While child custody issues may be more simple when a baby's parents are married at the time of birth, an increasing number of Colorado parents are facing a different situation. A mother may not list her baby's father on the birth certificate if she was not married or...
Year: 2018
How is criminal mischief different from a felony in Colorado?
Summer break is in full swing. College and high school students alike have anticipated free time to spend with friends and socialize at parties. Grill outs, bonfire, nights out at the beach and at vacation homes are hotspots for young adults to hang out. Sometimes the...
Injunctions that are issued when divorces are pending
When people want to get divorced in Colorado, they need to be prepared for some of the restrictions that will be placed on them once they file their petitions for dissolution. When divorce petitions are filed in the state, the court issues several automatic...
Female breadwinners consider implications of divorce
Female breadwinners in Colorado and across the country are now having the broader conversation about the implications of divorce. Women are becoming savvier in taking ownership of their careers and becoming successful, but they may be responsible for alimony after...
Consequences of a minor in possession charge at CU Boulder
There are a ton of new experiences for you in store in college. An aspect of that can include alcohol, which comes with its own rules. You want to have fun, but obey the rules of your school at the same time. Make sure you are aware of these so your college experience...
The impact of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on alimony payments
For many ex-spouses in Colorado, coming to an agreement on alimony can be an arduous task. To begin with, creating a payment structure that offers the recipient what they want while helping the payer maintain as much of their income as possible is no easy feat....
How authorities define harassment
Harassment cases in Colorado or anywhere else in the country could either be civil or criminal. Civil matters include sexual harassment cases or those involving violations of housing laws. Criminal matters tend to involve cases such as stalking, and the states...
Film examines child support and African-American fathers
Some Colorado fathers who have fallen behind in child support payments may be dealing with a combination of factors that includes little or no income and a lack of knowledge about how to navigate the child support system. In a documentary film about child support and...
AASM warns of drowsy driving risks within ridesharing industry
People in Colorado generally enjoy the convenience provided by ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft. Passengers, however, might not realize that drivers for these companies could work long hours and experience sleep deprivation. A recent statement from the...
Joint legal custody can work for parents and adults
When divorced parents are willing to communicate and work together for the sake of their child, joint legal custody can be an effective arrangement. Even when parents in Colorado or any other state don't think that they can work together, such an arrangement may give...