The courts in Colorado require that parties dealing with divorce or parental responsibilities be financially transparent to the other parties and the Courts.  In order to understand parties’ financial situations,

Many people struggle with deciding whether to change their names as part of a divorce. The Court will change your name if you request it, but

It’s common for kids to have behavior issues before or after transitions. You may see some more pushing boundaries than usual, or some sadness or acting out.  It’s the parents’ job to not exacerbate those issues.

Many people believe that when they put together an estate plan, they need to “avoid probate.” Most of the time, these are people who have heard stories about difficult family situations after a loved one’s death that have cost years or thousands of dollars. However, probate, on its own, isn’t a bad thing.

There are several ways to make your child support payments in Colorado.

Communication is a two-way street, so set up a call if there are things you’d like to discuss.

When I meet with parents of teenagers, I’m frequently told that “she’s 13, so she gets to decide where she lives,” or asked “how old does he have to be before he gets to decide?”

If there are concerns about a parent’s care of a child, or extreme conflict between the parents, the Court can appoint a Child and Family Investigator, or “CFI.” 

Sometimes, the Court may order or parties may agree that a parent’s parenting time needs to be supervised to protect a child’s best interests.  Supervision may take place with an agreed-upon person (such as a family member or friend) or with a professional supervisor.

Wills and trusts are two common features of estate plans.  They are different ways to approach distributing your assets after death and can be used separately or together.

The injunctions for parental responsibilities and divorce cases are similar, but the divorce injunction includes additional clauses.

Most people understand the term “guardian” in terms of a person who takes care of a minor child. That is one valid definition, but a guardian in legal terms is broader.

“Divorces are emotional for you and the ones that love you. A third party that knows the court process will help temper down swift reactions. He can also draft your messages in a more neutral tone. He/She can convey positions that could be difficult to assume by you.”

Not so long ago, spousal maintenance – what we used to call alimony – could be ordered by the Court on a permanent basis. 

Any parent who requests that the Court enter orders on parental responsibilities in Colorado is required to take a co-parenting class.  The purpose of the class is