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How to Enforce Child Support Orders in Colorado

12 Jul 2016

Child support orders are legally binding, and Colorado courts take violations of these orders very seriously. If you are a parent who has not been receiving child support from your ex-spouse, the best option is often pursuing enforcement action through the family courts. Fortunately, there are various ways to collect...

What You Need to Know About Colorado Spousal Maintenance

01 Jul 2016

Spousal maintenance, also referred to as alimony or spousal support, is the money paid to a spouse during and after a divorce when the other spouse is not able to pay for his or her own reasonable needs. This payment can be made in the form of a lump sum,...

Can I Get an Annulment Instead of a Divorce in Colorado?

13 Jun 2016

An annulment and a divorce are similar in the sense that both make a determination on marital status. The main difference between the two is that an annulment declares a marriage as invalid—essentially meaning that the marriage effectively never happened in the eyes of the law, while a divorce ends...

Do I Need an Attorney in an Uncontested Divorce in Colorado?

01 Jun 2016

If both parties agree to a divorce and are generally agreeable to the terms of the divorce, then this is known in Colorado as an uncontested divorce. Items that may need to be worked out in this type of divorce can be done with the assistance of mediators, divorce lawyers,...

How Domestic Violence Can Impact Child Custody Cases in Colorado

15 May 2016

In the state of Colorado, family courts step in when two spouses are unable to agree on parenting time and the allocation of parenting responsibilities. When making such determinations, the court will closely examine all evidence to determine the child’s best interests. One factor taken into consideration when making decisions...

The Difference Between Uncontested Divorce and Contested Divorce

29 Apr 2016

There are two types of divorce in Colorado: uncontested divorce and contested divorce. What are the differences between the two? Uncontested Divorce An uncontested divorce refers to a divorce in which both parties agree to the divorce and are generally able to arrive at an agreement and who can work...

Frequently Asked Questions on Protection Orders

15 Apr 2016

What is a protection order? In Colorado, a protection order—also referred to as a protective order or restraining order—is an order enacted to protect a person believed to be in danger of being harmed by a specific individual. What can a protection order do? A protective order generally prohibits...

When Can Child Support Modifications Be Made?

01 Apr 2016

Colorado courts follow a standard formula to determine the amount of child support to be paid. This formula typically takes into account factors such as the gross income of both parents, the cost of providing healthcare, and any spousal support you pay or receive. The costs of raising the child...

Can I Get Interest on Any Back Child Support Owed to Me?

24 Mar 2016

In a family law case involving children, a court order will always include one of two things. One might be a separate child support order. The other may be specific requirements that detail the amount and frequency of child support payments to be made. As a State, Colorado takes child...

Exactly What is Retroactive Child Support?

29 Feb 2016

Retroactive child support permits a court to order support for an earlier time, back when no order yet existed. These support payments primary purpose is to do one of two things. To either make up unpaid past support or to pay for support needed before the court adjudicated an order....

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How to Enforce Child Support Orders in Colorado

What You Need to Know About Colorado Spousal Maintenance

Can I Get an Annulment Instead of a Divorce in Colorado?

Do I Need an Attorney in an Uncontested Divorce in Colorado?

How Domestic Violence Can Impact Child Custody Cases in Colorado

The Difference Between Uncontested Divorce and Contested Divorce

Frequently Asked Questions on Protection Orders

When Can Child Support Modifications Be Made?

Can I Get Interest on Any Back Child Support Owed to Me?

Exactly What is Retroactive Child Support?

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