Civil Lawsuits During Divorce: Marital vs. Separate Property 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 […]
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Over the past few years, the housing market in the Denver metro area has exploded. Housing prices, rent, and the cost of living in and around Denver continue to hit all-time highs. For many, the dream of home ownership in Denver has become out-of-reach and the thought of relocating to […]
By now, it’s no secret that COVID-19 has completely changed the way we communicate with each other. From virtual birthday parties to working remotely, it seems that just about every aspect of our lives has gone virtual. Family law attorneys and the family law courts have been forced to quickly […]
It is a common misconception that, once your child reaches a certain age, they can automatically decide who they want to live with. In Colorado, before a child reaches the age of 18, there is not a “magic” age that gives an adolescent or teenager the autonomy to make a […]
If 2020 taught us anything, it is that you can never anticipate every possible “what if” in your life. For parents, 2020 was wrought with complications, including cancellation of extracurricular practices and activities, closures of daycare facilities and summer camps, quarantine requirements, distancing from caretakers (like grandparents), and of course, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]