In Colorado, as in many states, the judicial branch provides self-help forms for the court process. These forms are created to afford greater access to justice to people who cannot afford - or think they cannot afford - the services of an attorney. The forms are developed with the guidance of lawyers and meant to be one-size-fits-all.
Making It Work For The Kids: Examples Of Effective Co-Parenting
There is little dispute that ongoing parental conflict is detrimental to children. A child's exposure to parental conflict diverts the child's focus and energy from being a child and learning social and educational skills, to attempting to figure out why his or her parents cannot get along. Good lawyers always address the impact of high conflict on the children with their clients. In December, 2016, the Colorado Supreme Court approved an amendment to the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct to add the following language to a comment to Rule 1.2:
How to select the right family law attorney for your case
In our previous post, we addressed the importance of the following as part of the initial process of selecting an attorney:
Initial steps to take to find the right family law attorney
When people are faced with a family law matter - such as divorce, parenting time, adoption, child support - they often have the question: how do I choose an attorney? Most people don't know a family law attorney already or don't have experience choosing any kind of lawyer at all.
Are pets family or property? The law is catching up.
Most people understand that pets mean much more to families than a piece of furniture. But when it comes to deciding who gets a pet in a divorce, the majority of state laws include pets right along with the rest of a couples' personal property to be divided.
Tips To Keep Kids Out Of The Middle Of A Family Law Dispute
Every family law matter comes with emotional strain and stress. It is normal to feel overwhelmed, angry and sad. However, when kids are involved, it is never okay to put them in the middle of a dispute. When a relationship breaks up, kids will inevitably be affected. The goal should always be to minimize the impact on your children.
