Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado
My ex-spouse was convicted of child abuse against one of our children. Can I recoup the costs I had associated with the visitation/custody issues caused because of his conviction?
Asked on 8/25/10, 2:27 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Fenaughty
FENAUGHTY & ASSOCIATES, PC
If it has not been 90 days since the conviction, you should contact the prosecution and get those included in a restitution order from the conviction. If it has been too long (or a restitution order was not preserved), those costs sound like actual damages that should be included in a civil suit.
Answered on 8/31/10, 12:03 pm
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