Marie Drake

Real estate continues to be one of the most popular investment vehicles in the State of Colorado and throughout the country. This is true despite the well-documented crises experienced in the late 2000s and more recently with the pandemic shutdowns. In all likelihood, the current situation will probably deter a lot of new investors from […]

Mediation refers to the practice of hiring an individual to act as a private intermediary to facilitate the various aspects of a divorce. Mediation can be a viable alternative to the traditional court-based divorce procedure. Couples seeking divorce can derive both personal and financial benefits when they select mediation over the traditional court system. One

Marriage as an institution continues to evolve and change. Although many people now see marriage as merely one arrangement among other viable alternatives, marriage continues to have an important status and significance in our culture. Sometimes, when we discuss topics such as marriage and divorce, it can be helpful to look at the hard numbers

In all divorce cases where a child is involved, custody – both physical custody and legal custody – must be determined in the best interests of the children. Typically, in Colorado, this process is decided upon by the two parents, but in some cases outside professionals and the court step in to make the determination.

If you and your spouse are considering a divorce, it is a good idea to review all your options and investigate the possibility of a legal separation instead. Each legal designation has its own benefits, and it is important to understand each before you decide to move forward. In both cases, a skilled family law

The most familiar arrangement is for real estate to be owned entirely by a single individual or married couple. When most people think about how real estate is held, this is the form that they think about. However, what many do not realize is that there is a range of possible ownership arrangements. Real estate

It is possible to modify child support orders in Colorado if circumstances have changed since the original order. Either parent can make the request to increase or decrease the amount of support, but there must be a “substantial and continuing” change in the circumstances of the parents or the children. If you believe you are

Parental alienation is a type of child abuse characterized by one parent psychologically manipulating children to reject the other parent. It’s important to know that Colorado courts take this very seriously and will modify parenting time when one parent is hindering the other parents’ relationship with the children. Parents with custody must be extremely careful

When an infant is born to unwed parents in Colorado, the mother is granted full legal and physical custody of the child. The father has no custody or visitation rights without a court order unless the parties have an agreement. A legal parent-child relationship is not immediately established by the birth of a child. When

Your first meeting with a divorce lawyer is a huge move, and it is also a crucial one as well.  An accomplished family law attorney will save you time and money, and provide you with some peace of mind. Here are a few things to know and plan for during your initial consultation: What Happens