Collaborative divorce is an approach used to resolve a divorce outside of court. It focuses on understanding the reasons behind each person’s position, and determining what is best for the family as a whole. There are at least four individuals, other than the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
HOW LONG WILL THIS TAKE? Colorado law requires a 91-day waiting period between the date of filing the divorce and the date the decree is issued. Therefore, this is the minimum amount of time it will take. If your divorce is not contested, you may be able to get all of...
Failure to comply with a court order is “contempt of court.” If your ex is not complying with court orders, your options depend on what type of order is being violated. This post discusses the different types of motions that can be filed to enforce court orders....
Colorado is one of eight states that still recognize common-law marriage. Being married under the common law does not require a ceremony or a licensed issued by the state. However, the parties must legally be able to marry, and must demonstrate their intent to be...
The most frequent question I am asked during an initial consultation is, “How much will this cost me?” Unfortunately, the answer can be as much as $25,000 or $30,000 for a contested divorce. While there are ways to keep costs down, quite a bit of this depends on the...