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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…

If you are subject to a family law order and are accused of violating it or your ex continues to violate an order, contempt of court could apply. Here is what to know about these proceedings What Is Contempt of Court? Contempt of court refers to actions that disrespect the authority of a court. Contempt…

What is a Prenup? A prenup or prenuptial agreement is a legal contract signed by future spouses before marriage created by the Uniform Premarital and Marital Agreements Act in 1983. Colorado adopted this act in 2014 under Colorado Stat. §14-2-301. A prenup defines property rights and financial obligations between future spouses. It designates the division of…

When you have an older child who has an opinion about your divorce, one of the things you may consider is allowing them to have some say in their custody schedule. Young teens and young adults may be frustrated or annoyed about the divorce. They could be struggling to process what this means for their…

Assuming that there is no interpersonal or substance abuse present in your home, it is highly likely that you will share your children with your spouse in joint custody following your divorce. This presents problems for most families, and deciding where to live is often chief among them. For this reason, families of all income…