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My ex husband refuses to pay his half of our children's bills. Is there a time frame in which he is required to pay?

Amanda's answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

This may be addressed in your parenting plan. Typically, parenting plans that state the parties are to split bills also provide a time frame for...

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How dose spousal support work? How do you decide who gets it? What's the criteria for it? And how do you determine the amount?

Amanda's answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

In Colorado, there is a maintenance worksheet that will provide you with the guideline statutory amount of maintenance as well as the length of...

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So my question is do I have any right to keep any the the times that was ment for us to lead our lives together?

Amanda's answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

If you held yourselves out as common law married, you may have a right to property division. There are a lot of factors a Court can look at to...

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Does this mean his rights have been terminated by the courts?

Amanda's answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

I agree with my colleague. While the Judge's comments are confusing, it does not sound like nearly enough to equate to terminating the father's...

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What can I do if I've been the only parent taking my son to diagnose his learning disorder and have now been laid off

Amanda's answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

I agree with my colleague, child support can be modified whenever there is a continuing and substantial change, usually 10%, in the income of...

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Custody and international move?

Amanda's answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

I agree with my colleague. The Court will look at the best interest of the child in determining parenting time, parental responsibilities, and...

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How do I get joint custody back with me have sole decision making?

Amanda's answer | Answered on February 08, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. You should bring all current orders to a consultation with a family law attorney. The attorney can then determine...

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Can i use my phone conversations that i have with her in divorce court..

Amanda's answer | Answered on February 08, 2016

I agree with my colleague. While the phone records may be admissible, they may not be relevant or necessary to determine the issues before the...

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I would like to file a motion to modify parenting time and child support that will win

Amanda's answer | Answered on February 08, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. Additionally, you may have to wait a statutory period before filing a Motion to Modify. I'm not sure what filing for...

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What is the law n Colorado for transportation costs cause now she is living three hours away from our original residence.

Amanda's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

It seems like the title of your question and your actual question are two separate issues. The court can enter orders regarding transportation...

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My ex husband refuses to pay his half of our children's bills. Is there a time frame in which he is required to pay?

How dose spousal support work? How do you decide who gets it? What's the criteria for it? And how do you determine the amount?

So my question is do I have any right to keep any the the times that was ment for us to lead our lives together?

Does this mean his rights have been terminated by the courts?

What can I do if I've been the only parent taking my son to diagnose his learning disorder and have now been laid off

Custody and international move?

How do I get joint custody back with me have sole decision making?

Can i use my phone conversations that i have with her in divorce court..

I would like to file a motion to modify parenting time and child support that will win

What is the law n Colorado for transportation costs cause now she is living three hours away from our original residence.