My boyfriend and I having been living together for 7 years are we considered common law?

I agree with my colleague. Some other indications the court uses to determine whether you are married are as follows (and you don't need all of...

I completely agree with my colleagues. Perhaps you could find a way for him to contribute that was not just a cash payment. So if he pays 50% of...

A direct link to the CRS 14-10-115??

Wow, it's amazing hard to find a simple link for you. If you start here: http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/Colorado/ you will have to state...

What age can kids decide which parent to live with?

At what age...that's one of the most frequently asked questions in my field. Our statute does provide for hearing the child's desires regarding...

Trying to get a father switch on berth cert for an adult child.

I suggest, if your father is willing to sign an affidavit of paternity, that you file a case in the county where he resides. If in Colorado, you...

Worth filing contempt over a musical instrument?

Great answer by my colleagues. What I advise my client is: what would you want to have happen if the facts were reversed, AND what would you want...

How can I retain a lawyer and just keep him/her on retainer until something happens?

I agree with my colleagues. I have quite a few clients who keep me on retainer even though nothing is going on right now. I'd suggest you meet...

19 year old just friends, ie platonic relationship, with 2 15 year old girls, legal implications

I agree with my colleagues. The problem here is that you are at great risk. If someone thinks you have been inappropriate with the girls, or if...

If an ex-spouse has refused to comply with a divorce order, can spousal support be held in escrow until the court decides?

You can request it, but it's not standard. You (Petitioner) need to file a contempt citation against Respondent and ask the court to help fix what...

Do we have a case and, if we do, what kind of an attorney would we need?

Yes, you have a case, and the Conservator can bring the case, or if the Conservator refuses, you may be able to have the Conservator removed and...