Unless you’ve been closed off from television, social media, or other news sources for a bit of time, you’ve almost certainly heard about the dramatic price increases occurring throughout the U.S. today. According to the Consumer Price Index, Americans today are grappling with year-over-year increases which haven’t been seen in 40 years. In certain markets, […]
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The colonization of Mars may occur before college becomes affordable. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the cost for post-secondary education continues to skyrocket. Undergraduates will pay, on average: $24,000 per year for a 4-year public school $45,000 per year for a 4-year private school $17,000 per year for a 2-year public school These
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GOLDEN, Colorado—The Drake Law Firm, a full-service law firm operating out of Golden, Colorado, recently attended a breakfast fundraiser organized by Court Support Jeffco. The event, held on June 8, featured Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Boatright as a keynote speaker. The fundraiser’s goal was to further the cause of providing financial assistance to Problem
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Creating and signing a prenuptial agreement can be among the most significant things a person can undertake in a lifetime. Prenuptial agreements – or “prenups” – are contractual tools used by couples to predetermine certain outcomes in the event of a divorce in the future. As we’ve discussed in the past, Colorado has specific rules
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If you have court-ordered parenting time with your child, you probably value every second you spend together. However, even if the child’s other parent is compliant with your custody agreement, getting the child to comply isn’t always easy. Despite parenting time orders, older children and teenagers sometimes refuse to see their non-custodial parents. If you’re
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Typical Contract Structure Prenuptial contracts (commonly known as “prenuptial agreements,” or “prenups”) are increasingly used among marriage partners as a way to simplify the property division process in the event of divorce. Prenuptial contracts can predetermine how certain property will be divided if a couple decides to divorce at some point in the future. Today,
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Alimony – or “spousal maintenance” as it’s called in Colorado – refers to financial assistance given by one ex-spouse to the other after or during the divorce process. As we’ve discussed before on our blog, spousal maintenance can take several distinct forms here in Colorado; there is temporary maintenance, rehabilitative, permanent, and so forth. When
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One common question we hear in our practice is the following: how do I make my recurring child support payments? And, can I make my child support payments in cash? In this post, we will answer the title question and spend a bit of time discussing payment options for noncustodial parents. All Parents Have a
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The divorce process can be complicated, lengthy, and emotional. When you search online for “divorce lawyers near me,” you’ll likely find overwhelming information about child custody, marital property, alimony, court hearings, mediation, name changes, and confusing paperwork that needs to be filled out and filed with the court. At The Drake Law Firm, P.C., our
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Going through a divorce where there are children involved can be a complicated matter. When you have a child with special needs, issues such as child custody, visitation, child support, and even property division become significantly more complex. This is because every child with special needs may have drastically different day-to-day needs. If you’re going
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