Dillon, CO Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

Yes, the Court can mandate parents use Talking Parents for communication.  It can also specify a time frame within which communication must be answered.  If the Court does include such provisions in an Order, failure to abide by the Order could result in contempt of Court.   Sherri Murgallis Murgallis Law Firm, LLC 303-444-4353

Do you mean that you both want a divorce when you say "mutual agreement in divorce" or that you agree on parts of the divorce itself? Maintenance depends on how much property you receive in the divorce, your reasonable needs (i.e., how much cash do you need to live on each month), length of marriage, lifestyle during marriage and other factors. It's hard to say how long or how much. Often we see 1/3 to 1/2 the length of the marriage, but it can be longer in long marriages. The amount will depend on the above factors, but I might expect a court to order anywhere from $2,000 to $4,500 per month. You really should hire a lawyer here since so much money is at stake. You can ask that the court order him to pay your attorney fees since he makes so much more than you. You also can ask for temporary maintenance if you need are having trouble meeting your needs now. I offer a free initial consultation if you want to discuss further.  You can reach Dave Rich at (303) 886-2516 or dave@flatironlegal.com. Dave Rich is an attorney licensed in Colorado. Answering your questions does not create an attorney-client relationship between us. You should speak with an attorney to whom you have provided all the facts in your case, before you take steps that may impact your legal rights. I am not obligated to answer subsequent emails or phone calls unless you have hired me. I wish you the best of luck with your situation.  

You can call the clerk of the court to ask for copies of the papers. Depending on the process he used, he may be able to ask for money. You could make him start over if you could prove he lied when he filed stating he did not know where you are. If he only wants a decree of divorce and is not asking for any money, then you might be best off going through with it, as it?s not a good idea to remain married to someone with questionable behavior, since there are always some risks to you being his spouse. As well, if he wants a divorce, the court is going to grant it, as they will not force people to stay married, so it probably is in your best interest to go along with it if only to ensure your rights are protected. A lawyer in Colorado, like me, can enter an appearance, review the case, talk to him and help you get though it. If the case is uncontested (i.e., he is not asking for money and you are not either), it would not be expensive to have us help you (likely under $1,500).