Who Gets Pet Custody in a Colorado Divorce?
Family pets present an unusual problem in the matter of a divorce. While their owners often treat them as family, the courts do not view them in the same light.... Read More
Crafting a Visitation and Parenting Schedule In Colorado
An excellent way to minimize the possibility of conflict in a child custody situation is to make up a schedule for parenting time that agrees with both parents and the... Read More
5 Tips for Drafting a Parenting Plan that Works Well
A parenting plan is a detailed framework directing how you and your ex-spouse will provide childcare after the divorce. It is not a legal document or something specific to any... Read More
Are There Any Advantages to Filing for Divorce First?
The ending of a marriage is not a winning or losing achievement for most people. For some spouses, though, who are convinced divorce is best for them, filing first for... Read More
Just How Long Does it Take to Get a Colorado Divorce?
Spouses are understandably interested in how long a divorce will take. It’s a common question. Just how long will the process go on? Many people think a dissolution will take... Read More
Could Social Media Hurt Your Divorce?
What’s the connection between social media and divorce proceedings? Social, it turns out, may do more harm than you think. On the positive side, Facebook status updates, Instagram posts and... Read More
What Are a Child’s Best Interests in a Colorado Divorce?
A child’s best interests. That simple sentence says it all. No matter if a child custody matter is decided by negotiation and agreement between parents and their attorneys or through... Read More
Common Law Marriage and Divorce in Colorado
Two kinds of marriage exist: statutory and common law. Only a few states recognize common law marriages and Colorado is one of them. The underpinning of a common law marriage... Read More
Common Law Marriage and Divorce
There are two types of marriage: statutory and common law. Colorado is one of the few states that acknowledge common law marriages. The foundation of a common law marriage is... Read More
When Can Grandparents Be Awarded Custody of Their Grandchild?
When a couple’s marriage goes through dissolution, a great deal of energy is spent on the merits of parental visitation rights and custody. The grandparents, though, are often not thought... Read More