Under the law regarding parenting time (14-10-124 CRS) the judge can consider “The interaction and interrelationship of the child with his or her...

There is not enough information here to determine whether there have been custody orders made in Colorado. There are many steps that need to be...

Can an adjustment for parenting time be valid if sent to an old address ?

If you did not update your address with the court, then the Court has the ability to deem service at your last recorded address. There isn't enough...

In Colorado, failure to pay child support is not a crime. It is contemptable if there is a willful refusal to pay. There is a federal law dealing...

Did you complete the application for court appointed counsel? It is income based and is a respondent's right. If they are able to terminate, then...

Can a restraining order be filed against me for non-threatening texts messages?

Yes. Phone harassment does not have to be mean messages, it can simply be contacting her after she has asked that you stop.

Can I just take someone's child? She left him with me.

You will need to ask for guardianship of the child(ren) from the courts. Since you have developed a "kin" type relationship with the child, you can...

You can fight CYFD, but it is not easy. The department is constrained by strict standards regarding who gets to have custody of children, but...

What steps can I take next? Is it reasonable for me to ask for full custody? What should I expect in the courtroom?

You should certainly speak with a divorce or custody attorney in your area to find out what the best next steps for your matter are. A restriction...

Can I say no to my baby father to take the baby by himself ?

Until there are custody orders in place, you have no obligation to share the child. You need to be prepared to justify your restriction to a judge....