Colorado Family Law: Can I expedite a 4th contempt citation against non custodial parent due to financial distress?

Contempt is a very poor remedy in general and is especially not useful when you are seeking an expeditious outcome. It might be better to reduce...

What can I and what can I not do with all the documents from my divorce?

Unless there is a specific order prohibiting you from releasing your divorce documents, you can provide a copy to his cousin.

If a couple is married in India, moved to USA and now are USA citizens, they have kids born in USA. Husband wants divorce

You need to file in Colorado as soon as possible. Colorado has jurisdiction over you if you have lived here for 91 days and to decide children's...

What are my rights?

You first need to protect yourself and your child. If the DV is escalating, you will need to contact a shelter if you have no resources as to...

My wife and I bought our house before we got married. My parents gave us the money for the down payment. Can I get it back?

Your parents have made a gift to your marriage. You may have an argument based upon unequal contribution in a short term marriage. It would be...

Do I file just a step parent adoption or do I need to conjoin it with a relinquish of rights?

You can do a stipulated relinquishment where the father of the child agrees to relinquish his parental rights. He would sign a document with his...

Filed for divorce in February, plan to schedule hearing for permanent orders soon, how far out do they typically schedule?

Adams County may be able to get you sooner than Arapahoe County. The clerk will offer you some dates that are available. Both parties should...

Does Colorado allow divorce arbitration (continued below)?

Arbitration must be selected as a method for resolving the divorce by both parties. The selected arbitrator can assist with filing the necessary...

How do I obtain a court ordered paternity test?

You will have to initiate a paternity action and get a court order to force the father to submit to a genetic test. You might contact child...

DSS can remove a child if child is deemed endangered. They must offer you a court hearing within either 48 or 72 hours after removal.