacing with a weapon. I have never owned or had access to a gun.

Sorry, if you currently have obtained counsel then ethically we as fellow lawyers cannot respond substantively to your question. That would be a...

Can my wife deny me my possessions? (clothes / work items)

Ask for a Temporary Orders hearing and get a civil assist by the police to retrieve your belongings. Good luck, John

I have a friend who recently got separated. She lived with this guy 11 years. He own a business

I agree with the previous lawyer. What I'm confused about is whether they are married or boyfriend/girlfriend? If they're married and separated,...

What am I supposed to do if my sons mother puts our son on her tax return the year I should claim him?

You can file a contempt of court; ask for attorney's fees (remedial) and jail time (punitive). Also have the court order her to amend her taxes so...

Once a court has ruled on a custody case can a parent go to court in a year's time for custody again in Colorado ?

Of course, under CRS 14-10-129, the only time-bar is for two years; but that only applies if the modification substantially changes the parenting...

What Do I do?

Many lawyers in Denver will offer free consultations, either in person or over the phone. I agree with my fellow lawyers, the police rarely get...

Initial Status Conferences used to be somewhat of a joke in most jurisdictions. In Arapahoe it was a movie. But this trend is quickly coming to an...

Family law question.

The recordings are legal, but are they admissible under the CRE? No. Unless, you can find an exception under the 800 series of the Colorado Rules...

What do you do in if someone gets emergency custody of your child?

First, child support and custody are mutually exclusive. Second, he must have filed a 14-10-129(4) emergency motion to restrict her parenting time,...