You 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 moreWe keep our retainer fees lower and provide resources to third-party lenders* that can often help with the retainer fee. Further, in Colorado, during divorce proceedings, the court may consider various factors when determining whether one spouse should contribute to the other's attorney's fees. One such factor is the financial resources of each sp...
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Read moreUnder Colorado law, child support arrearages are treated as debts and become final money judgments when they are due and not paid, as affirmed in
Read moreYes, it is possible for grandparents to get custody in some circumstances. Here, the role of the biological father will determine how we would approach your case. For example, if he is known and has legal parental rights, he must be legally notified of the custody change request and will have an opportunity to object. On the other hand, if your gra...
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Under Colorado law, the situation you're facing with your ex regarding the transportation for your daughter's sports activities and the need to update the parenting plan to accommodate her new school and extracurricular schedule is nuanced. Given the details provided and considering Colorado's legal stance on parenting time and modifications there...
Read moreUnder Colorado law, the process of removing one's name from a house and its associated mortgage after a divorce involves a few key steps, primarily centered around the execution and enforcement of the divorce decree or separation agreement. Given your situation, where the house was awarded to your ex-husband in the divorce settlement, and you have ...
Read moreIf you have concerns that your ex-spouse may be neglecting your children, it's within your rights to seek a modification of the initial custody order to better address the evolving needs of your children. The court maintains forms you can use
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In Colorado, the specifics of modifying or temporarily adjusting a parenting plan, including visitation schedules due to the birth of a new sibling, would depend on the terms set forth in the original parenting plan. Generally, parenting plans are established to ensure that the child’s best interests are served, including maintaining a consistent ...
Read moreParents in Colorado are generally obligated to support their children until they reach the age of 19. However, in cases where the child has a physical or emotional disability, the obligation to provide support may continue beyond this age. The court has jurisdiction to order post-minority support for a disabled child if the child was unemancipated ...
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