What are the Steps to a Successful Child Custody Trial?
Going through a child custody trial can be a confusing and overwhelming time. It can be hard to figure out what the right steps to take are. Jennifer Lewis offers her advice on what you should do to have a successful child custody trial in the video below.
July 11, 2016
Who Can File for Divorce?
Who can file for divorce? Can people who are common law married file for divorce? Colorado has different requirements of who can file for divorce compared to other states. Watch the video below to help you determine if you are eligible.
June 22, 2016
What Costs Factor into A Divorce?
How much will this divorce cost you? How much your divorce will cost you depends on a number of factors. The main factors are: It’s easy to determine income for purposes of child support if both parents are W-2 wage earners like teachers or firefighters. It’s a lot more difficult to determine income for purposes […]
April 5, 2016
What Steps Can You Take if You Feel Divorce Is Likely?
Common mistakes that I see people make are not having their own money, essentially. So let’s just say that you are the stay-at-home parent, you aren’t working outside the home, you’re completely dependent on the other parent for support. A lot of times folks will get divorced and one of the parties has been a […]
March 29, 2016
What is a Typical Divorce Timeline in Denver?
Timelines & Expectations How long will my divorce take? How long your divorce will take depends upon a number of factors. The first factor is statutory. The case must be pending for 91 days and, essentially, the case must be at issue for 91 days, which means 91 days after the filing of the case […]
March 22, 2016
How Can A Parenting Plan Be Modified?
A parenting plan can be modified by either an agreement of the parties … let’s just say that you’re able to agree with your ex that certain provisions of a parenting plan aren’t working for you and it should be changed. You can enter into a stipulation modifying your parenting plan.”Call us today at (303) […]
March 15, 2016
What Actions Can You Take When a Parent Stops Paying Child Support?
What are typical remedies when a parent stops paying child support? This is a question that I get asked quite frequently. The most common remedy is a contempt proceeding. A contempt proceeding is initiated by filling a affidavit and a petition for a citation in contempt with the court. In this pleading you set forth […]
March 8, 2016
In Contentious Divorce Proceedings, How are Important Child Decisions Made?
How are child decisions determined during a contentious divorce proceeding? This is one of the toughest issues that a family law attorney faces, is where both parents aren’t able to agree regarding what is in the best interests of their child or children. That is really what the court looks at, what is in the […]
February 23, 2016
How Can Mediation Best Be Used In A Non-Contentious Divorce?
A lot of times, parties have decided to go their separate ways, but they’re not quite sure how to reach a final agreement, and they need assistance from a qualified mediator to get to where they need to go. Perhaps the parties have some disagreements about issues, but they’re not that far apart. Watch as […]
February 16, 2016
What is the Best Way to Leverage Mediation In a Non-Contentious Divorce?
How can mediation best be used in a non-contentious divorce? A lot of times, parties have decided to go their separate ways, but they’re not quite sure how to reach a final agreement, and they need assistance from a qualified mediator to get to where they need to go. Perhaps the parties have some disagreements about […]
January 12, 2016
