Divorce Blog

In the first part of this article, I ventured into the significance of a full blown court hearing, as opposed to a status conference. I also started discussing the beginnings of that contested Arapahoe County divorce or custody hearing. To refresh, my usage of the term “full blown” hearing equates to a contested, evidentiary hearing,…

As I often indicate, each Denver area divorce or custody case is unique, with its own twists, turns and variables which can come to play and, potentially, have an impact on the outcome of a case. An experienced Denver family law attorney knows how to deal with those nuances to his or her clients’ advantage,…

Recently, an interesting story was in the media about a Muslim convert that posted threats against South Park for its cartoons about the prophet Muhammad and then tried to join a Somali terror group, using his baby at the airport to try to appear less suspicious. He was put on the no-fly list and sentenced…

Colorado courts have jurisdiction over children who reside within this state, meaning that they can make orders regarding allocation of parental responsibilities and child support. State law is equipped to address interstate custody disputes, but international disputes require the assistance of a treaty signed by fewer than half of the world’s countries. A Colorado appellate…

If the parties to a divorce have one or more minor children, Colorado law generally requires their divorce decree or orders to include provisions for the payment of child support. If they cannot agree on child support terms, a judge must decide based on a series of factors set forth in the Colorado Revised Statutes.…

It’s been a few years since I have addressed the issue of child endangerment and custody cases. With some minimal changes to statute, and a rash of cases we have seen thus far in 2015, it seems like an appropriate time to revisit the topic. Most cases involving Colorado child custody proceed in normal fashion,…

Divorce is never easy. The attorneys at Plog & Stein P.C. see the emotional and financial toll divorce can have on a family. As such, we strive to provide clarity and great outcomes in uncertain situations. Divorce cases in Colorado can entail various issues aside from custody, including alimony, division of property, and division of…

Representing clients during a divorce case is only part of our Denver family law practice. If a couple has children who are under the age of 18, our clients’ responsibilities continue long after the judge grants the divorce, and we are there to help. (Please note that Colorado courts no longer use the word “custody,”…

Part 1 of this article focused on gaps in Colorado statute related to child support. Though the law is comprehensive, it’s not perfect. Colorado family law and custody practitioners repeatedly experience situations in cases, whether divorce, custody, or otherwise, in which they say to themselves, “statute should clearly state….,” or “this gray area would be…

As experienced family law attorneys in the Denver area, we have seen a multitude of situations over the years in divorce, custody and child support cases. Having represented more clients than easily countable, we have observed certain scenarios arise, now and then, for which there is no specific statutory remedy or answer. In other words,…