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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 with the targeted parent. In these scenarios the victim or intended victim is referred…
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 to Colorado Revised Statute 14-10-115(13)(a)(II), “(i)f the child is mentally…
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 CWBA to change and make new law in Colorado. Q:…
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 a fine line between normal use and use and use…
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 career. In law school I interned for a domestic relations…
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 need a Domestic Relations Order (DRO). Although DRO forms may…
While Denver moves towards “reopening,” many courts continue to limit the cases that they will hear in person. What does this mean for you and your divorce? Fortunately, as attorneys who have put ourselves at the forefront of technological advances in the legal profession, we can keep your case moving forward, even if you cannot walk through the courthouse doors.…
You’re Getting Divorced, but you have both fur and human children… We have discussed what happens with pets during breakups, but what happens when kids are involved? Parents separating can be devastating enough for children. Losing the comfort of their furry friends can make these life changes particularly difficult. When couples who have children are getting divorced, pet “custody” can…
Yesterday, we discussed what happens if you are breaking up (without being married) and you share a pet with your former significant other. Today, Meagan and Adeline discuss what courts do when people cannot agree what to do with shared pets in a divorce. You are Getting a Divorce and you Have a Dog While most people consider their pets…
Splitting up from your partner can be a hard transition, no matter what stage of the relationship you are in. Breaking up with a partner with whom you reside oftentimes requires dividing property that you purchased together. Children and pets can complicate the breakup, and if you married your live-in partner, the legal requirements of divorce can add another layer…
