Partners ThroughoutYour Family Law Case
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…
If you have experienced domestic violence and are currently living with your abuser, the uncertainty around the current global health crisis is impacting you even more than most. When both parties must be in the house for all or the majority of the day, tensions are likely to rise. There is also a great deal of economic uncertainty for many…
Meeting intimate partners (whether temporary or long term) on dating apps seems to have become the new normal. When Match.com and eharmony.com first became popular, there was a still a taboo about meeting your lifelong partner online. Now, it is not uncommon to have a friend or family member who is engaged or married to the partner they met through…
The State of Colorado received a “Stay at Home” order this week. While legal professionals were deemed to be “essential” under the initial order issued by the Denver County mayor, our family law firm places the health of our team and our clients above the convenience of continuing to work in our brick and mortar space. As such, while we…
Partner Erika Gebhardt is trained as a CFI and currently accepting appointments from the Court. Erika discusses conducting CFI investigations during this time of quarantine and social distancing and how her access to technology enables her to continue to serve the families of Colorado without interruption during this Q and A session. Question: Are you currently doing any CFI work?…
Managing communication with your ex-partner or spouse after going through a high conflict family law case can feel impossible. Dealing with a high-conflict co-parent or toxic co-parenting relationship is not only mentally, emotionally and physically exhausting, but doing so can become financially draining if you are not able to find effective ways to communicate without the assistance of counsel. Oftentimes,…
We are living in unprecedented times. Schools are moving to virtual classes, businesses are closing their doors, and the recreational activities Colorado knows and loves are no longer available to us. The concept of social distancing is shifting from a recommendation to an expectation. At GEM Family Law, we take the safety of our clients and our staff seriously. The…
You may find yourself in a situation where you have a family law case that you need to deal with, but you do not know where to begin. Attorneys are expensive, and paying for one does not work with everyone’s budget. but you need assistance guiding you through the complexities of family law. If a large retainer is out of…
