Child Abuse May Include Witnessing Domestic Violence
When one parent commits domestic violence against the other parent in the child's presence, it may be child abuse if the child's mental well-being is harmed.
Post 911 GI Bill Debt – Massive Liability in a Divorce?
A Post 911 GI Bill debt? Yes, it can happen when a military member transfers benefits to family members, then does not serve the required time.
Covid: State Won’t Suspend License for Support Arrears
Many states may suspend licenses of parents with child support arrears. During the Covid-19 pandemic, one state has decided to stop.
Good vs Bad Co-Parenting: Helping Your Colorado Custody Case
Good co-parenting with a difficult person on the other side is far from easy. But to help your child custody case, avoid being a bad co-parent.
No-Fault Divorce Survives Legal Challenges
Colorado, like the rest of the country, has had no-fault divorce for decades. Periodically, a spouse will challenge such laws, arguing fault should be required.
Joint Title Not Defeat Separate Property Claim at Divorce
A surprising decision from the Colorado Court of Appeals has held that separate funds in an account with joint title remained a spouse's separate property.
Colorado Alimony Appeal Rejected In New Court Case
The Court of Appeals rejected all of a husband’s claims on a Colorado alimony appeal, including a surprising ruling regarding not counting investment income.
Spouse Awarded Proportional Share of Account Value Increase
When an account is divided at dissolution, each spouse also receives a share of the account value increase between the dates of award and actual division.
Court Cannot Order Parent to Name Social Security Payee
The Colorado Court of Appeals recently held that a trial court cannot order a parent to name the other parent as payee for his Social Security benefits.
What’s Mine is Mine… Colorado Divorce & Equal Asset Division
The debt & asset division in a Colorado divorce must be fair, usually that means equal, but not necessarily so.
Military Relocation and Child Custody – Air Force Victory
Some good military relocation and child custody news - the Air Force will now formally consider parenting orders when determining duty stations.
Star Wars Royalties “Forced” from Actor at Divorce
Actor Ewan McGregor, who portrayed Obi-Wan Kenobi in the prequel trilogy, shares half of his Star Wars residuals with ex-wife as part of the divorce settlement.
ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act) & Colorado Adoption
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Covid-19 at El Paso County Courthouse Limits Operations
An El Paso County Courthouse employee has tested positive for Covid-19, resulting in the courthouse restricting operations to emergencies for 2 weeks.
No Putative Spouse After Failed CO Common Law Marriage Claim
The Colorado Court of Appeals just held that a person is not a putative spouse after a failed common law marriage claim without a legal impediment to marriage.
Kanye West Bold Divorce Tweet to Kim Kardashian – Bad Idea
Kanye West this week tweeted that he's been trying to divorce Kim Kardashian. Pretty much every family law attorney would advise against using Twitter.
Carl Graham Named Fellow in Prestigious AAML
Graham.Law is pleased to announce that managing partner Carl O. Graham has been accepted as a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, or AAML.
Proper Court Attire: Achieve Success with a Cut Above
Even though justice is blind, image is still important. Wear proper court attire & act respectfully to avoid hurting your Colorado family law case.
Child Endangerment: Domestic Violence & Colorado Custody
Child endangerment requires protecting the children from the perpetrator, whether it's the other parent, or a new significant other.
Child Custody Modification – Right to Hearing in Colorado
When a parent files a motion for a child custody modification that complies with court rules, the court is required to set the matter for a hearing.