Retirement accounts, such as pensions or 401(k)s, can play a dual role when getting a divorce: they can be classified either as income or as an asset, and sometimes as both. The way these accounts are categorized has significant ramifications for how they are divided in a divorce settlement.
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It sounds like you're facing a complex situation that requires immediate legal assistance. Colorado law allows for non-biological parents to request custody under certain conditions, especially if they have had physical care of the child for a significant period, as seems to be the case with your ex-husband. Courts in Colorado also consider the bes...
Read moreIn general, the division of pensions in a divorce is governed by the terms of the divorce decree and any related Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs). If the divorce decree explicitly states that the Army pension goes to the ex-spouse, altering that arrangement may be challenging.
Read moreIn Colorado, both parents are generally assumed to have equal rights to their child unless a court order states otherwise, and being listed on the birth certificate gives the father legal recognition. However, this doesn't necessarily define the specific rights and responsibilities. If there is a parenting plan in place, it should outline the alloc...
Read moreAlthough it is possible to get grandparent visitation rights in Colorado, it is very difficult. This quote from the US Supreme Court sums it up best:
Read moreNo, you do not need full custody to get your child full time therapy. Instead, the answer depends on who has decision making authority.
Read moreTo answer this question, the first step is for your father to review his separation agreement. Look for the following:
Read moreThese types of situations arise all to often. The most important thing to do is document everything and seek a court-ordered modification as soon as possible.
Read moreAbandonment as a grounds for divorce requires one spouse to leave the other and remain away for at least one year. Usually the spouse who leaves fails to support the other spouse for that period of time as well.
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It sounds like you may have standing to file for custody. For a non-parent to have standing to file for custody, one requirement is that the person has had actual care, custody and control of the child for the past six months, ending less than 90 days prior to the time of filing the petition. This requires that person to have been making the decisi...
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