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10 Helpful Tips for Co-Parenting During the Holidays

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The holidays are supposed to be the most beautiful time of the year. However, holidays can be significantly stressful for families going through a divorce. Coordinating schedules for visitations and parenting time can be overwhelming. This is especially true if this is the first holiday for a family after a split. While the transition may … Continued

Avoiding the Holiday Blues and Recovering From a Divorce

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The holiday season can be a difficult time for those who are going through a divorce. The celebrations and family gatherings that are meant to be joyous occasions can often serve as painful reminders of what was lost. However, there are ways to get through this difficult time and avoid the holiday blues.  Prioritize Your … Continued

CFI vs PRE: Which Child Custody Expert Is Right For You?

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If you find yourself in the middle of a hotly contested child custody matter, you may be wondering if a custody expert is right for your case. High-conflict cases often require CFIs or PREs.   These experts can perform specialized investigations which attorneys, parties, and even judges cannot do themselves.  However, there are several different … Continued

What are Default Hearings?

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In the practice of law, there are often situations where the other party fails or refuses to participate. This situation most commonly occurs in domestic relations law relative to other types of practices. While there are many reasons for the lack of participation, different courts will address this lack of involvement. What If They Refuse? … Continued

Can My Spouse Prevent Divorce by Ignoring It?

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Divorce is an emotionally challenging process that can become even more complex when one spouse wishes to end the marriage while the other is resistant to the idea. It's important to understand that a spouse cannot prevent a divorce simply by ignoring it. The legal system allows individuals to seek a divorce even if their … Continued

10 Tips for Successful Co-Parenting

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Family law is a strange animal. Unlike most other types of cases, family law cases often don’t end with the court’s “final” or “permanent orders.” Where this is most apparent is in those cases where children are involved, such as divorce or allocation of parental responsibilities. In an ordinary civil case, litigants bring their case to … Continued

Is Your Relationship Really A Common Law Marriage?

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In recent years it has become customary for couples to cohabit together, share joint bills, and raise families together without the commitment of marriage. So how does the court determine if you are common law married and whether you need a divorce? The Colorado Supreme Court recently updated requirements for common law marriage. In January … Continued

3 Divorce Considerations During COVID-19

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There has been a lot of information that has been circulating relating to the impact of Coronavirus on child and spousal support and child custody and visitation, but what about its impact on other aspects of a divorce or legal separation? Here are some other things should you consider relating to your divorce or legal … Continued

5 Things NOT to Post During a Divorce

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Divorce is easy - said no one, ever. Going through a divorce is one of life's most stressful experiences both emotionally and financially. In today's world, we often turn to social media as an outlet to voice our opinions, seek solace with friends, or simply to keep up with the Kardashians... I mean news. As … Continued

Goodbye Dependency Exemptions

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Dependency Exemptions are continually in flux, make sure you are up to date with the most recent changes. CALL NOW: (866) 695-0314SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION Changes Some provisions of Trump's tax plan do not take effect until 2019 (i.e. switching the tax burden from the maintenance recipient to the payer). Some tax changes apply immediately, … 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…

Modification of Child Support: Changes in Income

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Child support may be modified whenever there is a substantial and continuing change of circumstances that would result in at least a 10% change in the support obligation. What constitutes a “substantial and continuing change of circumstances” can be many different things, including a change in either party’s income. However, not every change in income … Continued

When To File For Divorce

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A question that constantly seems to come up with potential clients is, “What's the best time to file a divorce?” Unfortunately for this question, the answer largely depends on the person’s circumstances or the nature of the relief requested. Because there is no single answer that will describe the “best” time to file, this article … Continued

Proper Court Attire

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Today is your court date and you have to get ready, but you’re unsure about how you ought to appear. Although proper court attire may seem like a simpler area when dealing with the judicial system, it is frequently an issue that is raised by clients. So if you’ve contemplated how you ought to appear…

Online Divorces

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Online divorces or DIY divorces are becoming more commonplace for couples seeking a low-cost way to separate. Companies like legalzoom.com and mydivorcepapers.com offer what appears to be a seamless online divorce process for a fraction of what reputable law firms would charge. And many residents are flocking to these sites for their divorce needs without…

5 Ways to Save Money in a Divorce

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Divorce can be expensive, but the following are a few simple tips that will help you to minimize your legal fees.  For most people, an important objective is to save money in a divorce. 1. Pick Your Battles While each person’s situation is unique, divorces often include one common theme: conflict. Conflict is natural in…

Default Judgment Divorce Option

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When a spouse is uncooperative and refuses to participate in the divorce process, a legal tool called a default judgment divorce may help end a marriage. Sometimes a spouse is unwilling to participate in the divorce process. Fortunately, Colorado doesn’t require the approval of both spouses to obtain a divorce. Our state enjoys the benefit … Continued

6 Questions to Ask Before You Get Divorced

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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 divorce, take a step back and think about the following factors before finalizing your decision. Like marriage, divorce will change every facet of your life – for better or for worse…