Category: Family Law
What to know before cohabiting with a romantic partner
Cohabitation outside of marriage has become an entirely acceptable concept in modern times, allowing couples to live together and raise families without the legal bonds of marriage. For many, cohabitation is convenient and cost-effective, but there are some legal considerations that you should know before entering into a cohabitation situation with a romantic partner.1 Things […]
September 11, 2024
How to futureproof your assets in blended families
Blended families are becoming increasingly common as second and subsequent marriages often bring children from previous relationships with them. While blended families often operate seamlessly, they also may attract several legal complications that, unless they are addressed early through estate planning, could lead to resentment and disappointment later. Colorado is an equitable distribution state, which […]
April 24, 2024
Estate Planning and Why It’s Important
Estate planning is an important strategy that involves making the necessary arrangements so that your assets go to the right beneficiaries if you were to become mentally incapacitated or pass away. While not everyone is comfortable thinking about their mortality, death is a fact of life. One of the questions you must ask yourself is, […]
August 12, 2022
Prenups: What You Need to Know & Why You Should Have One
Millions of people get married in the U.S. every year, and as marriage has evolved overtime, more people are considering prenups than before. Whether you first heard about a prenup in a song or in a celebrity divorce scandal, these agreements are no longer just for the super famous or uber wealthy. With half of […]
July 29, 2022
What if You Are Not Married but Have a Child Together?
Colorado Non-Married Parents Allocation of Responsibilities Even if two parents have never been married, they both still retain rights similar to those enjoyed by parents who were once married. Additionally, they can still seek a legal agreement dictating the custody (parenting time, decision-making) of their child—this is what is called “Allocation of Parental Responsibilities”. After […]
February 17, 2021
Do Grandparents Have Custody and Visitation Rights In Colorado?
In Colorado, grandparents do have the right for grandchild custody and visitation. There is a statute that allows grandparents to file a motion and establish their visitation in the county the grandchild resides. However, this can be difficult. The motion must be filed as an underlying action under such things as dissolution of marriage between […]
October 21, 2019
How Courts Decide Parenting Time in Colorado
Going through a divorce is stressful. While dividing property and other assets can be contentious, the issue that many couples struggle most with is how to divide custody and who gets decision-making control. If you don’t come to an agreement on your own or through mediation, the court will issue binding orders that you are […]
October 16, 2019
What To Do When Dealing with Parental Kidnapping
What is parental kidnapping and what should you do if it happens? Parental kidnapping is essentially what it sounds like and is no different from any other kind of kidnapping. In this case, a parent is seeking to take the children away from their legal guardian, hold them secretly, and prevent you from asserting your […]
October 4, 2019
Can You Be Common Law Married In Colorado?
Can you be common law married in Colorado? Yes, you can be common law married in Colorado. It’s actually easier to be common law married in Colorado than it is in a lot of other states. We have a very simple law regarding it. In order to be common law married you have to live […]
September 6, 2019
What is Alimony or Maintenance Income in Colorado?
We use the word maintenance rather than alimony income in Colorado because it is need based, not punishment based or anything else. During the process, you have to show that you have a need for maintenance or alimony. This is awarded based upon your need and your ex-spouses’ ability to pay. There’s a formula used to calculate […]
August 26, 2019
