Initiating a divorce can be a complex process, and one of the first steps is legally notifying your spouse that the divorce proceedings have begun. This legal notification is known as “service of process.” Properly serving the other party ensures they are...
When considering divorce, one of the common questions people have is whether their spouse can prevent them from moving forward with the process. If you’re in Colorado, the answer is generally no — your spouse cannot stop you from getting a divorce.Colorado is a...
For many people, a divorce is their first encounter with the legal system. As a result, many of the terms used by attorneys and judges are unfamiliar. Below is a glossary of terms you will hear often during the course of your family law matter. The terms are listed in...
Just because you have a Court order for child support doesn’t mean that the money will automatically hit your bank account. If you have a child support order, but aren’t getting paid, here are some options. Interest on Child Support Interest on child support...
Child support is a system designed to ensure that children receive the financial support they need from both parents, even if the parents are no longer living together. In Colorado, like in many other states, child support is an important issue that affects many...
In Colorado, all parties to a divorce case are required to go to mediation before a final hearing is scheduled. If you are the victim of domestic violence, you can ask the judge to remove this requirement. Mediation is a way to solve disagreements by talking about...
