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When a divorce proceeding begins, people often wonder how their or their spouse’s past behaviors may impact their case. In a divorce, the court is charged with resolving issues regarding the parties’ finances (division of marital assets, division of marital debts, allocation of attorney’s fees and spousal support), and, if the parties have children, the sharing of parenting time and…
In the state of Colorado, a person may be considered married, even if they did not sign and file documentation with the State. When two people are considered “married” but they have not filed any paperwork attesting to their marriage, they are “common law” married. Only nine states, and the District of Columbia, recognize Common Law Marriage: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas,…
In many families, grandparents play a very impactful role in their grandchildren’s lives and it may be in the grandchild’s best interest to regularly see their grandparents. However, absent a court order, a grandparent’s access to his or her grandchildren may be curtailed by the parents. As a grandparent, especially when the grandchild’s parents are no longer in a relationship,…
The issue of relocation in family law cases can be complex. “Relocation” becomes an issue when a parent wishes to move, with the minor child(ren), to a distance that impacts the geographical ties between the other parent and the child(ren). The court applies a different standard, depending on whether you or your co-parent are expressing your/their desire to move before…
You and your co-parent have selected a school for your child, and you have resolved how education-related expenses will be paid for, but have you considered the impact these decisions might have on your parenting time in the future, if there is a change in you or your co-parent’s circumstances? The importance of your child’s education is not lost on…
Last week, in the first part of our Back to School Series, we discussed choosing a school with your Co-Parent. Today, we examine how the costs of educational expenses and extracurricular activities are split in a co-parenting situation. Deciding who should pay for what in relation to school and extracurriculars can be a challenging part of the divorce process, but…
In the midst of summer barbeques, camping trips, and vacations, in July, most people are trying their best to avoid thinking about school starting come the fall. However, you and your co-parent should be discussing the issue now, to avoid a common pitfall of divorced or separated couples: disagreements about where your children should attend school in the fall. This…
One of the most frightening aspects of getting divorced or separating from the parent of your children is the potential cost. The idea of getting professionals involved in your very personal matter can seem daunting and expensive. Many attorneys, however, offer a variety of services that enable you to reap the benefits of legal advice, without sky high legal bills.…
In the third and final installment of our blog series regarding things that you should think about before the summer, we discuss how your divorce or related family law matter may be impacted by summer schedules and how to appropriately prepare. Scheduling Summer is a busy time for everyone, including your attorney and the judge handling your case. If you…
The benefits of planning for the summer months in advance are not exclusive to divorces involving children. To avoid stressful conflict or potential financial issues with your divorce case during the summer months, it is best to start thinking about and preparing for the summer months now. Summer is a time when expenses generally increase. Utility bills are higher, you…
