This week, learn more about Joelle Rhodes! Joelle joined GEM Family Law this summer and has been an incredible addition to the GEM Family Law team, as she provides support to our clients and attorneys alike. Q: How long have you been a paralegal? A: I have been a paralegal […]
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When dividing property during a divorce, Colorado Courts must first determine whether property falls under the category of marital property or separate property, before they equitably divide marital property between ex-spouses. Defining marital and separate property Put in the simplest terms, property acquired during the marriage is considered marital property, […]
As Millennials, most of us have grown up with grandparents who met, fell in love, and married at an early age. Some of our parents did the same. In many households, the idea of a prenuptial agreement was viewed as a dark cloud or something that indicated that a marriage […]
When going through the normal court process, if you believe there was an error made by the judge, you can appeal most orders entered in the trial court by a higher court. The higher court has the option of affirming the order, overturning the order, or sending it back down […]
Q. How long have you been an attorney? A. I have been practicing law since 2012. Q. Have you ever worked in any other areas of the law? A. Most recently, I practiced medical malpractice defense. Q. What drew you to family law? A. What draws me to this profession […]
Are my student loans considered a marital debt in my divorce? If you are like the majority of American couples, you or your partner, or both, may have incurred student loan debt during or before your relationship. You may be wondering, how does Colorado characterize student loans, and will I […]
This week, learn more about the face of our firm, legal assistant Heidy Hernandez! The moment you enter the office of GEM Family Law, you can expect to be greeted with a smile and professionalism from Heidy. Whether you are meeting your attorney for the first time, attending an event […]
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of judicial districts in Colorado shut their courthouse doors in an effort to minimize the spread of the virus. As a result, many parties needing to attend hearings for the judge to resolve their family law disputes were disappointed to learn […]
If you are getting a divorce, one of the assets that a court can divide between you and your former spouse are retirement accounts/ assets. These assets may be minimal, but, depending on the stage of life and of your career that you are in, they may be significant for […]