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March Madness: Custody Battles – Meet the Players

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Child custody battles are among the most stressful and contentious types of family law cases. They often get ugly and can get very expensive.  The reality is that property divided can be replaced, however, you cannot regain the time you lose with your kids.    Faced with a high conflict case and decisions about conservatorship, possession, … Continued

Hidden Assets And Burying The Truth In Divorce

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In the tumultuous realm of divorce, the shadowy practice of concealing assets is an unfortunate reality that tempts spouses across the nation who believe they can outsmart the legal system. However, the cloak-and-dagger attempts to stash wealth and property are a risky endeavor, leading many down a treacherous path towards exposure and severe consequences. If … Continued

Don’t Be an April Fool: The Impact of Social Media Use On The Youth

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It’s that time of year, April Fools’ jokes will be prevalent. Some may be harmless while others on social media may have dire consequences. One of the things we talk about all the time with our clients is the effect that social media has on a case.  We have all told or heard horror stories … Continued

Lifting Geographic Restrictions In Texas Custody Orders

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Lifting a geographic restriction can be tough. Often circumstances have changed since a final order whereby a primary conservator wants to leave the area and move with the children. This leaves the non-moving parent in a difficult situation as suddenly visitation with their child is less frequent. Best Interest of The Child Standard The standard … Continued

Texas Attorney General Announces Gender-Affirming Health Care For Trans Kids Is Child Abuse

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced last month in a  “formal attorney general opinion” that gender-affirming health care for trans kids is “child abuse".  Greg Abbott then directed the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to open investigations into parents that may have provided such care to their children. CALL NOW: (866) 695-0314SCHEDULE YOUR … Continued

Transgender Parents Adopting In California

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In 2019, Family Equality conducted a study that found that 63% of LGBTQ+ millennials are considering expanding their families, with 48% of LGBTQ+ millennials actively planning to grow their families, compared to 55% of non-LGBTQ+ millennials. On the other hand, among individuals over the age of 54, 28% of LGBTQ+ individuals already have children, while … Continued

How Does the Court Determine Child Support in Fort Collins, CO?

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Child support and child custody are arguably some of the most challenging aspects of a case. In Colorado, as in many parts of the United States, there are laws to ensure children have the financial support of an intact family. Whether parents are, or have been married, or have never been married, the law provides … Continued

How Courts Determine Custody in Denver

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Child custody is one of the most difficult aspects of family law and can be one of the most stressful for families. Your child’s wellbeing is at the forefront of every issue, and Colorado Courts recognize that concern. The process for determining child custody can be long and difficult, but the goal is to ensure … Continued

Changes To Texas Child Support Calculations

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There was a major change to how child support is calculated in Texas for parents with lower incomes. This article outlines this change while also providing an overall explanation of how the Texas Family Code defines and determines child support payments for non-custodial parents. CALL NOW: (866) 695-0314SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION What is Child Support? … Continued

Domestic Violence and Protective Orders in Texas

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If you are seeking a protective order due to family violence, please call us. If you are the accused in a protective order, we can help you on the civil or family law side, but you may also need a criminal law attorney to defend against any criminal charges you may be facing. CALL NOW: … Continued

Everything to Know About Military Divorce in Colorado

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Divorce is a complicated process from dividing assets and agreeing on parenting time, to spousal maintenance and contested separations. Many factors make divorce cumbersome and stressful. Unfortunately, getting a divorce gets even more complicated and difficult for the brave men and women (and their spouses) who serve our country and protect our freedoms, daily. With six … Continued

Colorado Support Groups to Help You Through Divorce

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Divorce is a challenging time in a person’s life. Anyone who has been through a divorce can offer many reasons as to why divorce is painful and hard, especially if there are children involved. Your world is turned upside down, and it can be hard to return to reality and feel normal again. The problems…

Creating Your Colorado Summer Parenting Plan

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When it comes to summer break, kids immediately get excited about the activities, vacations, time with friends, less early mornings, and more fun. However, for kids entering their first summer with separated parents, these sunshine-filled months can be more stressful than exciting. “Things like summer break are important to kids in ways that parents don’t … Continued

Child Support Change Ups

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In any case, involving disputes about parenting time, child support is inevitably one of the issues that will come before the court. Eventually, once all is said and done, in most cases the court will enter a child support order, detailing the obligation that one party owes the other. For whatever reason, as time passes,…

Automatic Temporary Injunctions

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Any time a divorce or legal separation case is started, there are significant changes that can occur. For some, it’s a step towards relief. For others, it can cause a great deal of turmoil. However, for everyone, it means having to comply with new and substantial burdens involved in the judicial process. One of the … Continued

Mediation Can Save You Money

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Costs of a family law case can quickly add up, particularly if you are unwilling to work toward a resolution with the Opposing Side. One way to help keep your case affordable is to use mediation to its fullest potential. In Colorado, parties are required to participate in mediation for any contested issue in family…

Third Parties: Getting A Helping Hand

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When it comes to legal matters, as you may be aware, things can get complicated. Sometimes, due to the issues involved in a case, it can be helpful to seek the assistance of a third party like Child and Family Investigators (“CFI”) or Parental Responsibility Evaluators (“PRE”). In domestic relations or family law matters, third…

Handling Contempt Proceedings

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Family law matters are not finished just because the judge issues a final order, many times.  Many final orders court often require that certain actions are taken. However, just because a court orders something, doesn’t necessarily mean that people always comply.  You can take steps to make a party comply with a court's orders.  This … Continued