Understanding Coercive Control in Colorado Custody Cases

February 19, 2025Child Custody, Family Law, Parenting Plans

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

How Do Taxes Work During a Divorce in Colorado?

January 16, 2025Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Parenting Plans

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

July 30, 2024Child Custody

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

July 25, 2024Child Custody

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

May 28, 2024Child Custody, Divorce

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

May 14, 2024Child Custody, Divorce

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

Filing Taxes When You Share Child Custody

April 25, 2023Child Custody, Parenting Plans

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