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Monetary judgments and property liens

James's answer | Answered on May 06, 2015

There is a possibility that an equitable lien could be imposed by a court against the property. The strength of such a claim would depend on the...

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How can you use funds for a teenager that has inherited $250000?

James's answer | Answered on May 06, 2015

I assume that your daughter is under the age of 18 years and that you were appointed by the court as her conservator. If my assumptions are...

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CRS 15-11-211 elective share claims made after time limit.

James's answer | Answered on May 05, 2015

Unlike claims of creditors for which a delay beyond the time for filing deprives a court of jurisdiction to allow the claim, a claim by a spouse...

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I am not on the loan but on the deed of our house and I pay half of the mortgage. Can my boyfriend re-finance w/o my consent?

James's answer | Answered on May 05, 2015

If you are now on title, your boyfriend probably cannot refinance the loan without you signing on the new loan. Your legal rights depend on the...

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Due to recent findings, I had to set up an estate for my mother who passed away 15 years ago, what do I do next?

James's answer | Answered on May 05, 2015

A lawyer can assist you in providing advise, answering questions and informing you of legal consequences of matters that affect you and the...

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What is my legal rights, I'm not on the loan but on the deed of our house. I pay half of the mortgage.

James's answer | Answered on May 03, 2015

You failed to provide any context for your question. As an owner not on the loan, against the mortgage company, you have the right to make payments...

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Small claims- can I serve the attorney instead of the defendant?

James's answer | Answered on May 02, 2015

If an attorney has entered an appearance for a party, service on the attorney is sufficient for service on the party.the attorney represents. Some...

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I have approx. 2 acres of land encroached by tanks & separator on property next door. I want to develop the property.

James's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

You face a substantial risk that you have lost your right to evict those who encroach on your property. The statute of limitations in Colorado for...

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Can I Sell my house if the mortgage is just under my name and I'm the only one paying it? My older brother is on the house deed.

James's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

Once a deed is executed and recorded that puts another person on the title to the property, the only way to remove that person from the title is a...

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We told our tenant that we would sell them the property they are currently renting.

James's answer | Answered on April 26, 2015

The statute of frauds requires an agreement to sell real estate to be in writing signed by the party against whom the agreement is sought to be...

James E Mitchem's Answers (519)

Monetary judgments and property liens

How can you use funds for a teenager that has inherited $250000?

CRS 15-11-211 elective share claims made after time limit.

I am not on the loan but on the deed of our house and I pay half of the mortgage. Can my boyfriend re-finance w/o my consent?

Due to recent findings, I had to set up an estate for my mother who passed away 15 years ago, what do I do next?

What is my legal rights, I'm not on the loan but on the deed of our house. I pay half of the mortgage.

Small claims- can I serve the attorney instead of the defendant?

I have approx. 2 acres of land encroached by tanks & separator on property next door. I want to develop the property.

Can I Sell my house if the mortgage is just under my name and I'm the only one paying it? My older brother is on the house deed.

We told our tenant that we would sell them the property they are currently renting.