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Divorce
Why is January Known as Divorce Month?You may have heard it said that January is the busiest month of the year for family law attorneys. Nicknamed “divorce month” in legal…
Property Division
How Does Divorce Affect a Business?Two of the most common binding contracts between people include marriage and business partnerships. If you are considering divorcing someone with whom you own…
Divorce
Can I Get an Annulment in Colorado?Annulment is a legal concept that makes a determination about marital status. Unlike divorce, which dissolves a legally valid marriage, an annulment in Colorado…
Family Law
What is Common Law Marriage?Common law marriage is an informal type of marriage involving couples who hold themselves out to be married, but who do not have a…
Divorce
Safeguarding Finances In A Gray DivorceYou may have heard about the trend of divorcing late in life. A “gray divorce”, as they are called, is becoming increasingly popular among…
Father’s Rights
How Do I Modify a Parenting PlanWhen making decisions about the custody of a minor child, Colorado family courts will always put the best interest of the child first—whether that…
Support
Enforcing A Child Support Order in ColoradoWhen a parent falls on hard economic times, they may find it challenging to uphold their child support obligations each month; however, what they…
Separation
6 Questions to Ask Before You Get…According to statistics, roughly half of marriages end in divorce. If you’re married, this statistic has probably crossed your mind. If you’re considering a…
Support
What is Retroactive Child Support?Parents have a duty to care for their children, even if they’re not actively raising them. The non-custodial parent typically pays child support to…
No-Fault Divorce
Why the Ashley Madison Leak Won't Affect…Beginning in 2000, our culture experienced phenomenal waves of technological innovation. The Internet has transformed the way we shop, exercise, look for doctors, keep…
Mediation
Why I'd Prefer My Clients Settle Out…As a family law attorney, it’s my job to help people start over from some of the toughest times in their lives. It also…
Prenuptial Agreements
Should I Get a Prenuptial Agreement?Getting married is a big decision. If you’re considering marriage, you may have heard the term “prenuptial agreement” (“prenup” for short). In short, a…
Property Division
Avoiding Bankruptcy After DivorceAccording to research, one in ten bankruptcy petitions involve bankruptcy. Divorce is a financial challenge, but it doesn’t have to lead to bankruptcy. With…
Divorce
Do I Really Need an Attorney for…Full and fair disclosure: I am an attorney. Specifically, I am a family law attorney, which means I make my living by helping people…
No-Fault Divorce
For most people, the emotional aftermath of a divorce is foreign territory. Even amicable divorces lead to sadness, loneliness, and guilt. Terminating your marriage…
Same Sex Marriage
Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark gay marriage case which should answer the question of…
Father’s Rights
The 50-50 Parenting Time Presumption: One Size…A proposed bill involving Colorado family law recently progressed to the House Committee at the State Capitol after unanimous approval by the State Senate.…
Technology
How Our "Paperless Office" Benefits Your Family…Happy Earth Day! At Modern Family Law, we are not only leaders in the legal community, but strong advocates of eco-friendly practices and efforts…
Divorce
Serving Divorce Papers Via Facebook?One Court in New York recently allowed serving divorce papers to your spouse through Facebook. It’s a huge leap forward in the arena of…