If Divorce was a Baseball Game, how would you play?

Divorce would be easier if we played it like baseball. There is the warm-up, the relationship between the pitcher and catcher along with the hitter and the first base coach, and finally the running of the bases. Baseball’s a great game! 9 players on the team; 4 bases; one ball

6 critical divorce terms you need to know Part 2

The 6 legal terms discussed in this blog: CFI & PRE, Financials, Interrogatories, Separation Agreement, Parenting Plan, Decree. Hiring a divorce attorney is necessary to handle all elements of divorce but a little homework helps you make the best decisions possible. You can learn a lot by understanding some basic legalese.

3 ways “to win” the game of divorce

Clients come to me expecting “to win” their divorce. Divorce is not a game anyone should play! The other day opposing counsel offered an apology after heated settlement discussions in a divorce case we were working together. In jest I reminded him to “hate the game – not the player.”

5 critical divorce legal terms you need to know Part 1

The 5 critical divorce terms discussed in this blog are DR Case, Petition & Response, Dissolution & Legal Separation. These terms and acronyms are crucial when discussing your divorce with an attorney. You don’t know the divorce process that’s why you hire an attorney. Knowing these terms helps understanding some

Discover better ways to handle disputes than a Contempt Action!

Your ex-spouse is not following your separation agreement ordered by the court; you’re frustrated, and your first reaction is to file a contempt! Before you make that decision, this is what a contempt action looks like…. We file a motion, then we wait…. and wait some more and then maybe

Forget parental rights- What about children’s rights?

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

3 Perspectives on Grandparents rights in Colorado.

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

Parental rights for the unborn child

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