Denver Divorce Talk

Negotiating and agreeing to a parenting plan can be an arduous task for everyone involved.  Once all of the parties involved have agreed on a schedule and plan that works, and that plan has been accepted by the court, it can be unpleasant to rock the boat if one party [...]

In the majority of Colorado districts, the Court often orders a form of alternative dispute resolution before they will schedule a hearing on disputed issues. The most common form ordered is mediation. It can be a costly endeavor but if the parties’ are sincere about settling their disputed issues, it can be very productive. [...]

Several jurisdictions recognize parental alienation by another parent as an actual, and diagnosable issue.  In those jurisdictions, it is weighed heavily because the Court recognizes the susceptibility of children to the influences of a parent.Â
While Courts look at the relationship between the parties when making determinations about parenting time exchanges, as well as in [...]

Remember the good old days when we all sent our letters by what is commonly known today as “snail mail?”  It was great.  You could get into a heated argument with someone, write them the nastiest letter in the world, sleep on it, wake up in the morning, and then decide, “Maybe its best if [...]

As we all know, the winter holidays sneak up on us quickly.  That is why it is so important to consider your plans with children early.  Very often, we run into situations where clients and prospective clients contact our office at the last minute regarding disputes over holiday parenting time.  Here are a few tips [...]

All too frequently, I see parents in a situation where the kids have been moved without notice.  One parent unilaterally decides to up and move in the middle of the night, without consent, planning or consultation with the other parent.
Unfortunately for the kids, the law treats this situation differently, not based on the needs of [...]

A recent case in New Hampshire highlights the difficulty for family law courts when parents disagree about their child’s education. In the New Hampshire case, the mother wanted their daughter to continue homeschooling with her, while the father wanted his daughter to begin public education. That court held that based on the circumstances, [...]