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Colorado, along with all other states, has formally adopted the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction & Enforcement Act (“UCCJEA”). The UCCJEA has several purposes, but the two most important purposes are to better promote the best interests of children, and to minimize jurisdictional competition across state lines in matters of child custody. In its fulness, the

Divorce can be the most stressful and upsetting time in a person’s life. Here at the Drake Law Firm, we believe in helping people divorce with as little drama possible. However, that does not change the fact that divorce is hurtful and can be hard to accept. Below are a few tips on how to

Seeking legal counsel can be very expensive. Here at the Drake Law Firm, we do not use a flat fee system. Instead, we implement hourly billing. However, it can be beneficial for you as a future client to understand the various ways in which attorneys and law firms charge for their services. What is a

Divorce can be emotionally and financially stressful, especially if there is debt involved. In Colorado, martial debt falls under the Equitable Distribution Rule which means that it will be distributed fairly between the parties. However, this does not mean that debt is divided exactly 50/50. What is Considered Marital Debt? All marital debt and assets

Thanksgiving is an important holiday celebrated by many families in the U.S. Most people have at least the Thursday of the week of Thanksgiving and often following Friday off of work or school, to allow for time together as a family. For parents who share custody of a child, Thanksgiving can be a source of

Many people have heard of prenuptial agreements which allow people who going to get married to decide what will happen in the event of a divorce. If you are already married, it is not too late to enter an agreement with your spouse regarding what will happen in case of a potential separation. A postnuptial

What is Parenting Time? In Colorado, “parenting time” is a court-ordered amount of time that a non-custodial parent can spend with their child. There is no set amount of parenting time that each parent can receive. Instead, the court determines parenting time during a custody or visitation hearing. Parenting time orders are more common for