One of the most important goals you have in your divorce is a fair financial settlement. You have the right to your fair share of marital property, including savings, retirement funds, real estate and more. One critical step in this process is a full disclosure...
Teen drinking and driving can bring serious consequences
Parents of teenagers in the Denver area know they don’t always make the best decisions. Research has shown that a person’s brain doesn’t even fully develop until they are in their 20s which could be one reason why teens don’t always make smart choices. Most of the...
Protecting your business from your ex-spouse
Your business may be your most valuable asset. Before you divorce, you should take steps to protect it or you may see much of your investment and efforts go to your former spouse. Planning should begin well before you start the divorce process. Otherwise your efforts...
Do I have visitation rights as a grandparent in Colorado?
Grandparents and grandchildren often have a very special bond. In scenarios where a parental relationship has been sporadic or unstable, grandparents may play an even more integral role in the lives of their grandchildren. In such cases, what rights do grandparents...
Understanding the factors that influence a divorce timeline
The decision to end a marriage in divorce can be painful. For many Coloradoans who end up at the crossroads of maintaining their relationship or bringing it to its legal end, the choice is something that is considered, fretted over, and contemplated for considerable...
What is considered domestic violence?
Domestic violence situations are serious for all parties involved. As a result, anyone impacted by family violence, including facing domestic violence charges, should be familiar with the legal resources available to anyone impacted by domestic violence. Domestic...
Colorado parental responsibilities versus child custody
Most parents know what child custody means in the divorce process. However, many may not know that parental responsibilities means the same thing in our state. Since 1999, the term “child custody” was replaced by "parental responsibilities.” However, this switch in...
Substance abuse and its impact on child custody orders
You understand how important it is for children to maintain strong relationships with both parents. Whether you and the other parent were never married, or you divorced, you likely agree that it’s good for your kids to know they have two parents who care about them...
