It is one of the most important duties and priorities of a parent to keep his or her child safe. If you are concerned about the well-being of your child because of the actions of another person, there are steps you can take that will help you stop ongoing threats and...
Domestic Violence
Civil restraining orders before a divorce
Divorce, especially when domestic violence is involved, is scary. However, a civil restraining order can help Colorado residents enter the divorce process in a much safer position. As such, this week, we will go over the civil restraining order. Anyone who is a victim...
Can false domestic violence claims cause me to lose custody?
The short, and often sad, answer to this question is yes. If you cannot prove that a domestic violence claim alleged against you is false, then you do risk a change in custody. Divorce is a stressful situation on all by itself. Add children and custody battles to...
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...
Addressing allegations of domestic violence during divorce
Not all love is created equally; however, there is a general consensus that love should not hurt. In other words, in a marriage or a relationship, one or both persons involved should not experience physical, emotional, mental or financial abuse. When domestic violence...
What defines domestic violence in Colorado?
Before we discuss the definition of domestic violence, we should first talk about which relationships are considered “intimate.” The state of Colorado holds an extremely broad view on this subject. It does not require intimate partners to live together or be married...
What you need to know about protection orders in Colorado
Anyone who is a victim of domestic abuse or assault, or fears that someone may harm them or their children, may ask the court for a protection order. The purpose of a protection order is to prevent the restrained person from harassing, touching, assaulting, or...
Stalking in Colorado must meet 1 of 3 criminal elements
Stalking in Colorado, in the simplest terms, is the "unwanted pursuit of another person." Most stalking actions in the state fall under the statute for harassment and many of the reported victims were once romantically involved with their alleged stalkers. In order...
Emotional abuse allegations can have huge impacts on defendants
Many marriages are happy, and everyone hopes that theirs will be too. There are times when it might start out nicely, and then all of a sudden, your spouse accuses you of trying to control them. When this happens, they are accusing you of mental abuse without actually...
Types of domestic violence and your options
Domestic violence is a serious problem, but it is one that goes far beyond the physical abuse that some people associate with it. This situation impacts the adults, as well as children who are in the home. The children are watching what's going on and might think that...
