Can I claim abandonment so we can petition for step parent adoption?

This is a tough question that will require a consultation with an attorney to fully explore your possibilities, but in general, Colorado has a...

Can it be hard for an unmarried father establish paternity if we live in different states & doesn’t know which state?

All County Department of Human Services have a unit that works to establish, enforce, and modify child support orders. These Child Support...

This is a tricky question to answer. While I certainly agree with Mr. Litmann and Mr. Harkess' responses, my experience has been that the court's...

Please answer if I can move out of state when there is currently no custody agreement?

If there are no court orders yet, you are free to move about as you please. However, as Mr. Harkness explained, Colorado would probably be the...

Soon to be ex-husband, in Colorado, on probation for domestic violence, fails to pay court ordered child support - remedies?

Child support orders are enforceable through the court's contempt powers. You will need to file a motion for a contempt citation to issue alleging...

How old does a child have to be to deciede witch parent they want to live with ?

There is no set age upon which a child can legally decide which parent they get to live with. However, in determining parenting time, the court...

How much time will I have to make my case in a 1.5hr hearing that was scheduled for a motion to restrict parenting time?

I agree with Mr. Geil, but wanted to emphasize that the time will go very quickly. Even with 1/2 of the time, you will be pressed to explain your...

While I agree with the other responses and technically your 17 year old child still has to follow the parenting plan, the Courts often struggle...

What can I do so people can stop spreading vicous rumors about me?

I am sorry to hear you are struggling with this issue. Unfortunately, you may find that there is very little you can do from stopping others from...

My goodness! Your poor daughter shouldn't have to deal with any of this and I am so sorry this is an issue. Witnessing traumatic events can be...