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Child abuse and how it ties in with child custody cases.
What can you do if you think that your ex-spouse's behavior is causing damage to your child? You may ask the judge to modify the custody order in any appropriate way, including awarding custody to you. But judges are reluctant to change custody unles ... More details |
Child custody laws & moving to another state.
Unless the child custody order already permits you to move the child to another state, you may not do so without first obtaining the judge's approval. This would normally require that the custodial parent have a legitimate - and perhaps compelling - ... More details |
Child Custody, Support and Visitation - Can I refuse to let my ex see the kids for failing to pay support?
Not recommended. Cutting off visits may cause you to lose custody, and may hurt the kids. ... More details |
Child Custody, Support and Visitation - Different kinds of child custody.
There are "physical" and "legal" custody. Physical custody is whom the child lives with. Legal custody is who makes decisions about the child's health, education and other legal matters. Many states don't treat these separately, b ... More details |
Child Custody, Support and Visitation - How long must I keep paying child support?
Until the children become adults, or for the length of time specified in the court's child support order. It could state other events when the support ends earlier. ... More details |
Child Custody, Support and Visitation - Reducing a child support.
You can ask a court to lower the amount of support. You will need to show there are changed circumstances to justify the reduction, such as a significant cut in your earnings or a showing that the parent receiving support now earns more money. ... More details |
Child Custody, Support and Visitation - Stopping to pay court ordered support.
Consult your lawyer. Your lawyer may first try to work it out with your ex-spouse. If this fails, your lawyer can take the other steps permitted by law to collect unpaid support. ... More details |
Child Custody, Support and Visitation - The most common custody arrangement.
The most common custody arrangement is Joint custody. Here, the child spends time living with each parent on a regular basis. In joint custody, both parents share decision-making. ... More details |
Child Custody, Support and Visitation - Who makes custody decisions.
Child custody decisions are made by a judge. But if the parents agree who gets custody, the judge usually accepts their choice. If they can't agree, the court decides. It bases its decision on the child's best interest and considers several factors, ... More details |
Child Custody, Support and Visitation - Who sets the amount of child support.
The court, usually under guidelines developed by the state. Some states give judges wide leeway in setting the amount, while others do not.
Most states' guidelines specify factors to consider in determining the amount of support. These i ... More details |
Child support at divorce.
Children will unavoidably be affected by divorce of their parents, but at least they are entitled to reasonable child support. The spouse who is given physical custody of the child will usually be entitled to some "child support payments" f ... More details |
Child Support Laws and failing to pay.
In child support laws, what can you do if your ex-spouse won't pay the child support the judge ordered during a divorce case?
The child support order is a judgment and can be enforced like any other judgment - for example, by requiring t ... More details |
Child support of step-children in a divorce case.
If your spouse did not adopt your child from a former marriage, is he or she obligated to support your child after the divorce? No. Some states impose an obligation on a stepparent during the marriage, but not after the couple is divorced. ... More details |
Colorado Divorce - Legal Separation Provisions
The spouses may file for legal separation if there has been irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. One spouse must have been a resident of Colorado for 90 days prior to filing for legal separation. ... More details |
Colorado Divorce - Alimony maintenance spousal support.
Either spouse may be awarded support for a just period of time, without regard to any marital fault. If the spouses' combined income is over $75,000.00, the monthly temporary maintenance to the lower-earning spouse will be 40% of the higher-earning s ... More details |
Colorado Divorce - Approved grounds.
No-fault:
Colorado does not recognize no-fault grounds for divorce. ... More details |
Colorado Divorce - Child custody.
Joint or sole custody will be determined with regard to the best interests of the child, without regard to the sex of the parent, and after considering the following factors:
(1) the preference of the child; (2) the desire and ability of ... More details |
Colorado Divorce - Child support.
The court may order reasonable and necessary child support to be paid by either or both parents, without regard to marital fault, after considering the following factors:
(1) the financial resources of the child; (2) the financial resour ... More details |
Colorado Divorce - General procedure.
Either or both divorcing spouses may obtain a dissolution of marriage by affidavit if:
a) there are no minor children and the wife is not pregnant of the spouses are represented by counsel and have a separation agreement granting custody ... More details |
Colorado Divorce - Mediation or Counseling.
May be appointed at the court’s discretion or at the request of either party. A court may appoint an arbitrator to resolve disputes between parents concerning child support or custody. ... More details |
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