With almost each new client call I get, whether for a divorce or child custody case, one of the first questions I ask, presuming there is an existing case is, “who is the other attorney?” One might think this is a silly question that doesn’t matter. To the contrary, it can make
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Statutory Protections at the Start of Your Divorce Case
Over my years of practicing divorce, or family law, in Colorado, I have come to realize the fear that people generally feel at the start of a divorce. They are going into the unknown, whether they are filing the case or have just been served. They do not know what the future
To Be or Not to Be? Income in a Colorado Child Support Case
As a divorce lawyer in Denver, one of the most common issues I see in child support battles, beyond whether someone is appropriately employed, relates to what does or does not constitute income for child support purposes. With this article, my hope is to clarify some things for my readers regarding the
Witness Deadlines and Your Divorce or Custody Hearing
In Colorado, most procedural issues regarding litigation of a divorce or custody case are set forth in Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 16.2. This rule, in essence, sets forth procedure from start to finish of a family law case. Though we see most cases settle without ever having to go to
Options in a Colorado Custody Case When You Have Joint Decision Making and Can’t Agree
In Colorado custody law, what used to be called “custody” is now technically called “parental responsibility.” The right to make major decisions for the children used to be called “legal custody.” Legal custody is now generally referred to in Colorado family law circles as “parental responsibility” as relates to the making of
Are You Common Law Married Under Colorado Law and Do You Need A Divorce?
The Denver divorce lawyers at Plog & Stein, P.C. receive multiple calls or inquiries from people related to divorce and custody. One of the fairly common questions people might ask about relates to common law marriage. There are many misconceptions among the general public as to what constitutes a common law marriage
The 3 Court Stages of a Divorce
As a divorce lawyer in Denver, I have seen various changes to the divorce process over the years. In the olden days (late 1990’s to early 2000’s), the divorce process consisted of essentially two phases: temporary orders and permanent orders. In the early part of the last decade, the Colorado legislature decided
Back to School: Your Divorce or Custody Case
August and September are upon us. That means the time of year when the children start, or go back, to school. We see various issues that arise regarding school. These issues can be educational, financial, or related to aspects of a visitation or custody battle. Below are some of the topics that
Dividing Retirement Plans During a Divorce
The law firm of Plog & Stein, P.C. practices solely family law in the Denver, Colorado area. As a divorce attorney in Denver, I handle all aspects of such cases, including the division of marital property. Though some have been depleted, or gone up and down and up and down over the
HOW MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES CAN AFFECT YOUR COLORADO CUSTODY CASE
Plog & Stein, P.C. deals with all types of domestic relations cases, including custody matters. When dealing with these cases, we hear a wide array of allegations raised by one party concerning the other. This can include allegations regarding past criminal acts, drug use, domestic violence, and more. An issue often raised