Lawyers are expensive, thus, not everyone can afford to hire a lawyer. Even so, anyone may find themselves facing a court appearance for one reason or another. A person who represents his or herself in court is referred to as appearing pro se. Representing yourself, even if you are a [...]
Colorado's population has exploded over the past twenty years. Most of us who live here are from other places, and left behind families, lives, and histories in the places we came from. Many of us moved to Colorado for a change in lifestyle, while others end up here by way [...]
If you have someone in your life that you'd rather not be around, you're certainly not alone. Most of us know people who, for one reason or another, we don't get along with, whether it be a personality conflict, a history of disputes, or otherwise. When that person is your [...]
Human beings have a fundamental need to know and understand who we are and where we come from. Knowing who our parents are is often necessary to understanding ourselves, regardless of whether we are like our parents or completely different. So what happens when a child’s biological, or natural [...]
Divorce is usually not an easy decision, and hardly ever a simple process. When it comes to division of assets, what constitutes martial property is one of the first in questions that must be asked. Colorado is a separate property state. This means that in the case of a divorce, [...]
No one likes receiving divorce paperwork. Even when you know your marriage is over, being on the receiving end of a large stack of court documents signed by your spouse and his or her attorney conjures up a lot of emotions and a number of choice words like "#$%!@#!", "&$%#@$!#", [...]
Many if not most people going through a divorce aren't thrilled by the idea of having to hire a lawyer. After all, lawyers are expensive and there is a common perception that lawyers unnecessarily complicate matters and make everything difficult for no good reason. Do you need a lawyer to [...]
Getting divorced can understandably be an overwhelming experience from an emotional standpoint. However, it can also be financially stressful, especially if you earn less than your spouse does. Fortunately, you may be able to receive spousal maintenance, otherwise known as alimony or spousal support, during the divorce process and for [...]
You and your ex-spouse probably spent a significant amount of time hammering out your parenting time arrangement. Whether it was in your child's best interests to share joint custody or to have one parent take on the role of custodial parent, your agreement reflects what was managable for your lives [...]
There are many things to consider during a divorce, but for Colorado parents, none are quite as serious as child custody. Parents typically want custody arrangements that will be in their children's best interests, but most are also understandably concerned about losing time, and consequently a relationship, with their child. [...]
