Partners ThroughoutYour Family Law Case
Technological advancements over the last decade have created many ways for couples to start families. Artificial Reproductive Technology has been the leader. “ART” includes many types of reproductive options including, fertility medication, in vitro fertilization, insemination, surrogacy, and more. Each of the ART options brings with it its own complications emotionally and legally. For example, in some states it is…
This week, learn more about Joelle Rhodes! Joelle joined GEM Family Law this summer and has been an incredible addition to the GEM Family Law team, as she provides support to our clients and attorneys alike. Q: How long have you been a paralegal? A: I have been a paralegal for a Year and a half. Q: Have you ever…
When dividing property during a divorce, Colorado Courts must first determine whether property falls under the category of marital property or separate property, before they equitably divide marital property between ex-spouses. Defining marital and separate property Put in the simplest terms, property acquired during the marriage is considered marital property, and any property acquired prior to the marriage is considered…
As Millennials, most of us have grown up with grandparents who met, fell in love, and married at an early age. Some of our parents did the same. In many households, the idea of a prenuptial agreement was viewed as a dark cloud or something that indicated that a marriage would not last. Millennials have, more and more frequently, and…
When going through the normal court process, if you believe there was an error made by the judge, you can appeal most orders entered in the trial court by a higher court. The higher court has the option of affirming the order, overturning the order, or sending it back down to the trial court with instruction to revisit the order.…
Are my student loans considered a marital debt in my divorce? If you are like the majority of American couples, you or your partner, or both, may have incurred student loan debt during or before your relationship. You may be wondering, how does Colorado characterize student loans, and will I be responsible (at least partially) for my spouse’s student loans…
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of judicial districts in Colorado shut their courthouse doors in an effort to minimize the spread of the virus. As a result, many parties needing to attend hearings for the judge to resolve their family law disputes were disappointed to learn that their hearing had been cancelled. As the pandemic has…
If you are getting a divorce, one of the assets that a court can divide between you and your former spouse are retirement accounts/ assets. These assets may be minimal, but, depending on the stage of life and of your career that you are in, they may be significant for purposes of your future financial planning and goals. There are…
Most kids think summer is the most wonderful time of the year. The thought of being out of school for three months is supreme even to receiving holiday gifts. What is better than spending the day doing fun activities and no homework? For co-parents, or families going through a divorce, summer parenting time can be challenging. Regular parenting time and…
If you need a path to resolution in your family law case but are trying to avoid appearing in front of a judge who your case is randomly assigned to, you may have considered arbitration. But what is arbitration and how do you get started? Arbitration is a dispute resolution process where parties agree to hire a private, neutral professional…
