If you need a path to resolution in your family law case but are trying to avoid appearing in front of a judge who your case is randomly assigned to, you may have considered arbitration. But what is arbitration and how do you get started? Arbitration is a dispute resolution […]
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Q. How long have you been an attorney? A. Close to 10 years. Q. Have you ever worked in any other areas of the law? A. As an adjunct to family law cases, I worked in legal malpractice/attorney fee disputes. Q. What drew you to family law? A. I was […]
What is Parental Alienation? Recognized earlier but first given a name in the 1980s by child psychiatrist Dr. Richard A. Garner, parental alienation occurs when a parent turns a child against a targeted “alienated” parent through words, actions, or behaviors which cause the child to reject, fear, or avoid contact […]
In Colorado, if you are a parent paying or receiving child support, that child support obligation will generally terminate when the child turns nineteen years old. However, if you are the parent of a child with special needs, you may be entitled to support beyond your child’s nineteenth birthday. Pursuant […]
Our legislators have been incredibly busy creating and discussing new laws in Colorado this year! Did you know that partner Meagan Moodie is involved in the Colorado Women’s Bar Association’s Public Policy Committee? This week, we interviewed Meagan to learn more about the incredible work that she does with the […]
Today, it may be socially acceptable to drink (sometimes to excess), and to use legal drugs like marijuana, however, in the event of divorce or a custody battle, you may find that your behavior regarding substance use is an issue. While not all substance use is problematic, there can be […]
Q. How long have you been a/n attorney/ paralegal/ legal assistant? A. I have been a law clerk at GEM since January 2019 and was promoted to an Associate Attorney in November once I became a licensed attorney. I have worked in family law for a number of years. Q. […]
This week, learn more about Senior Associate Attorney Heather Landauer! Q. How long have you been an attorney? A. I have been a practicing attorney since 2013. Q. Have you ever worked in any other areas of the law? A. I have primarily practiced in family law throughout my legal […]
If you are going through a divorce and you or your spouse have a Colorado Public Employee’s Retirement Account (PERA), you will need separate court orders in order to divide the plan. To properly split the account and confirm each spouse’s right to a portion of the money, you will […]