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If you have reason to believe your child is no longer safe with their other parent, it is imperative that you take legal action. Failure to do so could be considered negligent on your part. However, before you act in haste, it is important to remain calm and gather the evidence and proof of child…

Adoptions in Colorado can be revoked in limited circumstances. Although adoption can be a great way for people to expand their families and take care of children in need, adoption does not always work out. These are often emotional situations and decisions that are not made lightly. It is important to understand your legal rights…

When spouses pursue a divorce, an imbalance of finances between the two parties is a frequent issue. For example, one party may be the breadwinner, while the other is a stay-at-home parent. While this arrangement may be agreeable for the spouses during their marriage, this may no longer be enough to support the lesser-earning spouse…

When planning to get married, signing a prenuptial agreement or prenup may be part of your planning process. For some, a prenuptial agreement can feel distrustful of your spouse, or it may feel as though you are preparing for divorce before you are married. However, a prenuptial agreement can provide certain safeguards and protections for both spouses,…

Several factors determine child custody arrangements in Colorado. However, the ultimate deciding factor in the court’s custody decision is the children’s best interests. The following outlines child custody decisions in Colorado and how the best interests of the child standard could affect a sibling custody arrangement. For case-specific information, speak with an experienced Broomfield child…

Who decides where your child will go to school after a divorce in Colorado depends on any prior school agreements and the Allocation of Parental Responsibilities outlined in your court-ordered Parenting Plan. You and your co-parent must complete and agree to a parenting plan before finalizing your divorce. If you and your spouse cannot agree…

Legal separation and divorce have similar characteristics. However, the two are fundamentally different legal actions. If you are considering either of these marital actions in Colorado, you need a firm understanding of each before deciding. The following briefly describes legal separation and divorce, along with their key points. By no means is this article a…

Parents choose to relocate for several reasons. A parent may move for a better job opportunity, to be closer to their family, or to join a new spouse. Regardless of why a parent may relocate, they must do so within the bounds of Colorado’s relocation laws. These laws vary depending upon the moving parent and…

Facing a high-asset divorce in Colorado can be daunting. While spouses in high-asset divorces must resolve the same basic issues as all divorcing spouses in Colorado, doing so can quickly become complex. The choices made by spouses in high-asset divorces can have a lifelong impact on their finances and lifestyle as well as inheritance or…

Judges in Colorado have wide discretion when it comes to awarding alimony. Although the state’s statutory guidelines only apply to marriages lasting from three to 20 years, judges review the circumstances of each case individually when a spouse requests alimony. The following article briefly discusses marriage length and its effect on Colorado spousal maintenance. For…