Tax season is stressful enough. It can be even more so if you are recently separated or divorced and share custody of your children. Many parents are unsure how to handle tax filings in these situations, which can add unnecessary tension to an already complicated process. If you are a parent who is divorced or … Read More
Child Custody
Understanding Coercive Control in Colorado Custody Cases
The state of Colorado has enacted legislative changes that now recognize damage inflicted apart from physical violence, called coercive control, in custody disputes. These laws emphasize the importance of protecting children from both physical and psychological harm. As a parent, it’s crucial to understand coercive control and how it impacts Colorado custody cases to ensure … Read More
Signs It’s Time to Update Your Parenting Plan
A well-crafted parenting plan is the cornerstone of a successful co-parenting arrangement. It helps reduce misunderstandings, provides clarity, and keeps the focus on what matters most: the well-being of your children. However, as life evolves, so do the needs of your family. While parenting plans are designed to provide structure, they’re not set in stone. … Read More
How Do Taxes Work During a Divorce in Colorado?
Divorce can significantly impact your financial situation, especially when it comes to taxes. Taxes may impact key provisions of your divorce agreement including alimony, child custody, division of assets, and other financial arrangements. Knowing where taxes and divorce intersect can help you navigate financial decisions during your divorce and achieve a positive financial outcome for … Read More
Navigating Child Custody Agreements Over Summer
Your typical co-parenting routine will likely change when your kids are out of school and on summer vacation. The kids no longer have school for seven hours a day, five days a week. This freedom for them presents opportunities for fun but challenges for you regarding co-parenting. Some common custodial issues co-parents face over summer … Read More
Back-to-School Prep: Adjusting Custody Agreements Post-Summer
Returning to school after summer vacation is often difficult for your kids and bittersweet for you. Shifting from your summer routine back into your school routine involves a lot of change and preparation. One major aspect of your lives that may change is your custody arrangement. While some families have a single custody arrangement year-round, many have … Read More
Understanding Types of Child Custody Arrangements in Colorado
Whether you’re filing for a divorce or legal separation, child custody can be a major source of stress for couples with children. Whether you’re terminating a partnership with a co-parent or requesting a parenting plan modification, understanding the legal intricacies of child custody matters is essential to protect the safety and well-being of your children. In this blog, we’ll review … Read More
What to Do When the Court Gets Your Divorce or Custody Case Wrong: Appeals, Petitions for Review, and Motions for Post-Trial Relief
When going through your divorce or child custody case, you will either be assigned a Judge or Magistrate to preside over the proceedings. While some cases require very little Court presence (this is usually because both parties come to a settlement), other cases may require a heavy Court presence. These can be high-conflict cases – the cases where you … Read More
Understanding Child-Based Tax Credits: A Guide for Colorado Parents
Tax season can be stressful enough without the added complication of disagreements and confusion over which parent can claim the child on their taxes. This issue doesn’t have to be complicated. Our experienced family law attorneys can help shed light on some of the most frequently asked questions so you can head into tax season … Read More
Filing Taxes When You Share Child Custody
Tax filing time can be a stressful time of the year, and this is especially true if you are recently separated or divorced and share custody of your children. Many people are unsure of how to handle filing taxes when they share custody of their children, and this uncertainty can add an extra layer of stress to an already complicated process. … Read More