No Contact Order vs Restraining Order and Their Differences
In the realm of legal protections, restraining orders and no contact orders are two critical tools used to safeguard individuals from potential harm. While they may seem similar at first glance, these orders have distinct differences, particularly under Colorado law. Understanding these differences ...
What is Reintegration Therapy and How Long Does it Take?
Reintegration therapy has become increasingly relevant in cases of parental alienation or high-conflict divorces. This therapeutic process aims to repair damaged parent-child relationships and foster healthy bonds between family members. In this article, we will discuss the concept of reintegration ...
Signs Your Ex is Turning Your Child Against You
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging experience for everyone involved, particularly when children are in the picture. As a divorce attorney in Colorado, I have seen many cases where one parent intentionally or unintentionally turns the child against the other parent. This phenomenon, known as p ...
Can a Grandparent File for Emergency Custody?
When people talk about custody hearings, it is usually from the perspective of parents seeking to gain or share time with children. However, it’s also important to understand that grandparents can be an important part of children’s lives. One of the ways this can apply is when the parents are no ...
Is Colorado a Community Property State?
One of the most challenging elements of some divorce processes is the division of property. There is no federal approach to this process. Each state tackles the matter differently. Some take a community property approach, in which all property is considered to be jointly owned by the couple. Other s ...
What Can Be Used Against You in a Custody Battle?
The fair division of custody — known as allocation of parental responsibilities (APR) in the Colorado family court system — is one of the most important aspects of a divorce where shared children are involved. Wherever possible, the courts will aim for joint parental responsibility between both part ...
Deciding to Divorce
It's a Painful Decision That Requires a Lot of Thought Deciding to divorce can be a very tough, and many times, painful decision. It means a complete change to your current lifestyle, including your housing, finances, and most significantly, changes with regard to many of your most important relati ...
