Contempt: 3 Typical Scenarios

in Child Support, Divorce, Parenting Time

Throughout your domestic relations case you will receive various different Court Orders. Most parties abide by these Orders, and follow the law. But, sometimes, a party decides not to follow an Order, requiring the innocent party to initiate a contempt action. A contempt action is designed to get a party to comply with the Order, and punish the non-complying party if necessary. Here are three typical scenarios where contempt can arise: Refinance – as part of your divorce settlement, or permanent orders, your spouse may have stayed in the home and agreed to refinance the house to remove your name...

31 October

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Calculating Your Income: Three Reasons Why it Matters

Posted by Laura Kendrick

in Child Support, Divorce, Parenting Time

If you’re dealing with a domestic relations case in Colorado, be it parenting time, child support, divorce, or otherwise, chances are you’ve had to disclose your current monthly income, as well as other relevant financial information. The disclosure of financial information in a domestic relations case can be tedious, and painful. As a result, the tendency is to gloss over the details when it matters most. But that can lead to dire consequences down the line. Here are three reasons that you’ll want to ensure your income is calculated accurately, the first time around: You Can Never Take it Back...

30 October

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Mediation: Five Things to Know Before You Negotiate

Posted by Laura Kendrick

in Child Support, Divorce, Parenting Time

If you’re dealing with a domestic relations or family law issue in Colorado, there is a high likelihood that you are required to participate in mediation. Mediation is a confidential process where you enter into settlement negotiations with the other side, in an attempt to resolve your case. Here are five things to know before you enter into mediation: The Format – chances are you will participate in “shuttle mediation.” This is where a mediator puts you and the opposing party in different rooms, and shuttles offers back and forth. This is the most common format, and works well for...

25 October

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Negotiating a Parenting Plan: 3 Things NOT to do

Posted by Laura Kendrick

in Parenting Time

Negotiating a Parenting Plan can be difficult and tedious. However, as most Judges will explain to you, reaching a compromise regarding your children is far better than having a Judge decide your fate. Like everything, doing things right the first time around will help you greatly in the long run. Here are three things NOT to do when negotiating your Parenting Plan: Skim through it – this may seem obvious, but don’t skim through your Parenting Plan. You need to read your Parenting Plan. This isn’t a hoop you have to jump through to get to the end of the...

24 October

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Motion to Restrict Parenting Time – Three Steps

Posted by Laura Kendrick

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A Motion to Restrict Parenting Time is a serious remedy designed to assist a party in the event their children are in imminent physical or emotional danger. Knowing the procedure behind a Motion to Restrict can help you act quickly in the event you need to protect your children. Here are three steps to the process: File the Motion – a Motion to Restrict Parenting Time is filed pursuant to C.R.S. 14-10-129(4). You will need to make specific factual allegations, under penalty of perjury, regarding precisely why you believe your children are in imminent physical or emotional danger by...

24 October

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Parenting Time Motions: Three Types of Modifications

Posted by Laura Kendrick

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What happens when the schedule you currently have no longer works for your kids? In that situation, you may need a modification of parenting time. Here are three common types of modifications: Motion to Modify Parenting Time – this is a very common motion, which allows you to request that the Court modify parenting time to something different than what you are currently exercising. You may want a substantial increase in your parenting time, or you may just want to move around a few days here and there. Either way, you will need to file a Motion to Modify Parenting...