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Every parent in Denver automatically has parental rights over their children. Whatever your relationship with your co-parent is -- married, divorced, never married -- the law recognizes your right to legal child custody (the right to help make key decisions about the...
While most people have heard of mediation as a way of settling disputes, only some know that it is also an integrated part of the divorce process in Colorado family courts. A judge can order the parties to attend mediation if they do not agree on all the issues. If...
Divorce is difficult no matter what. Divorcing someone with a mental condition or personality disorder makes divorce even harder. An example is divorcing an individual with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD.) What is narcissistic personality disorder? This...
Many people mistakenly associate prenuptial agreements with celebrities or the very wealthy. That's probably because most news stories about prenups involve these individuals. Others think that drawing up a prenup is bad luck or a sign that a couple is not committed...
While divorce can be the right decision for couples who need a change in lifestyle to facilitate future happiness, it also comes with a great deal of uncertainty. Until all separation matters are final, it is impossible to fully predict what will become of your new...
Divorce means change, and all change can bring stress. Whether you interpret the change (and stress) as positive or negative depends on your perspective. Still, you will find yourself managing additional stress no matter what. As you get started down the path toward...
When most people consult a family law attorney, they are usually experiencing a difficult time in their lives. In addition to the substantive stress of your family law case, parties may find that their lawyers use a vocabulary that feels completely foreign to them. That vocabulary includes a lot of acronyms that can be confusing and difficult to keep straight.…
With summer approaching, many families are finding themselves back in a repeating cycle of seasonal disagreements. Trying to schedule vacations, sign kids up for camps, activities, and sports, and plan for the upcoming academic year is stressful enough without adding complicated co-parenting dynamics. You know fighting with your ex about these things isn’t good for your child, but by the…
A Permanent Protection Order can be somewhat difficult to obtain. So, the possibility of its “permanent” nature being at risk can be concerning for those seeking the protection order. While modification and dismissal are difficult, it is important to be aware that both are possible. To obtain a Permanent Protection Order, you first have to obtain a Temporary Protection Order.…
A primary component of a divorce is the division of debts and assets between the parties. Many divorce cases involve the simple dividing bank accounts, properties, and vehicles. However, “marital property” can also consist of more complex assets, such as business interests, assets with vesting schedules, and awards. Less frequently but importantly, some divorces involve the division of personal injury…
