Year: 2026

Many decisions must be made during divorces, separations, and child custody and support agreements. Mediation is often used to help couples reach agreements on a variety of matters. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is drafted at the end of the process to outline all areas that couples have agreed upon. A Broomfield family law lawyer…

When it comes to divorce in Colorado, it does not matter who is the first to file. As a no-fault state, it is not incumbent upon you to demonstrate that your spouse was at fault for the end of your marriage. However, there can be benefits to filing first that you may want to consider…

When a child is born to unmarried parents, mothers automatically have legal custody rights, but fathers must establish paternity to have parental rights. This may be done at birth or later on, depending on the situation. If you wish to establish paternity, talk to a Broomfield family law attorney about how to navigate the legal…

Colorado law permits marriage by proxy, a legal allowance for two people to marry even when they are not physically together for an actual ceremony. In the ideal situation, two people who wish to marry must be present with witnesses to support the process. However, in some cases today, it is hard for two people…

A Request for Orders (RFO) is a formal request to modify or make orders in an ongoing case. These orders may address various aspects of the case, including parenting time, support, custody of minor or disabled children, or enforcement of existing court orders. It is critical that you understand what an RFO is in Colorado…

Child custody decisions are more complicated for unmarried parents than they are for their counterparts. Extra steps are generally required to establish parentage, especially for fathers. Talk to a Broomfield child custody lawyer from Danielsen Westhoff today to help you navigate the nuanced complexities of these cases and ensure your child and your rights are…

Colorado family law courts prefer a 50/50 solution for parenting time between divorcing parents. However, this may present some concerns when it comes time to file taxes, since each parent may wish to benefit from claiming the child as a dependent. A Broomfield child custody lawyer from Danielsen Westhoff, PC, can help you understand who…

After a divorce, a child support order sets the amount paid each month from one parent to the other. Typically, medical costs are part of that order, and parents must make certain decisions about how to use insurance and other coverage options. Yet when a child has extraordinary bills, how does child support cover medical…

Step-parents in Colorado often take on a parenting role for their spouse’s children. In many cases, the step-parent may even refer to the children as their own in daily life. However, the adults legal relationship is to the children’s natural parent, and that does not extend to the children, which can make it difficult to…

A court’s decision to terminate parental rights does not come without significant evidence that the parent poses a risk to the child’s well-being. The process severs the legal relationship between a parent and a child, relieving the parent of any rights or responsibilities. If you find yourself in a situation involving possible termination or parental…