By: Jessica A. Bryant Serving in the military can have unique impacts on your Colorado custody or divorce proceeding ranging from questions as to the proper state in which to file, special protections for service members, and questions regarding retirement account division. The first part of this article will address the impact military service has
Divorce and General Family Law Knowledge
Using a Private Investigator in Your Family Law Case
By: Sarah T. McCain Often in high conflict divorce or custody cases, a party will ask me whether or not they should invest in having a private investigator follow their spouse. While it may sound tempting, the majority of the time, the answer to this question is “no.” However, there may be instances
You Will Be Held to the Same Standard as an Attorney When Representing Yourself in a Divorce
By: Sarah McCain In this day and age of on-line, check-the-box divorce forms, the general public is often left with the impression that handling a Colorado divorce case on their own is an easy process. Sometimes it can be, such as when the parties agree on each and every issue (though
Colorado Divorce: Is it Okay to Speak to My Spouse While Our Divorce is Pending? (Part 1)
By: Sarah T. McCainWith years of experience and countless Colorado divorce and custody cases under my belt, I have heard almost every allegation imaginable that an experienced Denver, CO divorce lawyer might hear. Often times, those allegations entail one party to a divorce alleging that the other has said this, that, or
7 Things to Ask a Prospective Family Attorney
In divorce and other family law proceedings, the attorney you choose can make the difference in your case. In light of this, it is a good idea to take time to find a lawyer who is not only highly qualified, but who you also feel comfortable working with. It’s also a good
Divorce and the New Year
By Stephen J. Plog “Should auld acquaintance be forgot? And never called to mind…,” the famous words from the classical, New Year’s musical standard. 2015 is gone; long reign 2016. In Colorado family law cases, there are various rules and concepts tied into the New Year which give couples and families things
Hiring Experts for My Family Law Case?
By Jessica Bryant In many of the divorce, custody, and child support cases I have handled over the years, the question of expert witnesses has often arisen. There are different types of experts that may be relevant, necessary, or helpful, depending on the issues in dispute in your case. Ultimately, your experienced
Going Through a Divorce This Holiday Season? Consider These 6 Tips
Divorce is difficult enough at any time of year, but it can be even more so around the holidays. In addition to the stress, anger, or sadness brought on by this major life change, it can be even more emotional to realize that celebrating the holidays may look very different from now
We are Thinking of Getting a Divorce, Now What?
By Sarah T. McCain Often times, the topic of divorce is mentioned and thoroughly discussed in a home prior to either party taking any action to start the process. In those cases, the parties may have a good idea of the agreements they want to make between themselves. Those agreements may generally
Family Law: How Do I Prove My Argument to the Judge?
By: Jessica A. Bryant One question every person in the middle of a Court case faces at some point or another, whether in a divorce case, custody case, or other Colorado family law related matter, is “How do I prove my argument to the Court?” You may have a winning argument, but