Questions answered by Gavin M. Halligan

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What to do when I was never served?

Gavin's answer | Answered on March 23, 2020

I agree with Mr. Geil and would add that you should try and register the out of state orders in Colorado ASAP. I don't know if the current orders...

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What happens if I file for lower child support and my ex doesn't file a response?

Gavin's answer | Answered on March 23, 2020

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Based on the facts you have shared, it is possible to modify child support, as it sounds like your...

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How can we bring step son back to our State?

Gavin's answer | Answered on March 20, 2020

I'm sorry to hear about your family's situation. It's not clear if there were ever parenting time orders entered regarding your husband's son. It...

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Putting yourself before your kids?

Gavin's answer | Answered on March 20, 2020

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. The ability to place the children's needs above your own is just one of many factors the court considers...

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Can I move 58 miles away without being in legal trouble? I will keep my current parenting custody plan in effect.

Gavin's answer | Answered on March 20, 2020

This depends on what your current parenting time orders say regarding relocation. If you want to modify the parenting time schedule and the father...

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The judge has not signed papers. nobody has received a court-ordered sign paper in mail. Can you get a copy without other knowin

Gavin's answer | Answered on March 18, 2020

I agree with Mr. Geil and would add that you could also try going to the courthouse and asking for a copy of the order.

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Do I have to hire a lawyer to file a modification to lower my ex spouse alimony.

Gavin's answer | Answered on March 18, 2020

You never have to hire an attorney for any reason; however, modification of maintenance is not a simple or easy thing to accomplish in Colorado....

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Live in diff states i need to know if i can get in trouble for not taking my daughter to see her dad during carona virus outbrea

Gavin's answer | Answered on March 18, 2020

I agree with Mr. Geil. If your current orders are out of Colorado, I would first discuss the issue with the father and if he does not agree to...

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Am I responsible for medical expenses incurred by my ex-wife for our children without my required consent?

Gavin's answer | Answered on March 12, 2020

It would be necessary to review the specific language in your current orders to determine if you are required to pay a percentage of these costs. I...

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What constitutes child abduction in Colorado? What are my legal rights when there is no custody order in place?

Gavin's answer | Answered on March 10, 2020

In addition to what my colleagues said above, you may be able to file a motion for abduction prevention measures, depending the specific facts of...

Gavin M. Halligan's Answers (506)

What to do when I was never served?

What happens if I file for lower child support and my ex doesn't file a response?

How can we bring step son back to our State?

Putting yourself before your kids?

Can I move 58 miles away without being in legal trouble? I will keep my current parenting custody plan in effect.

The judge has not signed papers. nobody has received a court-ordered sign paper in mail. Can you get a copy without other knowin

Do I have to hire a lawyer to file a modification to lower my ex spouse alimony.

Live in diff states i need to know if i can get in trouble for not taking my daughter to see her dad during carona virus outbrea

Am I responsible for medical expenses incurred by my ex-wife for our children without my required consent?

What constitutes child abduction in Colorado? What are my legal rights when there is no custody order in place?