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10 Questions To Ask When Hiring A Divorce Attorney

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Divorce can be a difficult, stressful, and even traumatic experience. As such, it is important to hire a divorce attorney who is both qualified and trustworthy. But how do you know which attorneys are right for you? Interviewing potential divorce attorneys will help you identify someone that can meet your needs. Here are 10 questions … Continued

How To Know When You Need To Hire A Divorce Lawyer

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Divorce is not a pleasant experience and can be emotionally draining. If you find yourself in this unfortunate position, you might find yourself wondering how to proceed. The legal implications of divorce are numerous and often involve multiple parties such as children from the marriage or third parties who may be invested in property arrangements. … Continued

How To Work With Your Divorce Attorney

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When faced with divorce it is obvious to most that you will want to partner with the best possible divorce attorney to help guide you through this difficult time. However, what isn't always clear is that regardless of how accomplished your divorce lawyer is, you need to be able to effectively work with them in … Continued

Fun Things To Do In The Summer With Your Children

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With summer starting, we wanted to provide parents with some fresh ideas to do with their children this season. Some of these may be obvious, but a little spin on them can make them interesting and unique. So, check out this list of fun things to do with your children this summer. CALL NOW: (866) … Continued

What To Expect From Your Initial Consultation With A Divorce Lawyer

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Having a productive first divorce consultation can help you gain insight into how to approach your unique divorce case as well as provide you with a better understanding of the road ahead. During this initial consultation, a divorce attorney will learn the details of your current circumstance and in turn will layout the framework for … Continued

Dobbs Ruling: A Threat To Liberty & Justice For All

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On Friday, June 24th the Supreme Court came to a revolutionary decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. As a result of the decision, SCOTUS reversed 50 years of constitutional protection for the right to get an abortion as set forth by the 1973 landmark decision reached in the case of … Continued

Surviving Military Divorce: 4 Important Things You Should Know

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Divorces are challenging in their own right. On top of that, the unique circumstances of military life can make them even more difficult. Military marriages are different from civilian ones for several reasons. Military spouses often have to deal with frequent moves and deployments, which can strain any marriage. Add in other stressors like being … 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

Vaccinations & Custody: What Happens When Divorced Parents Disagree?

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When separated parents don't agree about whether or not their child should get vaccinated, it becomes a legal issue that can sometimes end up in court. Modern Family Law's Austin Managing Attorney Marie McGrath shares some valuable insights and advice to help you navigate this difficult situation. CALL NOW: (866) 695-0314SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION Which … Continued

Who Determines How Assets Are Divided In A Colorado Divorce?

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Imagine, you’ve spent a decade building a life with someone. You’ve purchased cars, a home, a couple of pets, and even had children together. Divorce is emotionally taxing, and it’s not just because you’re mourning the loss of your relationship—you’re anxious because you don’t know how any of this gets resolved. Here at Modern Family … 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

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Is Parenting Time the Same as Custody?

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Parenting Time vs. “Custody”  In a family law courtroom, you want to speak the same language as the judge and the lawyers. Speaking the same language doesn’t mean English or Spanish or French.  Instead, it means using the terms defined in your state’s statutes. The term “custody” is one of the biggest chances for people … Continued

What Happens if One Parent gets Infected with Coronavirus

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Co-parenting is hard but has become more difficult since Covid-19 has spread throughout our community. Unfortunately, there is no precedent to help lead parents through this process, and there is no legal standard to help guide the courts either. Although we are in uncharted waters, thankfully, many factors can help guide your decisions during this … Continued

Divorce and Women’s Health

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Going through a divorce can be the most challenging time in a woman’s life. Changes come fast and furious. It’s hard enough to adjust to being single again, but if you compound this with the financial and emotional adjustments of a divorce, a woman’s mental and physical well-being may be at risk.  The stress of … Continued

Modifying Orders in Parenting Cases

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Parenting time orders almost always need modification. Circumstances change as the children get older or as parents moved to new locations. Parenting time order that doesn't need modification at some point, are rare.  Modifying orders is a common feature of parenting time cases.  Parenting time orders are designed around the circumstances at that time. Occasionally, … Continued

What Should I Know About Divorce

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There are many important things to keep in mind when starting a divorce, such as creating financial reserves, seeking out financial assistance, and contemplating where you're going to be living. Other considerations are more emotionally based, designed to help survive a divorce and chart a course for a successful future after its conclusion. Top 5 Practical … Continued

Taking Emergency Action To Modify A Parenting Plan

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When it comes to our children's welfare, every decision is urgent. Once we’ve decided what's best for our kids, we want action right away. When it comes to emergency parenting, the urgency we feel often comes up against the hard reality of the court system.   It's a slow process, getting a judge’s attention, and … Continued