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Default Judgment Divorce Option

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

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Divorce

The divorce between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt symbolizes the struggles many Americans experience during divorce. Money and fame aside, both parties are experiencing what many unhappy couples can relate to: feelings of betrayal and anger, coupled with the desire to punish the other spouse through the legal system. Child Custody Cases & Child Abuse…

Ultimate 50/50 Parenting Plan Guide

When couples with children decide to divorce, they’re often challenged by their new post-divorce relationship. And if the relationship ends contentiously, forming a workable parenting plan can prove difficult. For these parents, it’s easy to forget that the ultimate objective should be to provide kids with an easy transition to their new lives while allowing … Continued

The Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce in Colorado

Many people confuse legal separation and divorce.  But there’s a considerable difference between these two legal terms. Both options serve to separate couples in a marriage, and both options are enforceable by the courts, but only one choice permanently ends a marriage. Simply put, legal separation physically divides the marital estate without ending the marriage. … Continued

How To Safeguard Your Business In A Divorce

With all of the time, energy and resources you have put into it, your business is probably the most valuable asset you own. What many people don’t realize, however, is that they jeopardize everything they have worked for when they don’t take the right steps to plan for a contingency like a divorce. In a…

Pets In Divorce An Overview For Colorado Pet Owners

Separating two lives that have been legally intertwined can be a big undertaking, especially when it comes to dividing property, making child custody decisions, determining support obligations, and more. But what happens to pets? What does the law say about how pets are treated in divorce? While child custody is well established by the court … Continued

How To Talk To Your Child About Divorce

Children at different developmental and maturity levels will have a different understanding of divorce and how it will change their family life. When talking to your child about divorce, it is important that you tailor your discussion appropriately so that they understand enough about the situation, but not more than what is necessary. While this…

5 Tips For Winning Your Child Custody Case

Getting divorced is never easy, especially when children are involved. If you are in the process of fighting for child custody, it’s important to put your best foot forward. Here are five easy tips to remember. CALL NOW: (866) 695-0314SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION 5 Tips for Handling Your Custody Case Tip #1: Stay Involved Filing … Continued

Safeguarding Finances In A Gray Divorce

You may have heard about the trend of divorcing late in life. A “gray divorce”, as they are called, is becoming increasingly popular among the Baby Boomer generation, who are finding that ending their marriages is a way for them to take control of their lives in their later years. In fact, the divorce rate…

How Do I Modify a Parenting Plan

When making decisions about the custody of a minor child, Colorado family courts will always put the best interest of the child first—whether that results in a joint or sole custody arrangement. What the courts cannot anticipate, however, is whether or not this parenting plan will continue to benefit the child as time goes on…

Enforcing A Child Support Order in Colorado

When a parent falls on hard economic times, they may find it challenging to uphold their child support obligations each month; however, what they may not realize is that failing to make regular payments could result in very serious consequences. While their failure to pay can, first and foremost, make it difficult for the other … Continued