By: Jessica A. Bryant One question every person in the middle of a Court case faces at some point or another, whether in a divorce case, custody case, or other Colorado family law related matter, is “How do I prove my argument to the Court?” You may have a winning argument, but
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The Dangers of Not Getting Around to Making Divorce Official
By: W. Curtis Wiberg Every so often, Plog & Stein, P.C. receives calls from someone who states that they’ve been separated for years from their spouse, but that neither party ever bothered to make the divorce official. While typically, it’s no big deal if both spouses agree to just amicably make it
Six of the Strangest U.S. Divorce Laws
Divorce laws can be complex, but some of them can even be downright strange. The following is a list of six strange divorce laws that are actually still on the books: In New York, any kind of professional degree or license, like a nursing or law degree, can be considered marital property
The Truth Behind Five Common Divorce Myths
Divorce can be a challenge, and there are many myths out there that can make it even more confusing. We have set the record straight on four of the most common pieces of misinformation about divorce so that you will have a better idea what to expect in your own case. Myth
Custody & Telephone Visitation (Part 1)
By: Stephen J. Plog Custody attorneys are keenly aware of the major and minor issues to be dealt with in divorce or custody cases. Of course, the major issues primarily relate to legal custody (parental responsibility regarding the making of major decisions), visitation (parenting time), and primary residential custody. Though the core
Child Support and Retroactivity
By: Stephen J. Plog Family law attorneys deal with a wide array of issues, both financial and child related. One of the three main areas of family law, often subsumed into a divorce or custody case, is child support. In Colorado, establishment of child support is governed by Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.)
Transferring Your Colorado Child Custody Case to Another State
By: Stephen J. Plog We’ve all seen movies or TV shows in which “the new kid” comes to school, having moved from somewhere far away. He might be the child of a military officer or she might have that country twang in her accent as she navigates her way through the new
Allocating Marital Property In Lieu of Maintenance (Alimony)
By: Stephen Plog In any Denver area divorce case, there are many issues which need to be resolved, whether through settlement or ultimately a contested hearing in front of a judge. Those issues will generally either be related to finances or child custody. Two of the core issues that can arise in
Consequences of Refusing Court-Ordered Parenting Time
By: Stephen Plog A couple of weeks ago, while browsing the news on the internet I happened upon a story regarding a Michigan custody case which left me speechless. My jaw dropped, I spilled my coffee, and instantly started pondering the ramifications the story would have if this kind of judicial nonsense
What to Expect if Your Divorce Goes to Trial
If you are considering a divorce, things could happen in one of two ways. If possible, it is usually preferable if you and your spouse can come to agreements on things like property division and child care arrangements outside of court with the assistance of a mediator or an attorney. In the