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Who Gets the Pets in a Divorce? A Colorado Guide

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Property Division & Family Pets In a Colorado divorce, pets are no longer handled exactly like ordinary household property. Colorado courts may consider the animal’s health, safety, comfort, well-being, caregiving history, financial support, and emotional bonds when deciding whether one spouse or both spouses should care for a family pet. ✓ Pet custody at a … 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

Cryptocurrency And Divorce: Navigating Digital Asset Division

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As digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum become more mainstream, their presence in divorce cases adds a layer of complexity. Divorce is already an emotionally and financially draining process, and when cryptocurrency is involved, the challenges grow due to its volatile nature, potential for anonymity, and evolving legal landscape. Here's a guide to help you … Continued

Grandparent Visitation In Colorado

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Grandparents oftentimes play an important role in a child’s life, and many parents seek to foster a meaningful relationship between their parents and their child. While some families can determine on their own what a grandparent’s relationship should look like with their child, it is not uncommon for disputes to crop up between a parent … Continued

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

Understanding Interim Attorney Fees in Texas

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When going through a divorce, the financial burden of legal representation can add significant stress to an already challenging situation. However, in Texas, there is a provision that allows one spouse to request the court to order the other spouse to pay interim attorney fees during the pendency of the divorce case. This can provide … Continued

Spring Cleaning: Tips for Dividing Household Items During a Divorce

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Springtime, like many things in life, is about perspective. For most of us, Springtime is a time for renewal and fresh starts–hence “Spring cleaning.” Not only do homes experience spring cleanings, but relationships do too.  However, dividing household items during a divorce can be highly contentious if you’re not careful. Often, couples may have difficulty … 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 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