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When a spouse refuses to cooperate with a divorce, it can make an already difficult situation more frustrating and expensive. We often hear concerns from people who believe their husband or wife can prevent the divorce simply by refusing to sign papers, provide financial information, attend mediation, or respond to the case. Colorado law does… Read More.
A child custody order that worked when it was entered may no longer fit a family’s circumstances several years, or even several months, later. Children grow older, school schedules change, parents relocate, work demands shift, and concerns involving a child’s safety or well-being may arise. Colorado law allows us to ask the court to modify… Read More.
How Is Child Support Calculated in Colorado? Colorado calculates child support with an income shares model. The state combines both parents’ adjusted gross incomes, matches the total to a support schedule, then divides the obligation based on each parent’s income share, parenting time, and certain child-related expenses. Child support in Colorado is calculated with an… Read More.
What Happens at a Permanent Protection Order Hearing in Colorado? A permanent protection order hearing in Colorado is a formal trial where a judge decides if a temporary order becomes an indefinite restriction. You can present admissible evidence and call witnesses to challenge whether the petitioner met the civil burden of proof. If the judge… Read More.
Can a Restraining Order Evict You in Colorado? A court can legally force you out of your home through a protection order, regardless of who owns the property. A Colorado restraining order can require you to leave a shared home, even if your name is on the deed or mortgage. When a temporary protection order… Read More.
How Do You Fight a Tactical Protection Order in Colorado? You can contest a protection order by presenting evidence that challenges the allegations and demonstrates that the legal standard has not been met. Defending against a restraining order in Colorado requires you to respond quickly with evidence that challenges the allegations and protects your rights…. Read More.
As a contested adoption lawyer Colorado families call when the biological father refuses to sign, we hear this question constantly: what happens when he won’t consent, or disappeared from the child’s life years ago? Colorado does not require his signature in every case. When a parent goes a full year without paying support or without… Read More.
Most people assume every adoption in Colorado requires a full home study, and that assumption can cost families thousands of dollars they never needed to spend. When the biological father consents and the child has lived with the stepparent for a meaningful stretch of time, Colorado law often allows the home study to be waived… Read More.
Quick Answer: What Qualifies for an Emergency Custody Motion in Colorado? You can file an emergency custody motion in Colorado if your child faces imminent physical or emotional danger while in the care of the other parent due to severe substance abuse, domestic violence, or reckless behavior. When a child may be in danger, a… Read More.
Quick Answer: What Does a Child and Family Investigator in Colorado Do? A Child and Family Investigator acts as a neutral court appointee who evaluates your family dynamics to help a Colorado judge make decisions for your child’s future. They interview both parents, observe home environments, and issue a formal recommendation based on the child’s… Read More.
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Trista McElhaney Price is a founding partner at Price Family Law, LLC. She specializes in high-asset divorce cases and legal matters involving complex business and financial issues as well as complex custody matters involving domestic violence, substance abuse issues, and mental health issues. Read Full Bio.
When a spouse refuses to cooperate with a divorce, it can make an already difficult situation more frustrating and expensive. We often hear concerns from people who believe their husband or wife can prevent the divorce simply by refusing [...]
