Partners ThroughoutYour Family Law Case
While Denver moves towards “reopening,” many courts continue to limit the cases that they will hear in person. What does this mean for you and your divorce? Fortunately, as attorneys who have put ourselves at the forefront of technological advances in the legal profession, we can keep your case moving forward, even if you cannot walk through the courthouse doors.…
You’re Getting Divorced, but you have both fur and human children… We have discussed what happens with pets during breakups, but what happens when kids are involved? Parents separating can be devastating enough for children. Losing the comfort of their furry friends can make these life changes particularly difficult. When couples who have children are getting divorced, pet “custody” can…
Yesterday, we discussed what happens if you are breaking up (without being married) and you share a pet with your former significant other. Today, we discuss what courts do when people cannot agree what to do with shared pets in a divorce. You are Getting a Divorce and you Have a Dog While most people consider their pets to be…
Splitting up from your partner can be a hard transition, no matter what stage of the relationship you are in. Breaking up with a partner with whom you reside oftentimes requires dividing property that you purchased together. Children and pets can complicate the breakup, and if you married your live-in partner, the legal requirements of divorce can add another layer…
Going to Court to resolve your divorce can be a daunting process that impacts the most important aspects of your life. It is important to select an experience family law attorney who can guide you through the Permanent Orders process and to relieve some of the stresses associated with going to Court. Hearing Preparation You can reach an agreement at…
Ending a marriage takes an emotional toll on all individuals involved, especially those who have struggled with fertility issues and taken the expensive and emotional path through IVF. Since IVF requires the creation of several embryos to increase the odds of a successful pregnancy, some embryos may last longer than the marriage. Determining the ultimate fate of any cryogenically frozen…
In this blog series, we have discussed the implications of cohabitation and the complications that may accompany the ending of a cohabitation relationship where property is jointly owned. What options exist to help avoid a situation where a cohabitant may be forced to seek contractual remedies after a break up? One option is to have an attorney draft a cohabitation…
Many couples may find themselves in a situation in which they have been living together, they may have acquired property together, or even contributed a significant amount of money to improving real estate listed in one or both parties’ names. But what happens if you break up and you had no written or oral agreement about who would move out,…
The number of non-marital, cohabitating couples has increased substantially in the past ten years and nearly equals, if not exceeds, the number of couples that are married. Many couples see cohabitation as a stage in the marital process in order to ‘test the waters’ in compatibility prior to getting married. Others choose cohabitation in lieu of marriage, based on their…
Dividing property is a significant issue in any divorce or legal separation. It can be further complicated if one party has been injured and has a potential personal injury or workers’ compensation claim. While personal injury awards and workers’ compensation claims are similar in nature, Colorado courts treat them very differently. How Colorado courts handle personal injury awards in divorce…
