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Ban Children from Calling Stepparent “Dad” or “Mom”?
Pennsylvania court reversed order prohibiting child from referring to stepparent as "Dad", finding harm is required to abridge first amendment rights.
Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals: Family Law w/o a Lawyer
Colorado Supreme Court approves Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals to help family law parties without the need to hire attorneys.
Military SBP (Survivor Benefit Plan) 2023 Open Season
During 2023, military retirees a rare SBP open season where they can discontinue current coverage, or elect coverage if not previously elected.
2023 Colorado Super Lawyers Family Law – 4 Years in a Row!
Managing Partner Carl Graham has been named to Colorado Super Lawyers for family law four times in a row, from 2020-2023.
No Relocation with Children After Divorce Without Findings
Colorado court holds no relocation with children after divorce without the trial court making specific "best interest of the child" findings.
Pension Valuation Methods – Cannot Mix & Match at Divorce
Colorado judges cannot combine pension valuation methods into a hybrid at divorce which uses both Net Present Value & Deferred Distribution.
2023 Best Law Firms in America – Family Law Colorado Springs
U.S. News & World Report has named Graham.Law one of the Best Law Firms in America for Family Law Colorado Springs 4 years in a row.
Depreciation & Rental Income for Colorado Child Support
Colorado court holds that straight-line depreciation, but not accelerated depreciation, should be deducted from rental income as a business expense.
ChatGPT – Artificial Intelligence and Colorado Family Law
Can ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence replace lawyers in Colorado family law cases? Not at the moment, but AI is improving.
How to Co-Parent with a Narcissist Parent – Actionable Tips
With a narcissist parent on the other side, successful co-parenting means protecting you and your children, not trying to win every battle.
Colorado Stepparent Adoption – What you Need to Know
Colorado stepparent adoption law provides a simplified adoption process, especially if the biological parent has abandoned the child or is deceased.
How to Get a Marital or Premarital Agreement with Graham.Law
Do your premarital agreement right the first time, and then it will last. Our marital agreement process is comprehensive, but for good reason.
Do it Yourself Prenup or a Prenuptial Agreement Attorney?
We often advise clients they can handle their own case, but a do it yourself prenup has too many risks - you need a prenuptial agreement attorney.
VA Disability is Not Taxed: Does it Count for Child Support?
Federal law prevents states from dividing VA disability in a divorce, but like other non-divisible payments, does not stop it counting as income.
Military Disability Retirement Divided in Divorce?
A DoD ruling, while recognizing that Chapter 61 disability retirement is not divisible, awarded the former spouse a share of the CRDP instead.
Unrealized Gains & Dividends Income for Child Support
Colorado Court rules that "paper gains", unrealized dividends income not withdrawn from an investment, are not income for family support purposes.
SSL Certificate Renewal: Scammers, Spammers, or Just Pushy?
When a company I had never heard of called trying to renew SSL certificates issued by a completely different company, our curiosity was piqued.
Do I Really Need a Colorado Prenuptial Agreement?
A Colorado prenuptial agreement can be a powerful tool to help protect separate property and determine maintenance, but not everyone needs one.
(This) Part-Time Job Not “Shirking” Work for Family Support
Colorado Court rules it was reasonable for a parent to work a 30 hour part-time job instead of 40 hours, so it was not voluntary underemployment.
No Separate Property in a Divorce in Colorado Without Proof
A spouse who is asserting a claim for separate property in a divorce in Colorado has the burden of proving the value of the claim with evidence.
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