By: Jessica A. Saldin Starting August 8, 2018, there will some statutory changes being made to the Colorado Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act (the main statute/law that governs Colorado divorce and custody cases). As these changes may have major impacts on your divorce or custody case, it is important to know what
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Dealing With the Stress of Divorce
By: Michelle L. Searcy Divorce can often create stress, anxiety, and even depression. If you are going through a divorce or are even contemplating it, uncertainty about the future is bound to affect your mental health. You may experience fear and anxiety about your income, your property, and your children. Different
Restraining Orders and Protection From Out of State Domestic Abusers (Parocha v. Parocha)
By: Curtis Wiberg On May 21, 2018, the Colorado Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Parocha v. Parocha, 2018 CO 41. The case involved a wife who fled an abusive relationship in New Jersey, with her infant daughter, to reside in Colorado with her family. Once here in Colorado,
What a Colorado Free Range Parenting Law May Mean for Your Child Custody Case
By: Jessica A. Bryant There has been a recent push in Colorado by parents requesting a free range parenting law. This type of law was recently passed in Utah (the first state to pass such a law). The reasoning for such type of law is to provide some sort of clarity for
Child Support: Reimbursement for Extracurricular and School Expenses
By: Curtis Wiberg Plog & Stein, P.C. In my career as a family law attorney, I have seen a lot of problems between divorced spouses as they relate to costs associated with minor children’s school and/or extracurricular expenses. Many divorce orders or separation agreements contain provisions for the parties to share expenses
I’m a Beneficiary of My Spouse’s Pension- Is that Marital Property in a Divorce?
By: Jessica A. Bryant After getting married it is not uncommon for people to change the beneficiaries on their various accounts (life insurance, stocks, retirement accounts, etc.) to their new spouse. In the event of a divorce, most types of accounts allow the beneficiary to be changed (be cognizant of the automatic
Staying Child Focused During Your Divorce
By: Sarah T. McCain During the end of a marriage, there can often be a significant amount of fighting. It’s hoped that these verbal arguments couples might engage in can be kept from the children. As a marriage ends through the process of divorce, children often comment that it is better that
Divorce, Property Division, and Your Marital Home
By: Curtis Wiberg Over the last several years, Denver real estate prices have increased rapidly and significantly. In many Denver divorce cases, the largest asset needing to be divided is the marital home. If the parties have resided in the marital home throughout the course of the marriage, keeping current on payments,
Handling College Costs In Your Divorce
By: Jessica A. Bryant When in the middle of a divorce or custody case one aspect that often gets less consideration than some of the immediate issues/concerns is how to handle the children’s post-secondary/college expenses. Child support in Colorado ends at the age of 19 unless the child emancipates before the age
What Happens to the Pets in a Divorce?
By: Janette Jordan It’s a hard question to answer, but one that is often asked. What happens to the pets in a divorce? As if divorces weren’t emotionally wrenching enough, the thought that you also have to decide where your pets go, or with whom, or who has the final say can