Category: Family Law

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…

Getting married is often a romantic, whimsical experience. While everyone deserves to get caught up in their love for a partner, the legal component of a marriage is a contract, and like any other contractual agreement, you can benefit from protecting yourself. In marriage, this is done through a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. An experienced…

Common law marriage in Colorado establishes the same legal rights for couples as those participating in ceremonial marriage traditions. Like all married couples, complex legal matters can arise for common law couples. Recognizing your rights in a common law marriage can help when a relationship ends, a partner dies, or other legal challenges arise. Understanding…

A parent has the right to file an emergency motion when they believe a child is in imminent danger due to the other parent’s actions. Evidence must demonstrate that a parent’s behaviors threaten a child’s physical and emotional well-being. Seeking experienced legal representation from an experienced Broomfield family law lawyer when filing an emergency motion to…

Legal directives and court orders in Colorado family law cases create a framework establishing an individual’s responsibilities to a child, spouse, or former marital partner. Failing to follow a family court order or intentionally interfering with a court directive can lead to contempt of court charges in Colorado. What is Contempt of Court in Colorado?…

Family planning and reproduction laws are often an immense source of stress for families in Colorado. Whether you choose to support a child in need or pursue growing your family through surrogacy, the legal process can be extensive and overwhelming, and the last thing you want to do is leave a legal loophole because you…

The choice to adopt is a large and deeply personal decision. While it is not a decision to make lightly, it is one that can have a positive effect that ripples through generations. The process is not simple and requires a significant amount of time and energy. However, working with a Brookfield adoption attorney from Danielsen Westhoff…

The division of marital property can lead to contentious disputes, often prolonging the divorce process. Couples in a Broomfield high-asset divorce can benefit from mediation to navigate conflict and provide a more efficient path to the dissolution of marriage. Reducing conflict in a high-asset divorce offers immediate and lasting benefits. Mediation Creates a Neutral Environment Litigating a…

Couples have options on how to handle divorce proceedings in Colorado. Understanding the differences between litigation and mediation in divorce allows you to take more control over the outcome of a Colorado divorce. While Colorado family courts may require mediation before pursuing litigation in the divorce process, having crucial information about both approaches to dissolving a…