Posts in Family Law

You’ll just have to deal with your children’s other parent for the next 18 years, right? Wrong. Love them or hate them, your “parenting team” is here to stay. You will be seeing and being around your ...

While they may have a bit of a bad reputation, premarital agreements are a useful tool for couples about to get married. If in the future the couple decides to divorce, the couple has already laid out...

For the average divorced or separated parent, complications adjusting to their new life start to settle once a parenting plan or child custody agreement is in place. All members of your family can beg...

If you do not yet have parenting time orders, but you know that you would like to move at the beginning of your separation or divorce, the court can fashion a parenting plan which accommodates for you...

Do you have parenting time orders? Is the other parent not complying? Feeling stuck? When a parent denies parenting time to the other parent, this is a sign that that parent is alienating the child f...

In Colorado there is no presumption that the mother, even of an infant child, will be the better caregiver to the child over the father or other parent. So then why do so many mothers think that they ...

When we age, it becomes difficult to look after our own financial best interests. That’s why the government recognizes the practice of conservatorships or appointing a responsible adult to manage pers...

With amazing scientific advances like in vitro fertilization (IVF), people who were previously unable to have biological children can now experience a more traditional parenting experience. Unfortunat...

In 2016, the Supreme Court ruled that same sex marriage was legal. This provided the opportunity for same sex couples in all states to marry. The Supreme Court decisions was a huge victory for the LGB...

While divorce means the end of a marriage, it is not the end of parenting responsibilities and the concerns you may have for your children and their futures. While the immediate milestones are most li...

Divorces divide all assets and debt accrued or incurred during the marriage. However, some assets or debts may not be considered marital and therefore not be divided. Determining whether an asset or d...

As an adult, you are probably accustomed to traveling whenever you want, however, if you share custody of a child, going out of state can be a little more tricky. Depending on your child custody plan,...

A new school year can mean an entirely different schedule and more extra-curricular activities for your child, but what does it mean for your existing child custody plan? Working with your child’s oth...

Divorce is never the goal, but sometimes it is inevitable. Lack of communication, money issues and infidelity can lead to separation, but what’s the first step you need to take to begin your divorce? ...

Sometimes special circumstances require adults to seek care from other, more capable persons who have their best interest at heart. Whether the reasons stem from the development of a serious illness, ...

With second marriages and blended families being common, estate planning has become a bit more complicated. A couple may have “her” children, “his” children, and “our” children. They may wish to treat...

Your divorce is finalized. All your property is divided. Your case is closed. Now you discover your spouse hid assets, what do you do? A major part of divorce proceedings focus on finances. Thus, hid...

Despite their unromantic reputation, prenuptial agreements are a necessity in today’s world. As you embark on your journey of starting a new life with someone, the last thing you want to think about i...

Court orders are to be taken incredibly seriously, which is why it is a serious issue if your ex violates the existing custody order. This happens most commonly if your child’s other parent fails to d...

Five states currently have “death with dignity” statutes which allow qualified, terminally ill adults to request and receive prescription medication to end their life. Colorado is now one of those sta...

What rights do grandparents hold when it comes to visitation with their grandchildren? Colorado Courts recognize the fundamental right of fit parents to make decisions regarding the care, custody and...

In the past, an applicant for Veterans Administration (VA) Aid and Attendance benefits could make gifts of assets in order to become financially eligible. The VA did not penalize such gifting. However...

After your marriage ends, there are a lot of significant changes to adapt to, whether they are financial, physical, emotional, or social. Most divorcing couples are so focused on getting out of their ...

Financially, divorces are complicated. They can drain all you’ve worked hard for, leaving you in a much worse situation than ever before. This is why it is important you head into a divorce as prepare...

When a marriage comes to an end, parents must decide how to divide their family and household in two. The most legally and emotionally difficult part of this undertaking is often determining child cus...

The previous article discussed the many duties of a fiduciary. So how do you prove that the fiduciary breached a duty? One place to start is to look at the document in question to see if it modifies a...

Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure 16.2: What does it mean for your case? If you file a motion in domestic court, you will most likely be told to create a financial affidavit and comply with Colorado ...

Attorney Anne Jorgensen and Attorney Matthew Crowther obtained a settlement valued over $1.1 million for a contested probate case. As the case progressed, Jorgensen and Crowther aggressively prosecute...

The Courts and legislature take domestic violence very seriously. In 2013, the legislature expanded the definition of domestic violence as it pertains to domestic issues of protection orders, parentin...

In divorce agreements and orders, marital assets and debts are divided equitably (fairly, but not necessarily equally) between the parties. This includes retirement accounts. Retirement plans are cate...

Colorado’s maintenance statute previously set out factors for the court to consider, but then left the term and amount up to the discretion of each individual judge. In an effort to streamline the ord...

There are many misunderstandings about what constitutes a common law marriage in Colorado. Often we get calls from people who have lived with their significant other and have questions regarding what ...