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Marriage of Dyar (2025) & Premarital Agreement Issues. Perhaps more than any other field of law, family law is a field which tends to produce a great deal of futile arguments. If we think about the emotions involved in family law, this fact should not surprise us too much. When a marriage dissolves, this is […]

HB24-1350 Makes Child Safety a Priority As we have stressed repeatedly, custody determinations in Colorado ultimately conform to the principle of what is in the best interests of children. There are other interests at play – Colorado recognizes the importance of parents having regular contact with children, and believes firmly that healthy parental contact is

Marriage of Danks: PRE Fees Explained. As we have emphasized at various points in the past on our blog, the principle which underlies all custody-related determinations in the State of Colorado is the “best interests” of the children. This is also the case for other jurisdictions throughout this nation. Of course, courts look at all

You Don’t Want a Fight, You Want a Path Forward. Thinking about divorce doesn’t mean you want things to get messy. Maybe you and your spouse agree on the big stuff. Or maybe you’re just trying to make a hard situation easier. If that’s where you’re at, an uncontested divorce might be the best path

You’ve Done Everything for Your Family — Now What? If you’re a stay-at-home mom in Lakewood and you’re facing divorce, you may feel like your whole world is about to shift. For years, your focus has been on your children, your household, and keeping everything running smoothly. Now you’re being asked to make legal, financial,

The Increasing Importance of Social Security Benefits Social Security is a significant topic in our society today, and it will be increasingly significant as more and more people from the older generations (i.e. Baby Boomers and Gen Xers) retire in the not-too-distant future. One of the biggest issues pertaining to Social Security is simply the

Divorce with an Immigrant or Non-Citizen Spouse is More Complicated Divorce is rarely a simple matter, as there nearly always tend to be complex issues which need to be sorted out – child custody disputes, marital property disputes, settlement agreement issues, and so forth. When one spouse is an immigrant, this brings an additional layer

Dividing Military Retirement Benefits Can Be a Complex Process Questions pertaining to the division of military retirement benefits are among the most frequently asked questions in the area of property division. One of the common misconceptions surrounding military retirement benefits is that these assets are somehow “special,” or exempt from division in divorce. This is

Divorce is never easy, but it doesn’t have to drain your finances or lead to a drawn-out courtroom battle. For many couples in Colorado, mediation offers a cost-effective, collaborative way to settle disputes and move forward with clarity. But if you’re considering mediation, one big question looms: how much is it going to cost? At

If you’re dealing with child or spousal support in Colorado, you might have heard of the Family Support Registry (FSR). It’s an essential part of the process that simplifies payments and keeps everything running smoothly. Whether you’re the one paying or receiving support, understanding how the FSR works can make a big difference in avoiding