As the Supreme Court of the United States hears oral arguments in two cases surrounding the constitutionality of same-sex marriage today, many states have taken the matter into their own hands, crafting their own laws to address the issue. Last week Colorado joined 17...
Month: March 2013
Do you need a lawyer for a basic divorce?
If you are considering or going through a divorce in Colorado, you have probably engaged in negotiations with your soon-to-be former spouse, dealing with issues and assets such as shared bank accounts, inheritances and other assets. Colorado is what's known as an...
“Baby Veronica” case puts Native custody before high court: pt. 2
Last week we discussed a case to be heard by the United States Supreme Court in April, which could help shape how child custody matters involving Native American children are resolved in the past. The case involves a federal law that affects only cases in which one or...
“Baby Veronica” case puts Native custody before high court: pt. 1
In mid-April the justices of the Supreme Court of the United States will hear arguments in a high-profile child custody dispute that could have wide-reaching effects for Native American children, their parents and parties who may adopt them. The "Baby Veronica" case,...
Post with caution when going through divorce: part two
Last week we discussed the growing use of social in divorce proceedings and how what you post online can come back to haunt you in the event of a divorce. We talked about the importance of discretion when even an innocuous Facebook post can be used as ammunition by...
Dennis Rodman owes $860,000 in spousal and child support
Dennis Rodman, winner of five NBA championships, has never been shy about making headlines. His recent North Korea visit is a case in point. But the basketball star's flashy self-confidence belies a personal problem that is all-too-familiar to many Coloradans: a...
Post with caution when going through divorce: part one
Some studies have cited Facebook as a factor in up to 20 percent of divorces. It is becoming standard practice for divorcing spouses to turn to each other's Facebook pages and other social media profiles for ammunition during the process, whether they're looking for...
