Do I have a chance in small claims court with a verbal agreement?

Yes, you do have a chance. The problem with verbal agreements in general is that the judge is going to have to decide who to believe, assuming he...

Does my husband have a suit?

I think this goes to Colorado's premises liability statute. That is probably the exclusive remedy here. One would need to determine who owns the...

Can our family take away my mother-in-law's vehicle because she just lost her license?

That's correct. You might seek a guardianship. In point of fact, a 14 year old boy was recently killed in South Denver by an elderly driver. If...

Can an ex-wife of the be challenged as primary beneficiary? When all other policy's list his kids as beneficiaries?

This is a question of probate law, I think. In Colorado, when one gets a divorce, it usually automatically revokes the beneficiary designations in...

Can i get equitable adoption to gain my step dad's estate?

Adoptions of both children and adults in Colorado are generally governed by statute. In 1967, the general assembly enacted the Colorado Children’s...

Small claims lien ?

OK. So, $10K, less $5K, less $1K = $4K due and owing, right? To me, that does sound like a claim to be made in Small Claims court. Do you have...

I have been served for a defaulted private student loan. What are my options?

I believe you should have two consultations. The first should be with a debtor rights attorney. The second should be with a bankruptcy attorney. ...

I am not a fan of quit-claim deeds because I am concerned that transferring property with one of those undermines any title insurance coverage. ...

Can my ex take back items given to me during our relationship?

No, unless the gifts were given in contemplation of marriage. See, In re Marriage of Heinzman, 198 Colo. 36, 596 P.2d 61 (1979). Heinzman stands...

How do I get someone out of my apt who's not on the lease.

I think you evict her - just like the landlord would evict a tenant who isn't paying rent. This would be a county court "FED" type suit. If...