Making the decision to end your marriage is never easy. However, matters can become even more complicated when children are involved. Parenting through a divorce can be extremely difficult. But before even getting to that stage, it’s important to have a conversation with your children. Thousands of couples each year, many of
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Who Can Get an Order of Protection in Colorado?
Colorado allows certain individuals to request an order of protection in limited circumstances. Victims of the following crimes can get an order of protection: Domestic abuse, Stalking Sexual abuse, Unlawful sexual contact, Abuse of the elderly or an at-risk adult, or Physical assault, threat, or other situation. Additionally, Colorado criminal courts automatically
Can a Mother Lose Primary Physical Custody of Her Child in Colorado?
Over recent decades, family courts throughout the country have trended away from awarding custody based on traditional notions of the family structure. Instead, courts look to various factors that all revolve around the child’s best interest. While public policy favors the active and consistent involvement of both parents in a child’s life,
What Can Be Divided in a Military Divorce in Colorado?
Few life experiences are as stressful as ending a marriage. While the overall divorce rate in the country has declined over the past few decades, marital dissolution for those in the military has climbed since 2001 and reached an all-time high in 2011. High divorce rates and complex family dynamics and living
Can I Use Social Media During My Divorce?
Social media use has grown significantly throughout the past two decades, changing nearly every aspect of people’s lives. Despite the various benefits that social media brings, it also has a high potential for adversely impacting emotions, relationships, and family dynamics. These negative repercussions are often highlighted when spouses use social media to
The PROs & CONs of an Uncontested Divorce in Colorado
Nobody enters into marriage hoping it will end in divorce. Nevertheless, couples choose to seek a divorce for a variety of reasons each and every day. In fact, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, in 2021, the divorce rate in Colorado was 2.9 divorces per 1,000 residents. If you are
Colorado Custody Rights and Paternity for Unmarried Fathers
Custody can be a complex and emotionally-charged issue, regardless of your marital status. Unfortunately, even as society progresses, the process of seeking custody rights and paternity for unmarried fathers in colorado can feel even more complicated. Nevertheless, it’s important to remember that unmarried fathers do have legal rights. If you were unmarried
How Do I Transfer My Custody Orders From Another State to Colorado?
The first step in determining the proper answer to this question is to assess the purpose of transferring the case. Interstate child custody matters are generally governed by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. Under Colorado Statute, the U.C.C.J.E.A. is set forth in Title 14, Article 13. Pursuant to the
How Third Persons Can Impact Your Child Custody Case
Third Party Interference with Child Custody There are many ways in which the third parties in your life may impact a child custody determination. It is important to carefully weigh each role these individuals play in your life and the interaction they have with your child(ren). Friends, neighbors, romantic partners, and family
Full Custody in Colorado: What is it & How to File
By: Stephen J. Plog In Colorado, “full custody” isn’t a legal term, but courts can allocate primary residential care and sole decision-making responsibilities in rare and serious cases, such as those involving abuse or severe neglect. Colorado courts generally prefer shared parental responsibilities, but an experienced family law attorney can help you