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Custody battles are tough enough, right? But throw in the gut-wrenching accusation of substance abuse, and everything can begin to feel like it’s spinning out of control. Whether you’re terrified for your child’s safety or fighting to protect your bond with them, the stakes just skyrocketed. Think about it: your child’s future hangs in the…

Parental Alienation You’re doing everything possible to be a steady presence in your child’s life, but something has changed. Your child’s attitude toward you has shifted seemingly overnight. They may be distant, angry, or even accusing you of things that never happened. You suspect the other parent is behind it. If this sounds familiar, you…

Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a financial arrangement that one spouse may need to pay to the other after a divorce. If you are the person who pays or receives spousal support, you might feel uncertain about how to modify the current amount. Whether you need to reduce the amount or increase it,…

By Stephen J. Plog When navigating through the complexities of child support in Colorado, the primary relevant statute attorneys look to is C.R.S. 14-10-115. The statutory sections provides specific guidelines for determining child support obligations. Those guidelines set forth the Legislature’s numerical determination of what specific monetary figure a child needs for appropriate monthly support.…

Colorado allows certain individuals to request an order of protection in limited circumstances. Victims of the following crimes can get an order of protection: Additionally, Colorado criminal courts automatically impose restraining orders in certain cases. The violation of a protection order is a criminal act and can result in significant penalties. If you have questions…

You’re going through a divorce in Colorado, and you and your spouse own one or more rental properties. You’re likely wondering what happens next. Will the rental income be split? Who gets the property? What about the mortgage, the equity, or the tenants? When emotions run high and real estate is on the line, understanding…

If you receive an inheritance during your marriage it is generally yours and yours alone under Colorado law. However, if the money or property your inherit increases in value during your marriage and a divorce occurs, you may be required to split any increase in value with your spouse. Likewise, if you commingle your inheritance…

Divorce is a difficult and emotional matter that can bring out the worst in people. Some may even lie in an official record or while giving testimony in a family law court to achieve the desired outcome. Lying in a Colorado family law case can come with severe penalties if it constitutes the crime of…

By: Jessica A. Saldin The ever-changing environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative effect on jobs, wages, and our economy. Like elsewhere, the Colorado economy, job market, and people’s ability to pay for things has taken a huge hit. the financial downturn, some people may be left questioning what impact, if any,…

By: Jessica A. Saldin If you are faced with a permanent protection order, it is not uncommon for one of the first questions you ask yourself to be, “is this restraining order truly permanent or can it ever be modified or terminated?” As a point of clarification, this blog only addresses civil protection/restraining orders. Protection…