CAn my landlord raise my rent and make me pay the updated rent for prior months because my family visits a couple of times a wee

Hello: if your landlord feels you violated your lease (I’m assuming you have a written lease) s/he must take action to seek compliance before s/he...

Can i get an ESA dog in my living situation

Hello: both Colorado and federal law allow persons with disabilities to have “service animals” in public accommodations regardless of a...

Can my partner get divorced here in the United States even if he was married in Mexico ?

Hello. Colorado has jurisdiction over “the marriage” if a party to the marriage lives here, but only jurisdiction over things in the state. Thus,...

Can I get my money back?

Hello. Look at your lease. You are most likely “jointly and severally” liable for the rent, meaning the landlord may collect from you both or...

Hello: Forgive my candor, but it sounds as though your father-in-law is the person most in need of being removed from the premises! You have not...

Maintenance Modification/Child Support After Ex/Kids Move In With Another Partner?

Hello. The income of the boyfriend is not a factor. That she now has someone with whom to share expenses is. The standard for modification of...

Am I still bound by a rental lease?

Hello. Before I answer I need to know the name of you landlord. I have done work for several landlords who lease to students. If you wish, reply to...

Ex wife remarried. Her new husband and boss..., makes well in the $300-$400k. Will their income combined reflect my payments?

Hello: Generally, the income of a spouse is not included in child support calculations. The spouse has no legal obligation to support your...

Colorado law defines income for both child support and maintenance as "gross income from employment." Bonus and commission income are included.

If a TPO was placed without being threatened or harrased, but being kind in communication, is it legal?

Hello. I would need to see the written request for the protection order, but I assume it was seeking a remedy for something more in the nature of...