Partners ThroughoutYour Family Law Case
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…
Over the next weeks, we will discuss unique divorce-related issues, specific to the quickly approaching summer months. This week, we identify issues that you should consider if you are going through a divorce or separation with children. If you are going through a divorce or separation with children, you are juggling a lot, especially during the summer months when the…
In Colorado, domestic violence is defined as violence or abuse committed against someone in the context of a marriage or intimate relationship. Domestic violence does not discriminate. Anyone of any race, age, gender, religion, or sexual orientation can be a victim – or perpetrator – of domestic violence. Domestic violence affects people of all education levels and socioeconomic backgrounds. Deciding…
Appropriate communication with your co-parent is imperative to avoiding conflict. However, this is an area where people tend to struggle the most. While technology can complicate family law cases, there are a number of tools through the internet that have assisted many co-parents in overcoming communication difficulties and ultimately do a better job of parenting their child together. While many…
Whether you are establishing a parenting plan for the first time or modifying an old parenting plan, establishing a detailed parenting plan will make a difference in your future co-parenting relationship and the lives of your children. Oftentimes, parents starting the process of going through a divorce or separation believe a parenting plan simply lays out when each parent has…
Working through the financial aspects of a divorce or separation can be a difficult experience, especially when children are involved. Child support is frequently a point of contention during negotiations and, therefore, it is important to remember that the Court views child support as the right of the child or children. While it can be emotional to pay or receive payment to or from…
