Category: Firm News

Each year here in the U.S., at least $33 billion dollars in child support is supposed to be exchanged among parents. Yet, government statistics show that approximately only half of all custodial parents receive what they’re due. Many parents who pay support consider it a huge financial drain — especially if they get behind. When…

If you plan to relocate with your children after a divorce, you need to start the process of planning for that relocation from the very beginning. You’ll want to find ways to prove that the move is in your children’s best interests and that you are moving because they’ll have more opportunities or support in…

Many noncustodial parents in Colorado worry about whether their co-parent is using child support funds properly. They often ask if there is a way to demand proof of these expenditures. Although it is understandable to want to know how your ex uses your hard-earned money on behalf of your kids, you typically cannot demand proof….

The idea that parents have custody over minor children often feeds into the most contentious aspects of divorce. Parents become so fixated on winning or punishing each other that they don’t think about the impact of their behavior on the children. Their own desires become more important than the children’s needs. Colorado has long tried…

Transitions between their parents’ homes can be rough on kids after a divorce. Every time they go from one home to the other, they’re not only saying goodbye to one parent, but they’re leaving part of their life behind – particularly when they transition from the home where the spend most of their time. Kids…

You probably do not need anyone to tell you that divorce can bring out a person’s worst behavior. Still, for those getting divorced in Broomfield, Colorado, it cannot hurt to revisit this issue, especially if you want to do all you can to ensure a fair property split. One example of immoral behavior some spouses…

When you file for divorce, one of the first questions you may have is how long this process is going to take. People, generally don’t file for a divorce because they’re happy with the situation they’re in, so hearing that a divorce may take many months or years can be upsetting and frustrating. The truth…

When a couple decides who gets what in a divorce, the focus is quite frequently on who gets to keep certain assets. The house, the retirement accounts and even the pets in the family will be focal points in the process. Your credit card balances or student loans are something you probably don’t think about…

You enjoy going out and drinking with friends, but you usually avoid taking photographs or sharing that information with those who might otherwise use it against you. That’s smart, because drinking, and being accused of drinking too much, could put your custody case at risk. Unfortunately, you can’t always control what other people do. If…

Co-parenting can be challenging for most parents. They may find it hard to reach a compromise with one another. Co-parents also find it challenging to adjust to navigating their different work and social commitments while being single parents. Parents that share a special needs child may find navigating co-parenting even more challenging, however. There are…