Do you want your children to have sleep and concentration issues? Are you hoping they perform poor academically? Are you excited to watch them withdraw socially? These are some of the ramifications when parents risk their children’s happiness through a long, drawn-out custody battle. The consequences for children suffering through a high conflict divorce include everything from… Read more »
When Chelsea Clinton gave birth to the first Clinton grandchild, the idea of grandparent’s rights came to mind. Colorado has specific statutes dedicated to protecting children’s rights and grandparent’s rights. See Section 19-1-117 C.R.S. at the end of this blog. With the different roles grandparents play in children’s lives from barely present to raising a… Read more »
Colorado voted November 4th on Amendment 67 to determine if the definition of person should include the unborn child in some specific criminal statutory language. Should this pass, Family Law statutes could arguably expand the definition of child to include the unborn. The details of Colorado law…. Law defines a “child” as a person under… Read more »
What you need to know about domestic violence and family law. There are many different issues to cover on this topic, but with the recent discussion of domestic violence currently raiding the NFL, the media and affecting so many families several thoughts came to mind. To the abuser.. If you are hurting your wife, partner… Read more »
In the midst of the thousands of social media posts I read yesterday, one was especially striking as a recently divorced, divorce attorney. Robin Williams was quoted as saying, “I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up… Read more »
Have you seen the commercials for the law firms “specializing” in Father’s Rights issues? Firms specializing in “Father’s rights” have not once, in my 15 years of practice, done better in settlement or court for their clients that experienced family law attorneys. I have worked with some reputable attorneys at these firms but choosing a… Read more »
Colorado Domestic Courts mandate that a couple facing divorce must first attempt to resolve their disputes in mediation, before the Court will hear the case. As a couple your first step is to determine the issues of contention and then enter into mediation, before seeking legal counsel or starting the court process. See the 3… Read more »
In the midst of a stressful divorce, many parents head toward what they believe is the best course of action for the allocation of parental responsibilities by using a parental responsibility evaluations that involve child family investigators. There are very good reasons why someone would consider parental responsibility evaluations, for instance, a member of your… Read more »
The Jerry Maguire movie inspired me to share and promote a better way to divorce. Here are 6 Steps to finding your “Kwan” This is the scene from the movie where my inspiration started. Later in the movie, Jerry’s client explains: “It’s not the coin – it’s the kwan” Jerry: Kwan. That’s your word? Rod:… Read more »
The 3 actions: ask 4 important questions first, review 4 imperative considerations and review 3 crucial financial documents. See examples. The cost of divorce can be significant and hiring the right attorney is imperative to resolve your divorce quickly and fairly. There are popular and reputable attorneys continuously retained on their reputation; they may not… Read more »