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re: Reopening A Divorce Case.

Colorado Divorcee — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:27:29 GMT

On November 13, 2006 the Colorado Court of Appeals reversed the lower court (93DR266)decision granting an ex-wife the right to reopen her closed divorce settlement 14 years later to get additional property.

re: Reopening A Divorce Case.

Colorado Divorcee — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:39:58 GMT

There is good news for Colorado residents who want to reopen their divorce settlements.

On September 5, 2007, (case # 93DR266), Judge Ronald G. Crowder with the 4th District Court of El Paso County, Colorado, allowed a woman to come back 14 years later to reopen her closed divorce case to get additional property benefits that did not exist at the time of the original divorce. Essentially, the ex-wife decided 14 years later that she wanted a life insurance policy on her ex-husband. Unfortunately, she had not been eligible for SBP (Survior Benefit Plan) since she had remarried at age 34, 9 days after the divorce was finalized. A former spouse loses the right to SBP if they remarry before 55. The woman's four attorneys basically overlooked asking for a life insurance policy at the time of divorce.

Although her ex-husband owed her no financial support obligation of any kind (note--a share of a military pension is not an owed financial support obligation, it is considered property under federal and Coloado law, divisable as marital property), and no insurable interest was shown to exist, plus no grounds were established to legally reopen the divorce settlement under CO Rules of Procedure-Rules 59 & 60 which allows the reopening a property settlement within 6 months of a final divorce decree for fraud, etc.; the kind hearted Judge simply felt that since he had given life insurance to his ex-wife when they originally divorced, it was no big deal.

Judge Crowder ordered the ex-husband submit to a medical examination and cooperate with the issuance of a life insurance policy for the benefit of the ex-wife.

It is uncertain whether this will cause the clogging of the Colorado judicial system with endless renegotiated settlements, but it is certainly good news for divorcees wanting additional property benefits from their ex-spouses--beyond those granted in the final divorce decree.

See Order and Transcript found at http://www.dvmen.org/dv-79.htm

re: Divorce Mediation...Divorce Mediators.

lisam — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:16:38 GMT

There is a great weekly Internet radio talk show hosted by Philip Mulford, J.D. a former practicing attorney and professional mediator since 1990. Divorce Mediation:Myths & Facts airs each week on www.webtalkradio.net and is endorsed by the Association of Attorney-Mediators

re: Colorado Information on Divorce.

James the lesser — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:13:45 GMT

She misspelled the our names on the paperwork I was served with does it still count. Also I did not see anywhere on the paperwork where I could dispute the decree. Thanks for pointing that out as I was only served on 9/12/08 and have time to look into this. I have not told her that our names our wrong on the paperwork, do I have to? Can I wait out the twenty days and then give her the HaHa?

re: Arizona Divorce.

Divorce — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:42:33 GMT

Are you looking for a lawyer in your area? OR having a hard time paying for divorce, was not sure what your asking exactly.

re: Arizona Divorce.

vicki jo pearson — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:55:49 GMT

i would like some help in filing for a divorce,spouse has left the area,need to file soon as possible,thank you,vicki jo pearson

re: Can’t Afford A Divorce Lawyer?

juanita smith — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:53:42 GMT

yes this does help a little

i have never done this before so i have to start from the bottom

which i am ok with that just a lot of run around

and i get confussed easy but i hope/faith that i can do this and get the child support i need

i am still married to by daughter father but we are separated he also lost his job i work full time

he works under the table

and think he does not owe me nothing he thinks buying her a pop or food is child support

re: Can’t Afford A Divorce Lawyer?

juanita smith — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:53:38 GMT

yes this does help a little

i have never done this before so i have to start from the bottom

which i am ok with that just a lot of run around

and i get confussed easy but i hope/faith that i can do this and get the child support i need

i am still married to by daughter father but we are separated he also lost his job i work full time

he works under the table

and think he does not owe me nothing he thinks buying her a pop or food is child support

re: Can’t Afford A Divorce Lawyer?

Divorce — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:08:07 GMT

I actually believe I have wrote a blog on that infomation, Let me check my information and I will link you to it, or re cap this week.

re: Can’t Afford A Divorce Lawyer?

rickx32000 — Tue, 13 May 2008 06:42:48 GMT

I need information on federal funded programs for divorce for my mother who cannot a lawyer fees. My mother is in Phoenix arizona seperated from my father.

My father is living in thier home and has no intention on leaving, my mother has moved out and is living only on her very limited social security. Please advice on what/where federally funded programs are available and where she can go for them.