My domestic partner of 2 years and I are getting married in Colorado. Do we need to do anything to protect my financial assets?

First, congratulations! You can get a pre nup just like any other couple, and that is probably your best bet. Many family attorneys draft...

My ex claimed my daughter on his taxes because our divorce decree says he can. but we live in a different state. is this legal?

Was your ex current on his child support as of December 31st? If so, then you need to follow the court's order regarding who gets to claim them...

I am supposed to be able to claim my daughter on my taxes this year, but the mother won't give me her SSN. What can I do?

With your ID showing that you are a party to the case, you can see every filing in the court case. One of these filings should have your...

I am divorce and want to change jobs. What is the likely hood of getting my support order changed?

It is very risky to take a job with a lower income and assume that you will end up paying less in support. In my experience, the courts really...

Do I have to go to court? Can he force a paternity test?

You can do a voluntary DNA test at a reputable testing facility. Otherwise he can force you to have one done through the courts. Make sure that...

When my son's father does not get a response that he will accept, he repeatedly sends me emails trying to "defend himself."

I recommend you start setting limits. When he asks you once, and you answer, then that is your answer. If he keeps bugging you about it, then...

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Can I file for child support in CO without a custody order in place? Emergency custody order?

I'm sorry to hear about your predicament. You have two issues--parenting time and child support. If your son was in Texas for that long, you have...

Do I need to go through the court to relocate my minor children from Colorado?

If you have been legally divorced, then you will have to have a parenting plan by law. If you don't have one, you need to file for one through the...

I have 50/50 custody and parenting time of my now 16 year old son. I have not seen my son in 10 months. do I owe her child sprt.

It depends on several things. First if you agreed to the change in parenting time, or if it happened without your agreement. Second is your...

What are the best areas to focus one's questions during a child support hearing to prove a parent is voluntarily underemployed?

What you've described definitely sounds fishy. Judges love evidence. So bring print offs of the old paycheck and the new one. Ask about the...