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What Happens When the Victim Recants in a Domestic Violence Case?
It is one of the most common misconceptions in criminal law: if the victim takes back their statement, the domestic violence case goes away. In Colorado, that is almost never how it works. Recantation, when an alleged victim withdraws or contradicts their earlier...
The Stauch Retrial: What a Biased Juror Can Mean for Any Colorado Criminal Case
On April 2, 2026, the Colorado Court of Appeals overturned the murder conviction of Letecia Stauch, who was found guilty in 2023 of killing her 11-year-old stepson Gannon Stauch in El Paso County. The three-judge panel vacated her convictions and ordered a new trial,...
Marrying Into Debt: How Colorado Handles Student Loans, Credit Cards, and Car Loans in Divorce
Most people going through a divorce think about the house, the retirement accounts, and who gets the car. Debt tends to get less attention until it lands on the table and suddenly becomes one of the most contested issues in the case. Colorado law treats debt the same...
What Happens to Child Support When You Lose Your Job?
Losing a job is stressful under any circumstances. When you have a court-ordered child support obligation, it adds a layer of urgency that most people are not prepared for. The question comes up constantly: can you stop paying, reduce your payments, or at least pause...
What the Air Force’s Child Custody Assignment Policy Means for Divorced Airmen in Colorado Springs
If you are stationed at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Peterson Space Force Base, or Schriever Space Force Base and going through a divorce, one question almost always comes up: what happens when you get reassigned? For years, Airmen had few options. A Permanent Change...
What Happens If You Miss a Court Date in Colorado?
Missing a court date can feel like a small mistake. In reality, it can create serious legal consequences — especially in criminal cases. Whether the hearing involves a DUI, domestic violence charge, or another criminal matter, failing to appear in court can quickly...
Does the SCRA Protect You During a Divorce in Colorado Springs?
If you’re stationed at Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, or the U.S. Air Force Academy and facing divorce in El Paso County, you may be wondering: Does the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protect me? The answer is yes — but...
Temporary Orders: What Happens in the First 60 Days of Divorce in Colorado?
Filing for divorce is emotional. But once the Petition is filed, the legal process begins immediately, and the first 60 days often shape the entire case. Many people assume nothing significant happens until the divorce is final. In Colorado, that assumption is...
What Judges Actually Care About in Custody Cases (And What They Don’t)
Custody cases are emotional. Understandably so. When parents walk into court, they often believe the judge will focus on who’s “right,” who’s “wrong,” or who has been the better spouse. But Colorado custody decisions are not about punishing one parent or rewarding the...
What Happens If You Violate a Protective Order—Even “Accidentally”?
Protective orders in Colorado are enforced strictly, and one of the most common and costly mistakes people make is assuming that intent determines whether a violation occurred. Often, it does not. Many violations happen without anger, malice, or an attempt to cause...
Protective Orders in Colorado: What They Do—and What They Don’t
Protective orders are often misunderstood—and that confusion can carry serious legal consequences. Some people believe a protective order is “just paperwork.” Others assume it automatically proves abuse, decides custody, or guarantees safety. In reality, protective...
What “Best Interests of the Child” Really Means in Colorado Courts
If you’re involved in a custody or parenting case in Colorado, you will hear one phrase over and over again: “The best interests of the child.” Parents often assume this means the court will decide based on what feels fair—or what one parent believes is best. In...