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If the paternity of a child is in question, should a man sign the birth certificate? What are the consequences if he does not?
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Answered on January 30, 2017
I agree with previous responses that you ought not sign the birth certificate unless you are the genetic father. You can file a paternity action...
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If you both parties can't afford a PRE what is the next step? Does the judge bring in witnesses from both sides?
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Answered on January 30, 2017
Unfortunately, high levels of parental conflict are very costly. You could advise the judge that you will pay 100% of the PRE costs and seek...
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When to begin step parent adoption for 16 year old in CO?
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Answered on January 20, 2017
While it is possible to do an adult adoption once your son turns 18, the window is quite limited. If this is something your son and his dad want...
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Can the father get 50/50 custody after having everyother weekend for 5 years.
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Answered on January 20, 2017
The change from every other weekend to 50-50 is a major change. If you believe that this would be detrimental to your son, at the very least,...
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If you lose custody of one child but the case has been closed can you have another child?
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Answered on January 15, 2017
People rarely lose their children without some significant problems being identified. There is ample time to remedy the problems before a...
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Does protection order & DV affect child custody?
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Answered on January 15, 2017
Without reviewing the protection order, as well as the facts of the DV case, it is very difficult to predict what might happen. Your criminal...
I plead guilty to contempt of court at my attorney's advice. Will I have a record?
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Answered on January 15, 2017
This should not show up on your records unless it was criminal contempt (highly unlikely). The best way to find out is to go to the Colorado...
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Can I do anything about someone who posted court documents with my kids names listed on their facebook and they are not related?
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Answered on January 10, 2017
You can also attempt to contact Facebook and see if they have any rules about providing personal information about children.
Can I ask for a child a Guardian ad litem/ child advocate with me not having a lawyer and father having a lawyer?
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Answered on January 10, 2017
If your case is a juvenile case, a GAL may be the appropriate appointment. In an APR or dissolution of marriage (pre or post decree), a Child...
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How long does a non-custodial parent have to be out of the child's life for the child to be considered abandoned?
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Answered on January 09, 2017
What do you wish to accomplish with the concept of abandonment? The most useful purpose would be for a current spouse to adopt your daughter. In...