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Divorce Financial Discrepancies Guide
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In Colorado, divorce proceedings focus on equitable distribution and spousal maintenance, not cohabitation. Highlight financial discrepancies and prepare evidence for court. Legal aid and law school clinics may offer assistance.Full Conversation
I am in the middle of a divorce with a week before the final divorce hearing and I am prose. My husband is in Oklahoma and common law married to his new fiancé. He is not showing on his sworn financials that he’s receiving any financial assistance from her and her * children with bills that are way more than just * person which makes it look like he’s unable to pay spousal maintenance. Oklahoma recognizes adultry but Colorado as a no fault state does not.
Hi ****, it sounds like a challenging situation. Here are some points to consider regarding spousal maintenance and financial disclosures in Colorado:
- Colorado is a no-fault divorce state, meaning adultery isn't considered in divorce proceedings.
- Full financial disclosure is required in divorce cases. If you suspect inaccuracies, you might need to request more detailed financial records or seek court intervention.
Is there anything specific you'd like to know about the process or next steps?
- Colorado is a no-fault divorce state, meaning adultery isn't considered in divorce proceedings.
- Full financial disclosure is required in divorce cases. If you suspect inaccuracies, you might need to request more detailed financial records or seek court intervention.
Is there anything specific you'd like to know about the process or next steps?
what I’m trying to find out is how that can be used in my favor in the Colorado court system?
In Colorado, you might focus on these aspects:
- Financial Discrepancies: Request a court review of his financial disclosures if you believe they are inaccurate.
- Spousal Maintenance: Highlight any discrepancies that might show he can afford spousal support.
- Common-Law Marriage: Though adultery isn't a factor, his financial situation might change if he's in a common-law marriage elsewhere.
Would you like guidance on requesting financial records or court intervention?
- Financial Discrepancies: Request a court review of his financial disclosures if you believe they are inaccurate.
- Spousal Maintenance: Highlight any discrepancies that might show he can afford spousal support.
- Common-Law Marriage: Though adultery isn't a factor, his financial situation might change if he's in a common-law marriage elsewhere.
Would you like guidance on requesting financial records or court intervention?
Yes, Oklahoma recognizes them as common law according to the statute. How can I incorporate that he is committing adultery, which is not recognized in Colorado, but he has married in another state while still married to me?
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In Colorado, focus on financial discrepancies rather than adultery. You can highlight:
- Common-Law Marriage: His financial situation may change due to this.
- Financial Records: Request the court to review his financial disclosures for accuracy.
Would you like guidance on requesting financial records or court intervention?
In Colorado, focus on financial discrepancies rather than adultery. You can highlight:
- Common-Law Marriage: His financial situation may change due to this.
- Financial Records: Request the court to review his financial disclosures for accuracy.
Would you like guidance on requesting financial records or court intervention?
Yes, would you please give me guidance on requesting financial records or court intervention. Even though I have already requested this from his attorney in an interrogatory in which they have never supplied
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Here's what you can do in Colorado to request financial records or court intervention:
- File a Motion to Compel: Request the court to order your husband to provide the requested financial records.
- Submit Evidence: Provide any evidence you have regarding financial discrepancies or common-law marriage.
Would you like more information on how to file these motions?
Here's what you can do in Colorado to request financial records or court intervention:
- File a Motion to Compel: Request the court to order your husband to provide the requested financial records.
- Submit Evidence: Provide any evidence you have regarding financial discrepancies or common-law marriage.
Would you like more information on how to file these motions?
I already filed a motion to compel, and the judge denied it because I’m pro and that I didn’t know what I was doing because I needed to seek her approval in order to file a motion
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Hi ****, it sounds like you're facing some procedural challenges. In Colorado, if you're representing yourself, it’s essential to follow court rules closely. You might consider:
- Seeking legal advice or support from a legal aid organization.
- Reviewing court procedures to understand how to seek approval for filing motions.
Feel free to ask if you need more guidance on navigating the legal process!
Hi ****, it sounds like you're facing some procedural challenges. In Colorado, if you're representing yourself, it’s essential to follow court rules closely. You might consider:
- Seeking legal advice or support from a legal aid organization.
- Reviewing court procedures to understand how to seek approval for filing motions.
Feel free to ask if you need more guidance on navigating the legal process!
As far as I’m aware, unless there’s other information out, there are not available to a prose and only a lawyer then I have done everything correctly and have followed the guidelines for the Colorado courts. With that being said his new financial statement, which was received six days prior to our final court date It’s not allowed me to until now see what it is that he is showing discrepancies. How do I bring up to the court the discrepancies when the final divorce hearing is what is the correct way to do so and how I bring up all the different things not just on the financial statement but other ways Showing that he has been lying how do I go about that?
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To address discrepancies in the final divorce hearing, consider:
- Preparing a concise document detailing each discrepancy with evidence.
- Requesting permission to present additional evidence during the hearing.
- Highlighting inconsistencies in his financial disclosures that impact spousal maintenance.
Would you like more guidance on preparing your evidence?
To address discrepancies in the final divorce hearing, consider:
- Preparing a concise document detailing each discrepancy with evidence.
- Requesting permission to present additional evidence during the hearing.
- Highlighting inconsistencies in his financial disclosures that impact spousal maintenance.
Would you like more guidance on preparing your evidence?
Yes, I’d like more information on preparing my evidence
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Here are some tips for preparing your evidence for the final divorce hearing in Colorado:
- Organize Evidence: Prepare a clear, concise document with numbered points highlighting discrepancies.
- Supporting Documents: Include any relevant financial statements, emails, or documents.
- Focus on Impact: Emphasize how these discrepancies affect spousal maintenance or other issues.
- Court Protocol: Ensure you understand and follow court protocols for submitting evidence.
If you need further guidance on organizing your evidence or presenting it effectively, let me know!
Here are some tips for preparing your evidence for the final divorce hearing in Colorado:
- Organize Evidence: Prepare a clear, concise document with numbered points highlighting discrepancies.
- Supporting Documents: Include any relevant financial statements, emails, or documents.
- Focus on Impact: Emphasize how these discrepancies affect spousal maintenance or other issues.
- Court Protocol: Ensure you understand and follow court protocols for submitting evidence.
If you need further guidance on organizing your evidence or presenting it effectively, let me know!
Is there anything in Colorado law and divorce that states the petitioner should not be awarded spousal maintenance since we have not cohabitated we’re living together for the past 10 years due to his lies?
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In Colorado, spousal maintenance is determined based on several factors, including:
- Duration of the marriage.
- Financial resources of each party.
- Contribution to the marriage, including homemaking.
- Standard of living established during the marriage.
Lack of cohabitation might affect the perceived standard of living but doesn't automatically disqualify maintenance. Highlight any discrepancies affecting financial need. Do you need further clarification on this?
In Colorado, spousal maintenance is determined based on several factors, including:
- Duration of the marriage.
- Financial resources of each party.
- Contribution to the marriage, including homemaking.
- Standard of living established during the marriage.
Lack of cohabitation might affect the perceived standard of living but doesn't automatically disqualify maintenance. Highlight any discrepancies affecting financial need. Do you need further clarification on this?
Yes, please give me clarification
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In Colorado, spousal maintenance decisions consider:
- Financial need and ability to pay.
- Duration and contribution to the marriage.
- Standard of living during the marriage.
The lack of cohabitation might affect the assessment but doesn't automatically disqualify you from receiving maintenance. Would you like more information on navigating this aspect in court?
In Colorado, spousal maintenance decisions consider:
- Financial need and ability to pay.
- Duration and contribution to the marriage.
- Standard of living during the marriage.
The lack of cohabitation might affect the assessment but doesn't automatically disqualify you from receiving maintenance. Would you like more information on navigating this aspect in court?
My husband‘s attorney is arguing that since we have not lived together for the 10 years, seven of which he has lived with his new fiancé, that I should not receive anything on spousal maintenance. He has since moved on with his life and that the assets should not be split as well. We are still married no legal separation is taken place in which he had the funds to do so many years ago as well as now and I am unable to work and cannot work. How can I put that into my opening statement or argument showing Against his attorney that that is not a viable argument ?
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In your opening statement, emphasize:
- The duration of the marriage and your contributions (financial and non-financial).
- The lack of legal separation, indicating the continuation of marital obligations.
- Your inability to work, highlighting financial need.
- The standard of living established during the marriage, regardless of cohabitation status.
If you need further guidance on structuring your argument, let me know!
In your opening statement, emphasize:
- The duration of the marriage and your contributions (financial and non-financial).
- The lack of legal separation, indicating the continuation of marital obligations.
- Your inability to work, highlighting financial need.
- The standard of living established during the marriage, regardless of cohabitation status.
If you need further guidance on structuring your argument, let me know!
Yes please give me an outline of how I should structure my argument for my opening statement also including the fact that I’ve been on disability for the past 15 years and that even though I am not receiving Social Security and I’m appealing a Social Security decision. I have nothing to support myself and I’m living with my mother who is supporting me I recently had cancer. Also have other medical conditions I’m dealing with now, but I have no money coming in. I have requested temporary spousal maintenance in which the judge denied me after my attorney withdrew. she said it was past the point of which I was allowed to request temporary maintenance and denied. I have not been receiving any help since the Divorce has been going on for the past * */2 years prior to filing for divorce though but he had paid me twice a month. I have bank records proving him giving me money
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It might be a high-value case given your situation. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, please provide your phone number, name, and zipcode.
For now, here's an outline for your opening statement:
*. Introduction
- Briefly introduce yourself and your situation.
- Highlight your long-term disability and current financial situation.
*. Marriage Duration and Contributions
- Discuss the duration of the marriage and your contributions.
*. Financial Need
- Detail your financial need, inability to work, and lack of income.
- Mention your medical conditions, including recent cancer.
*. Lack of Legal Separation
- Emphasize that no legal separation occurred.
*. Temporary Maintenance Request and Denial
- Mention the request for temporary maintenance and its denial.
- Highlight bank records showing prior financial support.
*. Conclusion
- Summarize key points, stressing your need for spousal maintenance.
It might be a high-value case given your situation. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, please provide your phone number, name, and zipcode.
For now, here's an outline for your opening statement:
*. Introduction
- Briefly introduce yourself and your situation.
- Highlight your long-term disability and current financial situation.
*. Marriage Duration and Contributions
- Discuss the duration of the marriage and your contributions.
*. Financial Need
- Detail your financial need, inability to work, and lack of income.
- Mention your medical conditions, including recent cancer.
*. Lack of Legal Separation
- Emphasize that no legal separation occurred.
*. Temporary Maintenance Request and Denial
- Mention the request for temporary maintenance and its denial.
- Highlight bank records showing prior financial support.
*. Conclusion
- Summarize key points, stressing your need for spousal maintenance.
Is the assistance of these lawyers free?
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Often, consultations with lawyers are initially free or low-cost, especially if they work with legal aid organizations. However, ongoing representation usually involves fees. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, please provide your phone number, name, and zipcode.
Often, consultations with lawyers are initially free or low-cost, especially if they work with legal aid organizations. However, ongoing representation usually involves fees. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, please provide your phone number, name, and zipcode.
Only connect me with a lawyer that can assist me free or a lawyer that can show up to court with me on */*/* for a minimal fee?
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Finding a lawyer who can provide free or low-cost representation can be challenging, but you might consider contacting legal aid organizations or law schools in Colorado for potential assistance. They may offer pro bono services or reduced-fee options. Would you like more information on such organizations?
Finding a lawyer who can provide free or low-cost representation can be challenging, but you might consider contacting legal aid organizations or law schools in Colorado for potential assistance. They may offer pro bono services or reduced-fee options. Would you like more information on such organizations?
I’ve already gone that route through legal aid and everything like that and it is unavailable nobody has time, etc. etc. so I’ve already exhausted those options
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It's unfortunate that you've exhausted legal aid options. You may consider reaching out to local bar associations in Colorado, as they sometimes offer lawyer referral services at reduced fees. If you need help finding these resources, let me know!
It's unfortunate that you've exhausted legal aid options. You may consider reaching out to local bar associations in Colorado, as they sometimes offer lawyer referral services at reduced fees. If you need help finding these resources, let me know!
Do law schools allow for free assistance to someone such as myself
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Hi ****, some law schools have legal clinics where supervised law students provide free or low-cost assistance. You can check with law schools in Colorado, like the University of Colorado Law School, to see if they offer such services. If you need help finding specific programs, let me know!
Hi ****, some law schools have legal clinics where supervised law students provide free or low-cost assistance. You can check with law schools in Colorado, like the University of Colorado Law School, to see if they offer such services. If you need help finding specific programs, let me know!
Yeah, please make me aware of the Colorado law school that would offer that type of assistance the phone number and the name to contact. Thank you.
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The University of Colorado Law School offers legal clinics where law students provide free or low-cost assistance under supervision. You can contact them for more information on available services and eligibility.
The University of Colorado Law School offers legal clinics where law students provide free or low-cost assistance under supervision. You can contact them for more information on available services and eligibility.
Contact Information:
- Name: University of Colorado Law School Clinic
- Phone: *-*-*
- Website: [lawweb.colorado.edu](https://lawweb.colorado.edu)
If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
- Name: University of Colorado Law School Clinic
- Phone: *-*-*
- Website: [lawweb.colorado.edu](https://lawweb.colorado.edu)
If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
I do have one question is there any law or statute in Colorado that states since we have not been domicile together that that within itself should account for him not to be responsible in meeting his obligations in affair and equitable division of our estate?
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In Colorado, the division of marital property and spousal maintenance is guided by equitable distribution principles, not solely based on cohabitation. The court considers:
- Duration of marriage
- Financial resources
- Contributions to the marriage
- Standard of living during the marriage
Lack of cohabitation alone typically doesn't exempt obligations. Would you like more information on equitable distribution in Colorado?
In Colorado, the division of marital property and spousal maintenance is guided by equitable distribution principles, not solely based on cohabitation. The court considers:
- Duration of marriage
- Financial resources
- Contributions to the marriage
- Standard of living during the marriage
Lack of cohabitation alone typically doesn't exempt obligations. Would you like more information on equitable distribution in Colorado?
I’ve already read the last for distribution and I have seen that. I have a right to exactly what I feel I do. But there are so many grays in law that seem to help only lawyers know and as a pro say there really isn’t that much information no matter how much I’ve doubled into it that gives me the answers that the attorney seems to of course know all that since he’s been an attorney for 37 years, there’s no fairness being prose
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It sounds like you're in a tough spot, navigating the complexities of divorce law. While the law aims for fairness, representing yourself can be challenging due to procedural nuances. Consider focusing on clearly presenting your evidence and arguments. If you need more guidance on preparing for court, feel free to ask!
It sounds like you're in a tough spot, navigating the complexities of divorce law. While the law aims for fairness, representing yourself can be challenging due to procedural nuances. Consider focusing on clearly presenting your evidence and arguments. If you need more guidance on preparing for court, feel free to ask!
OK, thanks
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Your situation is quite complex, especially with the financial discrepancies and the lack of legal cohabitation. It's understandable that navigating this without legal representation is challenging. If you need any more specific guidance or have further questions about your case, feel free to ask!
Your situation is quite complex, especially with the financial discrepancies and the lack of legal cohabitation. It's understandable that navigating this without legal representation is challenging. If you need any more specific guidance or have further questions about your case, feel free to ask!
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