Why Estate Planning is Critical for Unmarried Couples
Oftentimes, people don't think about estate planning until they're married. But the reality is that estate planning is just as important — and in some instances more important — when you are in a relationship but not married and especially if you are not planning to...
A Parent’s Guide to Children and Divorce (Infographic)
As a family and divorce attorney in Littleton, Colorado, I see a wide variety of cases and a range of ways divorce is handled between not only the couple, but between parents and their kids. There is also a lot of confusion and misinformation out there about divorce...
Are You Married? You Might Be Surprised to Learn the Answer
Are you married? When did you get married? In Colorado, people may not know the answers to these simple questions. That is because we are in a Common Law Marriage state. Whether you are married is an issue of facts. It’s not just whether you were married seven years...
Host a Free Legal Presentation for Your Group
I have extensive experience with public speaking and leading workshops, both as a key presenter and as group leader. I am available to present or consult with your private groups, and in fact, it is one of my favorite things to do. Over the years, I have presented to...
Michigan Judge Takes Surprising Action When Kids Refuse Order to See Their Father
Recently, a judge in Oakland County Michigan made national headlines for sending three children, ages 9, 10, and 15, to a juvenile facility after finding them in contempt of court for refusing to see their father. In an ongoing custody battle, the children refused to...
New Grant Allows Parents Access to Child Care During Court in Jefferson County
As a member of the 1st District Access to Justice Committee (ATJ), I help find grants benefitting our courts. Working with excellent, passionate committee members, I have been part of the team winning two recent grants for our district. Earlier, I worked with Ric...
Evergreen Chamber Community Fund: A new way to give back
When FEMA officials visited my beautiful hometown of Evergreen, Colorado after our recent floods, they said that we could expect a major disaster every four years or so. Reflecting on recent blizzards, floods and fires, this sounds accurate. And the resulting...
What are the first steps in filing for divorce?
So you decided to file for divorce. What next? In Colorado, the first step is to serve the other parent with a petition, case information sheet and summons. These forms are available on the Colorado Judicial forms website. You cannot serve these forms yourself. You...
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