Partners ThroughoutYour Family Law Case
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…
Nesting has become an increasingly popular alternative to living apart after divorce over the last few years. In fact, Hollywood has given nesting airtime in shows like Splitting Up Together and Blackish. While nesting works for some families, for others, it can contribute to the high tension already created by the divorce process and make the divorce process even harder.…
Making the decision to file for divorce can be scary and often presents many questions for both spouses. It is a common misconception that the only way to divorce your spouse is through litigation. While litigation may be necessary in your case to protect your interests, many families reach complete or partial resolution of their family law case outside of…
You just received a summons for divorce action. Upon looking over the documents, you notice language that restricts you from doing certain things. How do you make sure the status quo you maintained during your marriage does not change? What all does this require of you or prohibit you from doing? As part of Colorado Law, upon serving a Petition…
This week, learn more about partner Elizabeth Bonanno! Q. How long have you been an attorney? A. I am in my 8th year of practice. Q. Have you ever worked in any other areas of the law? A. In law school I specialized and received a Certificate in Juvenile and Family Law. It’s the only kind of law I wanted…
