By Jessica A. Bryant One significant area of concern in some Colorado custody cases is that of addiction. More often than you might realize, allegations arise regarding drug and/or alcohol abuse by one or both parents. When these issues arises, there are a variety of considerations, including, how to prove them, how to defend against
By: Sarah McCain In this day and age of on-line, check-the-box divorce forms, the general public is often left with the impression that handling a Colorado divorce case on their own is an easy process. Sometimes it can be, such as when the parties agree on each and every issue (though
By: Curtis Wiberg One of the most emotional issues in a contested Colorado divorce occurs when the parties do not agree on what parenting arrangements are in the best interests of the child/children. The concerns one parent may have about the other parent and how that concern affects the well-being of the
By: Jessica A. Bryant Parties to Colorado divorce actions often seek to resolve their case by entering into a Separation Agreement as opposed to going to a hearing and letting the court decide various issues such as maintenance (alimony), division of property/debts, child support, custody and/or parenting time. Many times, parties do
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By: Sarah T. McCainIn Part 1 of this article, I discussed the positives of good communication between spouses during a dissolution of marriage or a custody case. While a lot can be accomplished through maintaining amicable communications with the other party, it is important to know when communications have turned for the
By: Curtis Wiberg In my previous blog post on the subject of Colorado family law appeals, I blogged about appellate strategies and standards of review for appealing domestic relations case rulings. In Part 2 of this article, I discuss appellate procedures. As a Denver family lawyer who also practices appeals, I cannot
By: Jessica A. Bryant Over the course of roughly the last decade, custody attorneys have seen a gravitational shift in most metro area family law courts towards 50/50, equal parenting time for both parents. This does not mean equal visitation occurs in every case, but it has become more of the norm.
By: Stephen J. Plog If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me whether they could leave Colorado with their kids and if they would get in trouble for doing so I would be a rich man. I suppose I have earned a few nickels answering these types of questions
By W. Curtis WibergHaving handled divorce and custody cases for over two decades, including 14 years as a family lawyer in Denver, I have litigated more cases than I can remember. Cases that don’t settle ultimately go to a hearing or “trial” in front of a judge or magistrate. After
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