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News
Alternative Business Structures: Why AI Alone Won’t…THE WAR ROOM: DISRUPTED AI can change how legal work gets done. But ownership rules may determine whether law firms can access the capital,…
News
Can AI Reduce the Cost of Divorce…THE WAR ROOM: DISRUPTED • EPISODE 1 AI may help make parts of divorce and family law more efficient—but it cannot replace the judgment,…
Prenuptial Agreements
Do You Need a Lawyer for a…PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS A prenup can change important rights involving property, debt, spousal support, inheritance, and retirement assets. Understanding those rights before you sign can…
Divorce
Blindsided by Divorce? What to Do When…THE FAMILY BRIEF • EPISODE 1 A divorce can feel sudden to one spouse even when the other has been thinking about it for…
Child Support
What Is the Average Child Support Payment…Updated July 29, 2026 •Based on the latest U.S. Census Bureau child support report •12-minute read The average child support amount due in the…
Contempt of Court Proceedings
Contempt of Court in Family Law: The…Last UpdatedJuly 23, 2026 Reviewed ForCurrent U.S. Family-Law Enforcement Landscape Reading Time24 Minutes Contempt of court is the violation of a court’s authority or…
Common Law
Common Law Marriage States: Which States Recognize…Updated: July 22, 2026 Estimated reading time: 16 minutes As of 2026, eight states—Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, and Utah—have a…
Divorce
Ghosted During Divorce? What to Do When…Updated: July 22, 2026 Estimated reading time: 15 minutes A spouse generally cannot stop a divorce by ignoring messages, refusing to sign papers, avoiding…
Child Support
If I Make $1,000 a Week, How…Last reviewed: July 2026 • Estimated reading time: 15 minutes • Reviewed by Modern Family Law If you make $1,000 a week, you earn…
Child Support
Texas Child Support Laws (2026): Current Guidelines…Updated July 22, 2026 15-minute read Reviewed for current Texas law 2026 Texas Child Support Update What Are the Current Texas Child Support Laws?…
Property Division
What Happens To Property Owned Before Marriage?Last Updated: July 2026 Estimated Reading Time: 16 minutes Property you owned before marriage is generally treated as your separate property, but it is…
Custody
What Can Be Used Against You in…Last Updated: July 2026 Estimated Reading Time: 14 minutes Anything that raises concerns about your child’s safety, stability, or well-being may be used against…
Divorce
The Stages of Divorce: Emotional and LegalLast Updated: July 2026 | Estimated Reading Time: 15 minutes Quick Answer The five emotional stages of divorce are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and…
Employee Spotlight
Empowering Colorado Families: LLPs Selena Salinas &…At Modern Family Law, we’re proud to be at the forefront of innovation in family law, and that includes championing Colorado’s Licensed Legal Paraprofessional…
Employee Spotlight
Chloe Olszewski’s Path from Law Clerk to…Modern Family Law’s Post-Bar Clerk Mentorship Program is designed to bridge the gap between law school and legal practice, giving new attorneys the guidance,…
Employee Spotlight
Modern Family Law’s Nick Tootalian Featured on…Modern Family Law’s mission to make legal services more accessible was on full display during a recent segment of Great Day Colorado on Fox…
Family Law
Family Law Meets Criminal Law: When Cases…Family law cases are often emotionally intense, and they can become even more complex when they overlap with criminal law matters. Whether it’s a…
Family Law
Glossary Of Common Family Law TermsNavigating family law can be overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with a divorce, child custody, or other complex matters. Understanding the key terms and…