Getting served with divorce papers is disorienting, even if you saw it coming. Your mind starts racing through worst-case scenarios: your kids, your house, your finances, your future. Take a breath. What you do in the next few days matters, but there is time to do this right.
Read MoreIn Colorado, people often use the term "restraining order" to describe any court order intended to keep someone safe, but legally, there are two distinct types. A criminal restraining order is put in place when someone is charged with a crime against a victim, and it exists as part of the criminal case between the State of Colorado and the defendant. A civil protection order is different. It's a separate legal process where an individual goes to the courthouse on their own behalf, and sometimes on behalf of their children, to allege threats or acts of domestic violence and ask the court for protection. This is a civil matter between two private individuals, not the state. This blog focuses specifically on civil protection orders and why victims sometimes choose to dismiss them.
Read MoreIf you’ve filed for divorce or a custody case in Colorado, Temporary Automatic Injunctions take effect right away, whether you realize it or not. This post explains what these court-ordered restrictions cover, what actions can cause problems, and how to avoid costly mistakes while your case is pending.
Read MoreDivorce and custody cases can be expensive, but there are practical ways to keep attorney fees from spiraling. In this post, we explain how thoughtful communication, strong organization, and a clear focus on what matters most can help you manage legal costs without hurting your case.
Read MoreDivorcing in Colorado? Learn how marital debt, separate debt, credit cards, car loans, and other financial obligations may be divided in your case.
Read MoreDiscover how dating a new partner during divorce or custody proceedings in Colorado can impact court decisions, parenting time, and your legal outcome.
Read MoreDid you know that every tweet, photo, or check-in could end up in court during your Colorado divorce or custody battle? From luxury vacation snaps to off-hand comments about your ex, social media can be powerful evidence—working for you or against you. Here’s how to manage your online presence wisely and protect both your case and your children before you click “post.”
Read Moren this episode of our weekly webinar, we talk about financial issues while co-parenting during COVID-19. We discuss issues including what to do if you don’t receive child support payments, how unemployment and stimulus funds are treated in a divorce, and how to approach financial planning in general.
Read MoreThis past April, Colorado became the only state in the nation to allow Colorado Works (our version of TANF) recipients to receive full child support payments with no impact on their cash benefits.
Read More“The goal is to create one place where victims can go, where all the services are under one roof,” Casey Gwinn, President of Alliance for Hope International
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Why is it that so often, a victim who has a temporary restraining order, days before the Permanent Restraining Order Hearing, dismisses their case?
Being a parent is a 24/7 job, and sometimes it's easy to lose sight of how important your words are to your children. There are the inevitable moments where all the "Brush your teeth!"'s start to run together.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture speculates that a middle-income family will spend more than $165,000 (in today's dollars) raising one child to the age of 18.
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