I am a big believer in expecting compliance from the outset, or things only get worse with time. For contempt, there needs to be a valid order,...

Would I get my daughter taken away?

You will not have your daughter "taken away" based upon the facts you reflect. The courts that enter parenting time orders do not do that. ...

Can a motion filed be converted into a contempt of court?

A Motion for Contempt can be filed for any violation of a valid court order of which the other party has knowledge. There is remedial contempt...

How can I get child support from biological parents.

In the case that exists, you file a Motion for Child Support. There could be some jurisdictional glitches to be addresses, depending on where the...

Are extraordinary medical expenses (other parents portion) paid to the paying parent or to the method of payment?

You are correct that the current order, that has not been modified yet, is the controlling order. Based upon the quoted language from your...

Will I be able to gain custody of my 3 brothers (ages 5,3,2) and my sister (age 7) at 19 years old?

You have such wonderful intentions. A person has to have standing to seek custody, a legal term meaning certain facts must exist. Another...

How can I get full custody?

I think what you are seeking is to be primary residential parent, and perhaps have sole decision-making authority. The court will give the other...

Colorado is not a 50-50 parenting time state. Instead, the statute requires that you each start on a level playing field, and you each carry the...

What are my rights as an unmarried father in the state of Colorado

The best thing to do is to put it in the Court's hands. Colorado arguably has jurisdiction, if you file here before they have been in Florida for...

I am so very sorry for your experience, and want to answer your specific questions. There is an ethics rule. A lawyer shall not make an...