Can I personally hand over the Sworn Financial Statement to the other party at the Initial Status Conference?

Yes, that is often the way that people who represent themselves do it. Your certificate should indicate hand delivery in person at the courthouse....

What can I do with CPS?? If they are filing false reports ?

If you are indigent, the court will appoint a lawyer to represent you. Otherwise you need to retain counsel as soon as possible. These cases are...

My ex and I had lived together for about 2 years from the day we got together. We lived like husband and wife and told others

You have to look at all of the evidence that you were married. Do you wear rings? Did you introduce each other to family and friends as husband...

I live in Colorado with my 4 year old and have physical custody. Can I move to another state to marry if visitation stays same?

You need to read the court orders very carefully. If the father was living out of state when the court made the order, it may be easier for you to...

I would like to look into 'forfeiting' my parental rights for my child. Benefits and consequences? I am in CO, child is in CA.

If you are a good person and since you pay your child support on time, this suggests you are responsible, it is really important for your daughter...

Does the court send out paperwork for not showing to mediation and refusal to pay for mediation? My ex states he did not recieve

If there is a court order to attend mediation and your spouse/partner had knowledge of it, he can be held in contempt of court. However, you may...

I am currently in the process of a divorce in the state of Colorado. I am seeking custody of my two children eleven and eight.

In most instances, a Child and Family Investigator or Parental Responsibilities Evaluator are the best way for a court to learn about young...

Is telling a guy he;s the father to my baby but being wrong a fraud?

Mr. Harkess gave you a textbook definition of fraud. The key is whether you intended to deceive the man or whether you made an honest mistake. If...

If you did not testify at trial, a letter that you write will not be considered by the judge. I suggest that you not write the letter.

I have a Domestic Partner, and we are going to terminate the partnership. I want to give her a lump sum of money.

If she is receiving a share of something to which she has contributed, you may have a non-taxable transfer as in a dissolution of marriage. It...