One of the most common questions parents have about joint custody in Colorado is how this custody arrangement will affect their child support obligations. In the case of joint custody, is child support required? If so, who will pay it? When parents have shared physical custody, they are both expected to contribute to the child’s…
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…
Failing to make court-ordered child support can result in serious consequences, including incarceration. However, options may be available to help if you find yourself in financial difficulty and unable to make payments. An experienced Boulder family attorney from Stahly Mehrtens Miner LLC can review your circumstances and guide you toward a resolution in your child…
In most cases, the remarriage of either parent does not affect child support in Colorado. A parent’s remarriage is not a statutory reason to modify a child support obligation because a new spouse’s income is not considered when calculating child support from a previous relationship. There are few circumstances where remarriage may affect child support…
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…
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