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mCouple: A Divorce Lawyer’s Take on the Controversy

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In the current age of technology, we have GPS, voice recorders, and now, a new app, entitled “mCouple” which is an application that can be installed on a partner, spouse, or child’s phones. The app allows you to monitor the phone calls, texts, emails, Facebook activity, and any source of data on the phone for…

Divorcing an Absent or Uncooperative Spouse

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In divorce proceedings, parties are sometimes not able to locate their spouse. They may have separated years ago and no longer know where the other party resides or, for whatever reason, one party has disappeared. A person in this situation may believe that there is nothing they can do and that they are unable to … Continued

Limited Options for Colorado Spouses Not Wanting Divorce

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Colorado is a no-fault state and couples can get divorced for any reason so long as one person feels the marriage is irretrievably broken. There is no requirement that one person cheats on the other or that domestic violence is involved. If your spouse has filed for divorce and you do not want to get … Continued

Nobody Deserves to be Abused

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“It was only that once.” I’ve heard that before. You’re fighting with your spouse, it gets heated, and he or she hit you. But it was only that one time. Just once. It happens. Not to everyone, so don’t delude yourself into thinking it’s normal. But it does happen. One time, though, is one too … Continued

The Divorce Mission Statement

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The divorce mission statement may seem a little ridiculous at the onset of your journey. Your goal for getting divorced seems pretty obvious: to not be married to your spouse. In Colorado, the fastest you can get divorced in 91 days. In these 91 days, you will likely feel angry, sad, lost, anxious, excited, and … Continued

Domestic Violence: Safety Planning When Filing for Divorce

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I’m getting ready to leave and maybe even divorce my abuser… now what? The average domestic violence victim tries to leave seven times before she actually does. I say “she” because most reported cases are male on female. However, domestic violence occurs in all relationships with all sorts of partners: male, female, transsexual, heterosexual, and…

SCOTUS May Consider Same-Sex Marriage Cases

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According to USA Today, “[the] Supreme Court has scheduled same-sex marriage cases from five states for consideration at its Sept. 29 private conference, indicating no hesitation to dive right into the national debate. The justices placed cases from Utah, Oklahoma, Virginia, Indiana, and Wisconsin on the list for their first conference of the 2014 term.”…

Do Grandparents Have Custody Rights According to Colorado Family Law?

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Whether a child is a baby, or just about to turn a teenager, he or she is caught between a stressful and confusing situation when parents decide to divorce. While it is obvious to think about children in their time of need, people rarely think about their grandparents. Do they just end up sitting on…

Holiday Parenting Time

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As we all know, the winter holidays sneak up on us quickly. This is why it is so important to consider your plans with children early. Very often, we run into situations where clients and prospective clients contact our office at the last minute regarding disputes over holiday parenting time. Here are a few tips … Continued

The Difference Between Cohabitation and Prenuptial Agreements

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In an effort to work closely with clients, it is important to understand not only what problems may be going on at present, but it is also essential for your attorney to look forward and anticipate future problems. This is precisely why more and more parties seem to be entering into prenuptial agreements. CALL NOW: … Continued

Mother’s Rights and Parenting Time: Do Moms Have the Advantage in Colorado Courts?

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Clients faced with parenting time issues often ask where the court’s loyalty lies when it comes to who gets custody – does the court favor mom or dad? Today, the term “custody” has been replaced with “parenting time,” and it’s not just the terms that are changing with the times. Although fathers are often quick…

Keep an Indisputable Record of Maintenance and Child Support Payments

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In the event that you become responsible for paying child support and/or spousal maintenance, it is essential that you keep a detailed record of each payment made. If ordered to pay child support, it is likely to be for a period of several years. The duration of a spousal support order varies depending on the … Continued

The Utility of A Prenuptial Agreement

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After several years of experience with divorces, and talking with so many people who have gone through the divorce process, I have seen the light. There are countless reasons that people get divorced, but the most commonly occurring one is financial troubles. When I say financial problems, I do not necessarily mean that there is … Continued

Requesting Attorney’s Fees and Costs in Domestic Relations Cases

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In most domestic relations cases, either one or both parties request their attorney’s fees and costs are paid by the other party, and in these uncertain economic times, this trend is even more prevalent. In general terms though, there are only a few circumstances where a Court will warrant that an award of attorney’s fees … Continued

Long-Term Effects of Divorce Agreements

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During the dissolution of marriage, it is essential that you consider the ramifications of any agreement, or court order for that matter, in good times and in bad. Not every dissolution of marriage is messy and expensive. Not every divorce is high conflict. But even in the situations when your parting ways may be on amicable … Continued

Parenting Agreements for Infants and Toddlers

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Oftentimes, courts start with the unspoken presumption that shared parenting time is in the best interests of the children. If both parents are able to exercise 3-4 days per week, want to spend that much time with their kids, and have an established relationship with them, then we often find that the burden for obtaining…

Divorce and the Impact of Cancer

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For years now, our firm has followed the health impacts of divorce on men and women and noted the disparity between the sexes. Yet another new study confirms our observation that the health of men and women is impacted in different ways. In an article published in the New York Times, we see that when … Continued

Midnight Moves – Family Law Doughnut Hole

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All too frequently, I see parents in a situation where the kids have been moved without notice. One parent unilaterally decides to up and move in the middle of the night, without consent, planning, or consultation with the other parent. We call these "midnight moves". Unfortunately for the kids, the law treats this situation differently, … Continued