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The Role of Family Lawyers in Colorado
When it comes to matters of family law, having a knowledgeable and compassionate legal advocate on your side can make all the difference. At Boal Law Firm, we understand the mechanics of Colorado's domestic courts and are committed to guiding our clients through these...
A Guide to Divorce in Colorado
Navigating the complexities of divorce can be an emotional and stressful experience. Understanding the basics of how the process works in your state can provide some clarity during this difficult time. At Boal Law, we strive to assist you in understanding these...
An Overview of Child Support in Colorado
Sadly, more than 1 out of every 2 marriages now end in divorce. The fallout of divorce impacts more than just the married couple splitting up, and no one feels this impact more than the divorcing couple’s children. It has been my experience that many parents going...
Cohabitation & Communication While Splitting Up
Many relationships end when couples lose the ability or desire to communicate effectively with one another. However, communication between parents cannot end entirely when they have children. Unfortunately, when hearing and listening to one another was the problem...
Going It Alone (If You Have No Other Choice)
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...
Which State Has Jurisdiction Over My Kids?
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...
Leave Me Alone: Preventing Contact in the Colorado Court System
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...
Navigating Legal Paternity
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Colorado Springs Family Law and Child Custody
Parental Responsibilities and Child Custody in Colorado Divorce alone is an unsettling matter for everyone involved. From taking the first steps in filing the case to dividing assets, there are hundreds of details to comb through. All of the effort and energy that is...
Marital Property: What’s Mine Is Not Yours. Or Is It?
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...
My spouse has filed for divorce. What’s next?
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...
Do you need an attorney to get divorced?
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...