What is the difference between a restraining order and a no contact order?

A Restraining Order is any order which prohibits someone from doing a particular thing. A "no contact order" is just a specific kind or...

Child expenses before divorce is finalized

You need to ask the court for a Temporary Orders hearing. The court can order him to pay maintenance (called alimony in some other states), child...

My ex doesn't pay child support, and they can't get him, too even though there is a child support case. he is self-employed

I do not actually see a question here. If you are asking about collecting child support, doing so from a self-employed person can be a...

Mother late returning child often after her time with child, when and should I file contempt of court?

Once the final orders are entered, most cases do not require the other parent's permission to take the child out of state during parenting time. ...

I have a tax question regarding my son.

In addition to Mr. Goldman's excellent answer, if the judge has already entered an order about who will be able to claim the child as a dependent,...

How can I get my husband to support us?

I need to disagree with my colleagues on this one. The automatic temporary injunction prohibits both of you from selling, transferring, concealing...

Can I request my spousal support be converted to child support at the child support hearing?

Your maintenance will not be converted to child support. You might, depending on how the maintenance provision in your Separation Agreement reads,...

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I lived with my ex for 11 years we have 2 kids

So you are wondering if you are married at common law in Colorado? That is a very complex issue and not easily determined over a message board. ...

"Parental alienation" has to do with one parent trying to manipulate how a child feels about the other parent. I would not throw that term around...

What happens if the actual court order for child support cannot be found?

Maybe. You should obtain a copy of the entire court file and let one or more family law attorneys evaluate your situation. No one can give you...