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Child custody is one of the most hotly contested points in divorce proceedings. In many cases, parents cannot agree on a parenting plan that suits everyone. Sometimes, one of the parents is unreasonable or simply uncooperative. When parenting plan negotiations get stuck, a Colorado court may appoint a neutral third party to facilitate the process. […]

At The Drake Law Firm, P.C., we understand that when children are involved in a breakup tension can begin to run high.  Most parents want to have a meaningful role in the raising of their children, which is why we wrote these tips that will help you preserve your relationship with your child and set

Being a single parent comes with a lot of pressure. This blog is meant to help guide you in your single parenthood journey whether you have a co-parent or are being expected to carry the full brunt of single parenthood. 1. Let Go of the Guilt First, let go of any guilt that may have

Given the heavy stakes involved, spouses often walk away from a divorce settlement with a feeling on dissatisfaction. Depending on the circumstances, one or both spouses can feel slighted, mistreated or even abused. Divorce settlements, just like divorce decrees, are not necessarily set in stone; meaning that settlements can be overturned in certain situations. In

What is Mediation Mediation is a voluntary, problem-solving process facilitated by a neutral third-party.  The underlying premise of mediation is this – the involved parties come together to try to resolve the dispute because they are in the best position to do so.  Even if a full agreement is not reached at mediation, this process

Your business or property being named in an Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuit can unsettling.  An ADA lawsuit has the potential to cost thousands of dollars in mitigation costs, attorney fees and settlement.  Why?  Because the ADA allows the plaintiff’s attorney fees on the party violating the ADA. It is understandable if you fear

Divorce has far-reaching ramifications in a wide variety of areas. Take someone’s social life as an example. Pre-divorce, you may have a predictable circle of friends and acquaintances, but post-divorce this situation can change dramatically. Perhaps you need to create a new circle in order to better move forward. Another area which can be affected

Divorce can be a traumatic event in someone’s life which brings up all sorts of strong emotions. The reason for this is obvious: divorce represents the breakdown of a relationship which was intended to be permanent. During this time, many people feel a sense of shame, embarrassment, failure, or all of the above. Things have

Going through a divorce can be complicated and emotionally draining for everyone involved. Often people make rash and poorly thought out decisions during a divorce. This phenomenon has never been more true than now, during the age of social media, where every thought can be instantly uploaded for hundreds or thousands to see. Seemingly everyone

Overview of the Problem Given how arduous the divorce process can be, people often breathe a deep sigh of relief when they finally see their divorce through to completion. While it’s normal to feel a sense of relief, it’s important to realize that the final divorce decree doesn’t mean that all problems or issues are