In addition to the other answers, if the Court were to find a common law marriage, it is not automatic that you will get spousal support of 40% his...

This is such a new area of life, much less law, that it is hard to answer your question. I have not heard of any cases in which a parent is found...

You could try calling the clerk of the division and ask for a quick conference with the judge. Let the clerk know that you need to ask the judge...

The first thing you should do is stop having your children take screen shots of your ex's phone. Your children should never be involved in court...

What family court would have jurisdiction?

The UCCJEA vests "exclusive [and] continuing jurisdiction" for child custody litigation in the courts of the child's "home state," which is defined...

I have been divorced for three years. I want my ex to pay 1/2 my student loan that I incurred 100% during our 17 year marriage.

In certain circumstances, permanent orders on divorce cases can be re-opened. If you have any recourse it will likely be through the domestic...

Can my child support change?

A child has to be in a state for six months or since the date of birth prior to a state taking jurisdiction over that child. It is unclear from...

How does visitation work, if sole custody was awarded, due to abandonment, and the other parent resurfaces years later?

You have to follow your orders but you can file a Motion to Restrict Parenting if you truly feel the children are in danger. If the "abandoner"...

Chances of gaining custody?

When cases are complicated or involve a big change in parenting time, it is not at all unusual for a judge to issue written orders after the...

Can Spousal Maintenance be based on a percentage of monthly income instead of a dollar amount in Colorado?

As long as your agreement is not "unconscionable" the Court will likely grant a well articulated plan. There should probably be a mechanism set up...