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December 20, 2024 | Child Custody, Family Law

What Is the First Right of Refusal in Child Custody Cases?

The first right of refusal is a provision that may be included in custody agreements and child custody orders in Colorado. It allows a parent the right to care for their child when the parent with the scheduled parenting time cannot. It was only relatively recently introduced into Colorado law. Here is what you need…

December 10, 2024 | Divorce

What Happens If Your Spouse Won’t Sign Divorce Papers?

Divorce is a difficult process. Not all spouses want to get divorced – even after the other one initiates divorce proceedings. But what happens if your spouse refuses to sign divorce papers? Can this stop the divorce? An experienced divorce lawyer can help explain the divorce process and the consequences of an unwilling participant. Colorado’s…

November 26, 2024 | Child Custody, Family Law

How to File for Emergency Child Custody

If you are concerned about the safety of your child while in the custody of the other parent, Colorado law allows for the filing of an emergency child custody petition to protect your child. This legal process could result in a change in custody in as little as 24 hours, but its application is reserved…

November 13, 2024 | Divorce, Property Division

How to Negotiate a House Buyout During Divorce

The most valuable asset that many married couples in Colorado have is their home. In some situations, a divorcing couple decides it’s in their best interest for one spouse to buy out the other spouse’s share in the home. Different methods exist to buy out a spouse, but determining the property’s value is the first…

October 31, 2024 | Family Law

What Is a Motion to Enforce in Colorado Family Law?

After your family law case concludes, you are probably hoping that is the end of it and you are done with the court system. However, sometimes the other party may not do what the court has ordered them to do. This can be frustrating, but there are legal remedies available to ensure the court’s order…

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