Divorce Blog

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

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

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

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.)

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

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

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

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

Attorneys know the importance of financial disclosures in any divorce case. Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure rule 16.2 sets forth the procedural aspects, or rules, a court expects parties, with or without attorneys, to follow related to case management. This includes rules regarding disclosure of documents and information related to the financial

Going to see a lawyer is like going to the doctor. None of us want to do it. Just like we don’t ask to be sick, we don’t ask to have legal problems. In reality, we will all need the assistance of a doctor at some point over the course of our