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What Happens to the Dog? Pet Custody Disputes in Colorado Courts
Dividing property in a divorce is always challenging, but when the property is a beloved pet, emotions run especially high. Many separating couples in Colorado find themselves asking: Who gets to keep the dog? The answer isn’t always what people expect. Pets Are...
Why You Need the Same Lawyer for Divorce and Domestic Violence Charges
In many divorce cases, especially those involving allegations of abuse, family court and criminal court can overlap in ways that dramatically affect the outcome. If you're facing both a divorce and domestic violence charge in Colorado, choosing a single lawyer to...
When DUI Meets Divorce: How a Criminal Charge Can Reshape Family Court Outcomes
Divorce is difficult enough on its own. But when a DUI charge is added to the mix, it introduces serious complications—especially in family court. In Colorado, a DUI can alter the trajectory of a divorce by impacting everything from custody and visitation to...
Prenups in the Digital Age: Can You Protect Crypto, NFTs, or Online Businesses?
Prenuptial agreements aren’t just for wealthy families or celebrities anymore. In today’s digital-first economy, more couples—especially millennials and Gen Z—are coming into marriage with unique assets that didn’t exist a decade ago. Think: crypto wallets, NFTs,...
Revenge Porn & Divorce: Digital Misconduct in Colorado Courts
Divorce cases today involve more than property and parenting—they often include a digital trail of misconduct. In Colorado, courts are seeing a rise in divorce cases involving revenge porn, social media harassment, and the unauthorized sharing of intimate images....
Back-to-School Conflicts: What Happens When Parents Disagree on Education Choices?
When August rolls around, school supply lists and first-day photos aren't the only concerns for separated or divorced parents. Many face a bigger question: What happens if we can’t agree on where our child should go to school? In Colorado, this kind of dispute boils...
Can LGBTQ+ Parents Be Denied Custody? What Amendment J Didn’t Change—and Why Your Case Still Needs Strategy
LGBTQ+ families in Colorado may feel more secure after the enactment of Amendment J, but the law did not guarantee that custody disputes will always go smoothly. Courts still decide based on the “best interests of the child” framework—and biases, procedural missteps,...
Cohabitation Agreements: Growing Need for Non‑Married Couples in Colorado
As more couples in Colorado choose to live together without getting married, they often don’t realize how few legal protections they actually have. Unmarried partners do not receive automatic rights to property, financial support, inheritance, or even parenting unless...
Children’s Voices in Custody: When Do Colorado Courts Listen?
In Colorado custody matters (allocation of parental responsibilities), a child’s wishes may be considered if the child is “sufficiently mature to express reasoned and independent preferences.” That standard comes from the best-interests statute, which lists the...
The Digital Footprint of Abuse: Social Media as Evidence in Domestic Violence Cases
Social media is more than a platform for expression—it’s a digital record that may shape the proceedings in domestic violence cases. From tagged photos and direct messages to posts and metadata, online activity can become compelling evidence to demonstrate patterns of...
Back to School Custody Conflicts: Who Decides on Education in Split Households?
As the new school year approaches, many divorced or separated parents face disagreements over school choices. In Colorado, the parent or parents who hold decision‑making responsibility determine such matters. Here’s how courts handle disputes over education in split...
Can AI Evidence Be Used in Your Divorce? Colorado’s Stance on Smart‑Home Surveillance
In today’s technology-filled homes, voice assistants, doorbell cameras, and connected devices are becoming routine. But when divorce or custody proceedings begin, these “smart” devices can create unexpected legal questions. Can you use smart‑home recordings in court?...