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Five Questions To Ask Your Family Law Attorney
No client is ever happy to be in my office. I don’t blame them. Divorces are stressful and emotional, and meeting with an attorney can be overwhelming. To help make your first meeting with an attorney easier, here are some questions you should consider asking. The...
“My Current Parenting Plan Is No Longer Working. What Can I Do?”
Change is constant. Unfortunately, that means that, if you have kids, you will probably need to update your parenting plan before they turn 18. The ease of this process depends on multiple factors, including how cooperative your ex-spouse is, and what types of changes...
What Happens If My Ex And I Can’t Agree On Where Our Child Goes To School?
One of the many disputes I see between ex-spouses after the divorce is a disagreement about where the children will attend school. This is especially common if the divorce happened before the children reached school age. If the parents agreed on joint decision-making,...
What Does “Equitable Division” Mean?
One of the first things clients ask me is how a judge will divide property. There are two legal theories when it comes to dividing property: “community property” and “equitable division.” Colorado is an equitable division state. This means that, although courts...
What Does No-Fault Divorce Mean?
“My spouse had an affair. Can I tell the judge about this?” “My spouse is an alcoholic, and I am concerned for the kids. Will the judge give him parenting time?” I hear questions like these all the time. Clients are often interested in using the other party’s bad...
Can I Get A Restraining Order?
In Colorado, when a divorce or legal separation is filed, an automatic temporary injunction goes into place. This automatic injunction prohibits the parties from: (1) making extraordinary financial expenses; (2) taking the minor child out of the state; or...
What’s Wrong With A DIY Divorce?
Many people assume that, if they have an uncontested divorce, adding attorneys to the mix will only complicate matters and cause a war. If you are one of those individuals, do not fear! While there are some attorneys who embody this stereotype, there are many others...
What Is A Waiver Of Service?
I frequently recommend to clients that they allow me to sign a waiver of service on their behalf. Not surprisingly, I get many questions from clients, wanting to make sure they are not giving up any rights by signing the waiver. If you are a Parks and Recreation fan...
My Spouse Has Control Of Our Bank Accounts. How Do I Pay An Attorney?
One of the biggest concerns for clients is often how they will pay for an attorney. This is an especially important factor for a lesser-earning spouse, who may feel trapped financially. Colorado law allows a trial court to order one party to pay the other spouse’s...