Partners ThroughoutYour Family Law Case
You just received a summons for divorce action. Upon looking over the documents, you notice language that restricts you from doing certain things. How do you make sure the status quo you maintained during your marriage does not change? What all does this require of you or prohibit you from doing? As part of Colorado Law, upon serving a Petition…
This week, learn more about partner Elizabeth Bonanno! Q. How long have you been an attorney? A. I am in my 8th year of practice. Q. Have you ever worked in any other areas of the law? A. In law school I specialized and received a Certificate in Juvenile and Family Law. It’s the only kind of law I wanted…
So, you have orders regarding parenting time, but what do you do when a party is not complying with Court’s Orders regarding parenting time? You could proceed with a Motion for Issuance of a Citation for Contempt of Court (also known as “contempt”), but it may not get you the results that you need to put an end to the…
I am a child of the 1980s who grew up with divorced parents. Most of my friends also had divorced parents. My childhood consisted of lots of traveling between my parents’ homes, and I am well versed in the every-other-weekend model that was most common at that. My family is a blended family, and boy do I mean a blended…
The advancement of technology that we use in our day-to-day lives has changed how we interact in our relationships and the steps we must take as we end them. Our cellphones, tablets, and laptops contain an alarming amount of sensitive information in one single place. If proper steps are not taken to ensure the security of your electronic devices and…
Going to Court to resolve your divorce can be a daunting process that impacts the most important aspects of your life. It is important to select an experience family law attorney who can guide you through the Permanent Orders process and to relieve some of the stresses associated with going to Court. Hearing Preparation You can reach an agreement at…
In the state of Colorado, the Court can issue a Decree Declaring the Invalidity of a Marriage. This is long name for what most people call getting an “annulment”. What does getting my marriage declared as invalid mean? If the Court declares a marriage invalid, on paper, it is as if the marriage never happened. If your marriage is not…
Colorado is “no fault” divorce state. “No fault” means that you do not have to prove to the Court that your marriage was broken by someone’s bad behavior. Instead, in Colorado, one party simply has to assert that the marriage is irretrievably broken. When one party makes this assertion, the Court will make a finding that the same is true.…
You and your spouse have decided it’s better off for everyone to get a divorce, but if you and your spouse are getting along just fine, do you really need an attorney? Don’t attorneys just make things worse? If you do it yourself, what’s the worst that can happen? Most couples experience serious sticker shock when meeting with a divorce…
Co-Parenting with your child(ren)’s other parent can often be a difficult challenge, especially when there have been instances or allegations of domestic violence or abuse. Sometimes, these concerns can lead to one parent having a protection order against the other. Protection orders are helpful in trying to ensure a party’s safety, but they can complicate the logistics of co-parenting. It…
