When married couples split up, dividing assets is often one of the most sensitive and contentious issues they face. Can you divorce without splitting assets? Not every asset that you own is subject to division, so, yes, you may be able to divorce without splitting all of your assets. If there is a particular marital asset you do not wish to split, you may be able to negotiate that your spouse gets a different asset of equal value.  Only those assets that are considered marital property are subject to being split. Assets and property that you already had when you married are generally cons ..read more

There are several ways to establish paternity in Colorado, depending on whether the identity of the father is known or disputed. Whether you are a mother or a potential father, you can use this helpful step-by-step guide to establish paternity in Colorado. How to Establish Paternity When the Father’s Identity Is NOT Disputed This is the route that unwed parents generally go when fathers are known and they are willing to submit a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity to the proper authorities. Depending on the circumstances, this could involve a father completing an “acknowledgment of paternity ..read more

Yes, divorce petitions filed in Colorado can be withdrawn under specific circumstances. If it is not possible to withdraw a divorce petition, there may be alternatives, depending on what each spouse ultimately wants. When a Colorado Divorce Petition Can Be Withdrawn Divorce petitions filed with Colorado courts can be withdrawn or dismissed by the courts when the petitioner has not yet served the other party with a copy of the court documents. In Colorado, the petitioner will typically have 60 days from the date on which the divorce papers are filed to serve his or her spouse with a copy of the ..read more

19 is the age of emancipation in Colorado. That means that child support obligations are generally in effect through the age of 18, until the child’s 19th birthday. Here’s a closer look at what emancipation legally means and how it matters in family court cases in Colorado. What Is Emancipation? Emancipation describes the legal age of adulthood in the context of family courts. It’s the age at which an individual is no longer considered to be a child and, instead, is seen as an adult in the eyes of the law. Emancipation impacts the end date of child support obligations because there is a genera ..read more

COVID-19 numbers are on the rise, and so is promising talk of an effective vaccine. If you’re a parent of a young child, you are concerned for the best interest of your child, and access to the vaccine is likely something that you are thinking about. If you are divorced or otherwise co-parenting, you are familiar with the potential challenge of making medical decisions together, and the issue of having a child vaccinated for COVID-19 in Colorado is one of those major medical decisions. Our Fort Collins divorce and child custody attorneys have helped many co-parents navigate the COVID 19 pandem ..read more

A skilled high conflict child custody attorney can manage and reduce conflict and stress when establishing or modifying parenting time and decision making. High conflict custody can include claims of alienation and child endangerment, disputes over the regular parenting time, vacation and holiday parenting time, communications, and much more. When conflict is high the children can suffer, both in the short term and the long run. Reducing high conflict custody disputes should be a priority to every parent. What Causes High Conflict Custody? High conflict custody can be a result of the initial s ..read more