Best Interests of the Child
Every parenting plan, whether drafted and agreed to by the parents themselves or issued by Court order after an evidentiary hearing, addresses the various aspects of what it takes for two soon-to-be-divorced parents to raise their kid(s). This is otherwise known as...
What Exactly is “Custody”?
The term “custody”, which in Colorado is referred to as “allocation of parental responsibilities”, is broken down into two components – (1) decision-making and (2) parenting time.
How is Child Support Calculated in Colorado?
Calculating child support in Colorado is complicated and is based on factors such as overnights (custody), income of the parents, payment of health insurance, child care, and more.
Why Do I Have to Pay My Ex?!
Why do we pay child support and maintenance?
Alimony Changes Coming in 2019!
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, signed into law on December 22, 2017, will likely have a significant impact on everyone, but especially those planning to divorce in the near future. Aside from the changes in the tax rates, the loss of the deduction for home equity...
Sometimes We’re Just Doing Our Jobs
Prior to and during the October 9, 2016 Presidential Debate, the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made comments about Hillary Clinton "defending an accused child rapist." If that's all you see in a headline, it looks pretty bad, right? Ok, but here's the...
To Divorce Is Human – To Be Rude Is Not
I came across this Huffington Post article recently called When It's Time to Stop Being Nice to Your Ex. It discusses the underlying causes of why exes sometimes aren't capable of being nice to each other after divorce - especially when children are involved. Although...
What Should You Expect from Your Family Lawyer?
When establishing any new relationship, be it personal or professional, it’s important early on to set reasonable expectations. And even though lawyering styles may vary, a good family lawyer should have certain traits and habits. I'll highlight my top 5 here: An...
What is a Sworn Financial Statement?
Going through a divorce in Colorado? Have questions about your Mandatory Disclosures or Sworn Financial Statement? Call today for legal help. 970-470-2338.
Divorce & Therapy – The Perfect Pairing
Everyone should be in therapy – especially divorcing couples.