Often, the first issue we have to solve is where the parties are going to live. Do we continue to live together until the end of the case? Does one of us move out and if so, who pays for it? Does moving out jeopardize …
Alcohol, Drugs, Divorce, Custody and Parenting Time
Substance abuse, alcoholism, and addiction are common factors in family law cases, sadly. All too often we’re confronted with situations where parents are suffering from alcohol and drug addiction and must choose between sobriety and their children, or isolation and addiction. The choice between addiction …
Overview: The Decision to File in Colorado
Filing for divorce may be the most difficult and private decision a person makes in life. The challenges a family faces during a one make the decision especially consequential and difficult. Spouses fear the impact this decision will have on loved ones or their job. …
Family Court Mediation or Bust
If you filed for divorce, mediation is, more than likely, coming your way. And that’s a good thing. Regardless of whether or not you’ve retained counsel, courts very often order mediation before you’re allowed to set the case for final hearing. Most often, mediation is …
Protecting Mothers’ Rights
Mothers in a divorce, and other family law cases, face the competing interests of the needs of their children and the involvement of the father. A court must evaluate the needs of children involved and what may be in their best interests as well as the …
What Does Parental Alienation Look Like?
Parental alienation occurs when a parent poisons the relationship between the other parent and his or her children. Its effects are highly destructive on the children and the parents. Experts warn that parental alienation if left unchecked, may have a lifelong impact on a child. …
Key to Parenting Time: Cooperation
Splitting parenting time can be fertile ground for conflict Parties get fixated on percentages and the number of overnights, instead of what may work best for the kids. It’s best to focus discussions on child-centered schedules. If you walk into court describing your kids like …
Fathers Have Rights, Too
“Is my state a father’s state, or a mother’s state?” It’s a common question, and we get it all the time from clients worried about a gender bias in our courtrooms. Father’s rights cases are on the rise. Family law statutes in most states are …
Understanding Child Custody In California
We use the word “custody” because that’s what most people think of when they talk about time with their kids after a divorce. But most family law professionals, including lawyers and judges, stay away from the word “custody”. Instead, we talk about “parenting time” and …
Avoid Over Paying Attorney Fees
What Can I Do to Lower My Attorney Fees? There’s no doubt a client has a significant degree of control over attorney fees incurred in their cases. Since the biggest factor in overall cost of divorce is conflict, if a client manages the level of …
Reducing Conflict in Separation: Preparation is Key
Minimizing Conflict During a Separation Divorce is not a fun topic, nor is it something that a happy couple spends much time contemplating. However, those of us who are familiar with the divorce process know that many of the contentious issues that arise can be …
Grandparents Rights In Dependency and Neglect
Grandparents Rights in Today’s World In today’s world of modern families, it’s not unusual for grandparents to seek their own rights regarding their grandchildren. This is a well-established statutory ability that allows grandparents (or great-grandparents) to “seek a court order granting the grandparent or great-grandparent …
Completing an Uncontested Divorce in California
A Divorce Is a Lawsuit An uncontested divorce is a lawsuit. And this lawsuit must be filed, even if the divorcing couple is not in conflict regarding parenting plans, financial support, and asset and debt distribution. So even if a divorcing couple can set aside …
A General Overview of Child Support in Colorado
In divorce cases involving children, child support is often an issue which raises concerns for parties on both sides. Disputes over child support can significantly impact the co-parenting relationship and effect the financial circumstances of all involved. As attorneys, clients often share child support horror …
5 Things NOT to Post on Social Media During a Divorce
“Divorce is easy.” – said no one, ever. Going through a divorce is one of life’s most stressful experiences both emotionally and financially. In today’s world, we often turn to social media as an outlet to voice our opinions, seek solace with friends, or simply …