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Understanding Contempt of Court in Family Law

If you are subject to a family law order and are accused of violating it or your ex continues to violate an order, contempt of court could apply. Here is what to know about these proceedings What Is Contempt of Court? Contempt of court refers to actions that disrespect the authority of a court. Contempt…

Why You Might Need a Divorce Lawyer Even with a Prenup

What is a Prenup? A prenup or prenuptial agreement is a legal contract signed by future spouses before marriage created by the Uniform Premarital and Marital Agreements Act in 1983. Colorado adopted this act in 2014 under Colorado Stat. §14-2-301. A prenup defines property rights and financial obligations between future spouses. It designates the division of…

August 27, 2021 | Child Custody, Firm News

Should you let your child choose their custody schedule?

When you have an older child who has an opinion about your divorce, one of the things you may consider is allowing them to have some say in their custody schedule. Young teens and young adults may be frustrated or annoyed about the divorce. They could be struggling to process what this means for their…

July 21, 2021 | Child Custody, Firm News

Should we consider “nesting?”

Assuming that there is no interpersonal or substance abuse present in your home, it is highly likely that you will share your children with your spouse in joint custody following your divorce. This presents problems for most families, and deciding where to live is often chief among them. For this reason, families of all income…

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