Parents have extensive rights in choosing how to raise their children. This can include the right to choose who gets to see their children. However, Colorado law recognizes that grandparents have an interest in seeing their grandchildren, and in some cases it's in the...
Worried about your prenuptial agreement? Consider this
A prenuptial agreement can be a great way to protect your financial interests before getting married. This agreement, which operates like a contract between you and your soon-to-be spouse, can dictate financial responsibilities and spell out how assets will be divided...
Tips for co-parenting effectively
Going through a divorce is hard enough without the headaches that come with sharing child custody. Parents are often reluctant to interact with their ex-spouses, and they may even be inclined to make schedule changes just to spite each other. Colorado parents should...
Obtaining child custody in Colorado
In the state of Colorado, child custody is referred to as parental responsibilities. Regardless, the goal of a family court judge when crafting a parental responsibility order is to determine who the child should live with and who should be allowed to make decisions...
Can I change my custody schedule?
Life doesn’t always go according to plan, and the divorce process probably reminded you of this several times. Now that you feel fully adjusted to the small and large life adjustments you made after separating from your spouse, you realize your custody agreement isn’t...
How the court handles delinquent child support payments
Custodial parents in Colorado can count on the help of both the state and federal governments to help them recoup the money they are owed if a non-custodial parent does not pay their child support. A term commonly used in family law circles in reference to...
Surviving the holidays while considering divorce
It is once again that most wonderful time of the year. Yet, you may feel overwhelmed at the thought of making it through this cheerful time if you and your spouse head into family togetherness while thinking through a divorce. For some couples, divorce is the right...
What factors go into deciding custody?
As a married Colorado parent contemplating divorce, you likely place your children’s post-divorce custody at the top of your list of concerns. You hope that you and your soon-to-be former spouse can come to an amicable agreement about this crucial issue, but what if...
Steps to stepparent adoption in Colorado
Are you thinking about adopting your spouse's children? In Colorado, stepparents can adopt their stepchildren if both biological parents consent. Read on to learn about the state procedure for stepparent adoption. Eligibility for adoption For a stepparent adoption,...
How can you tell if your spouse is hiding assets?
If you are going through a divorce in Colorado, you can expect the assets to be split fairly and appropriately. There are some spouses who see a divorce coming and may turn to the unethical and sometimes illegal practice of hiding assets to make sure they do not have...