Do i need to file for divorce for common law marriage?

Once you are married under common law, you need to get formally divorced. There is no such thing as a common law divorce. Glen Goldman, Attorney.

Can I pay out child support in a lumpsum and be done with it?

You cannot pay your child support obligation in a single lump sum payment since the amount you must pay will fluctuate over the years as will the...

Is it appropriate for income to be imputed in the case of a custodial parent who has a 5 year-old preschooler 100% of the time?

If the Judge finds someone is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed, the Judge may impute or assign an income to that person for purposes of...

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My husband would like to adopt my daughter and give her his last name. How is this done with an unknown bio dad.

Generally, Colorado allows stepparent adoptions if: 1. The biological father consents, or 2. The biological father has either: i....

Once you file for divorce, there is an automatic injunction which goes into place and prevents you from removing your wife from any type of...

What is the "standard" for the best interest of the child in CO

The "standard" for determining the best interest of the child is one of the most frequent questions that has to be addressed and answered. ...

My ex wife is in contempt for failure to comply with parenting time, do I stand a chance of getting her rights taken?

The Court will look at a number of factors in determining whether parenting time or decision making should be changed. Whether the Court will...

Unfortunately, the amount of time it will take a CFI to evaluate your case will depend on the CFI, the issues being investigated, and the amount of...

Can my girlfriend get 1/2 my house?

You should seek the advice of an attorney. Even if you were not formally married, or not married, via common law, your girlfriend could still...

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Can appraisals of property for divorce be protested like normal appraisals can?

An appraisal obtained in a divorce case can be protested. You state that "multiple realtors have stated the evaluation is not accurate." I can't...