A man in another state facing legal complications due to not paying support for his child is certainly not the first parent to pursue such matters in court. Many parents in Colorado and across the nation have experienced similar problems concerning child support, custody and visitation matters. In this particular situation, the man's problems began after his son had been living with him full time for approximately two years.
Navigating the child custody system in Colorado
Many former spouses in Colorado face unexpected challenges when it comes to developing parenting plans after divorce. Child custody issues tend to evoke strong emotions on both sides. If former spouses have difficulty discussing important topics without arguing, they may find it best to seek outside intervention to help avoid contentious courtroom battles.
Woman cries foul regarding spousal maintenance issue
Every divorce is different, and former spouses often include particular stipulations in their settlements that bear significant impact on their futures. In a situation outside Colorado, a former wife has returned to court to request that the provisions of her divorce settlement be enforced. It appears her former husband had initially agreed to pay a certain amount of spousal maintenance, but he has allegedly failed to adhere to the terms of the agreement.
Do grandparents have visitation rights?
The immediate family is not the only one affected by a divorce. When parents split up, that may also distance grandparents from their grandchildren and make visits a very rare or non-existent occurrence. Grandchildren are often precious to their grandparents. Grandparents want to be able to spend time with them and be a part of their lives.
Judge orders more child support so girl can make it on Broadway
Parents in Colorado who divorce are no doubt familiar with various challenges that may arise when developing plans for future care and upbringing of their children. It is often possible to achieve amicable solutions to child support, visitation and custody issues. Regardless of the details in a particular situation, the court has the final say when it comes to determining who will pay support (if anyone), where a child will live and what the overall future parenting plan will be with regard to visitation, financial contribution and other related matters.
Superstar pitcher for New York Mets accused of domestic violence
Many families in Colorado and other states in the nation encounter problems that appear impossible to resolve without outside intervention. Some situations are obviously more serious than others. When incidents occur where domestic violence is suspected, a concerned parent may feel the need to seek support for self-protection and to protect any children that might be in the home. There have been several professional athletes accused of domestic-related offenses recently, including famed pitcher of the New York Mets, Jeurys Familia.
Don't wait to write a will
It's a common misconception that wills only need to be written at an old age. Most adults are not thinking about how their property and assets should be divided after they pass on, but the cold reality is that unexpected deaths can happen.
