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I am legally separated and my ex stated he is filing for divorce but will be terminating my health insurance August 1st Can

Meggin's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Unless your separation agreement says otherwise, the statute allows either person to convert a legal separation to divorce by just filing the...

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I would like to know the correct steps To divorce my husband When he has domestic violence On his Record

Meggin's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

What everyone has said is exactly correct. It would be easier to file ASAP so that you can get him easily served in the jail. Domestic violence...

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What do I do?

Meggin's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Do you have orders from the court yet? If not, that is where you need to start. You should file an Allocation of Parental Responsibilities...

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I just found out via dna results that I am a father to a 6month old baby boy. I have been contacted by social services that I

Meggin's answer | Answered on July 17, 2015

Yes, you can file a motion for allocation of parental responsibilities. Often the child support and the APR case will be combined into one case to...

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I am going through a divorce in Colorado that started in December 2014 and neither side needs maintenance.

Meggin's answer | Answered on July 17, 2015

I agree with Dan, I can't find a question, but I think you're better served to find an attorney who can help you. I am sure that it seems like...

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Ex says he can't take the kids cause he has to work.

Meggin's answer | Answered on July 17, 2015

What has been said is correct. You can file a motion to compel him to take the parenting time. There is a possibility that if you decided to get...

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Family Law Question.

Meggin's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

I'm afraid that no attorney can give you a concrete answer until they are hired and really understand the situation of your case. None of us want...

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Out of pocket expense court order

Meggin's answer | Answered on July 07, 2015

You should file for contempt of court. Make sure that you have proof that you requested him to pay his portion. You can find the form for filing...

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Is there current SCOTUS law that will grant non custodial parent custody if custodial parent given guardianship to someone else?

Meggin's answer | Answered on June 03, 2015

Unless the decree is from Colorado, and you now live in Colorado, this may not be the right state to ask for help. If the children are in...

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Is it possible to enforce and/or garnish child support when someone is self-employed?

Meggin's answer | Answered on June 03, 2015

I assume that you have tried child support enforcement. Sometimes they can get surprising results. I agree with the suggestion for contempt. If...

Meggin Elaine Rutherford's Answers (185)

I am legally separated and my ex stated he is filing for divorce but will be terminating my health insurance August 1st Can

I would like to know the correct steps To divorce my husband When he has domestic violence On his Record

What do I do?

I just found out via dna results that I am a father to a 6month old baby boy. I have been contacted by social services that I

I am going through a divorce in Colorado that started in December 2014 and neither side needs maintenance.

Ex says he can't take the kids cause he has to work.

Family Law Question.

Out of pocket expense court order

Is there current SCOTUS law that will grant non custodial parent custody if custodial parent given guardianship to someone else?

Is it possible to enforce and/or garnish child support when someone is self-employed?