Under Colorado law, obtaining a Writ of Restitution to evict your ex from the home typically requires an official judgment for possession. Since the court has issued an Order for Permanent Relief setting a deadline for your ex to vacate the property, you likely have grounds to seek this judgment. While hiring an attorney might seem daunting financ...
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In Colorado, you don't need to wait for a lawsuit to be filed to consider filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. A claim, like the one you're facing for wrongful death, can be included in the bankruptcy even if it has not yet been fully quantified or legally confirmed—this is known as an "unliquidated claim." In bankruptcy terms, an unliquidated claim i...
Read moreUnder Colorado law, specifically section 38-22-106 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, a lien can be established from the commencement of work under the contract between the property owner and the contractor. This means that the contractor's ability to place a lien generally begins when they start work or supply materials under the terms of the contr...
Read moreIn Colorado, expungement effectively erases the criminal record as if it never existed, while sealing a record makes it inaccessible to the public.
Read moreIn Colorado, as in most legal jurisdictions, the burden of proof in a dispute typically lies with the plaintiff. This means that in an HOA dispute, the individual or party bringing the action (the plaintiff) must prove their case and allegations against the defendant. The plaintiff is responsible for providing evidence that substantiates their clai...
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Under Colorado law, the ability to sign a contract, including a power of attorney, is a fact-based determination. Having dementia does not automatically preclude someone from having the legal capacity to sign. The critical legal standard for the ability to contract is whether the individual understands the nature of the contract and the consequenc...
Read moreTo pursue legal action against a sheriff's officer in Colorado for wrongful arrest and the subsequent loss of your property, you should seek an attorney specializing in civil rights or police misconduct. Potential claims include wrongful arrest, given the 0.00 breathalyzer and negative drug test results, suggesting a lack of probable cause. This si...
Read moreYou are right that under federal tax guidelines, the entitlement to claim a child as a dependent for tax purposes primarily relies on satisfying the criteria for the child tax credit. This includes stipulations that the child must live with the claiming parent for over half the year and that the parent must provide more than half of the child's fin...
Read moreYour concern about the employment situation of your fiancée is indeed valid, especially given the details you've provided about her compensation and working hours. Some issues to consider are whether she is misclassified and what portion of her on-call hours are compensable.
Read moreUnder Colorado law, specifically C.R.S. § 38-22-102, homeowners are afforded protection against mechanic's liens if they have fully paid the general contractor for the work done. This statute effectively shields homeowners in situations where the general contractor has received full payment but fails to compensate the subcontractors. In the context...
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