Seven simple but crucial things a great family law attorney will (and won’t) do for you: Do: Demystify the Law and the Legal Process The family/domestic law process, and the laws governing the area, can be confusing at best and a complete labrynth at worst. It’s not hard to understand why people feel overwhelmed considering […]
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As a first step a family law attorney will typically offer an initial consultation, or an opportunity to meet and go over in detail the facts of your case and any questions you have. An initial consultation is a great time to learn about the legal process you face and get questions answered, but it’s
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Blog posts, statutes, and orders in Colorado family law proceedings can be chock-full of acronyms and abbreviations. Combine all the confusing acronyms with the fact that the process can be convoluted and misunderstood to begin with and it’s a recipe for disaster for anyone without years of experience in the industry. In the interest of
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Misinformation and misconceptions are rife within Colorado family law. Here’s four of the biggest misconceptions I encounter again and again: 1. The courts favor mothers over fathers (or vice versa.) It’s not uncommon to hear someone complain that they “lost” their family law case because the family law system as a whole discriminates against one
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In an ideal situation all parties to a family law case would understand and respect the court’s orders and would work together to make sure that those orders are followed to the best of their abilities. Unfortunately this ideal situation doesn’t always pan out. Needing to enforce some aspect of a family law court order
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Family law proceedings are never easy, but these four tips can help you navigate the family law process as quickly, amicably, and easily as possible: 1. Know and understand the law and the facts the Court will consider. Family law in Colorado, at least where children are involved, is largely driven by the “best interest
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Lately there’s been an uptick in DIY divorce classes – online programs that claim to be able to train people to represent themselves in domestic court. I fully recognize that there aren’t enough resources for parties to domestic cases that cannot afford traditional legal assistance and I see great value in any information that makes
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Attorney’s fees in any kind of legal proceeding can add up quickly, but that doesn’t mean you just have to accept that it will be outrageously expensive. Here are four ways to save on attorney’s fees: Consider Limited Scope Representation/Unbundled Services Most people think either an attorney handles your case for you or you handle
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What you need to know about Child and Family Investigators in Colorado family law cases.
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Brief answers to the most common questions regarding family law cases in Colorado, including links to more detailed information.
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The coronavirus pandemic, just as it has impacted many aspects of normal life, has had an impact on the courts and on family law specifically.
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Where to find affordable representation for criminal charges in Colorado.
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It is crucial to know what Colorado’s maintenance guidelines are and what can cause the court to deviate from them, but it is equally important not to skip over the first question that needs to be asked in any dissolution case: “is this case a maintenance case?”
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Your guide to where to find affordable help for family law cases in Colorado.
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What a case will costs is always a difficult question to answer. This article is meant to make clear why some cases can cost much more than others, and to help you get a general idea of where your case may fall in the spectrum.
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Colorado law allows marriages, under certain circumstances, to be annulled, or declared invalid from the start. The purpose of this article is to clarify what an annulment is, when a marriage can (and can’t) be annulled, and what the practical differences are between an annulment and a more standard dissolution of marriage.
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Mediation in Colorado is a mandatory step in just about all domestic proceedings. If you haven’t been through it before mediation can be a bit of a mysterious and intimidating process. In this article I hope to explain what mediation is and how to prepare for it so that you know what to expect and
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This is the second half of an article that briefly outlines the general procedure for family law cases in Colorado. The first half, which covers the initial pleadings, initial status conference, financial disclosures, and temporary orders and be found here: https://www.dillielaw.com/blog/colorado-family-law-procedure-part-1/. As I pointed out in Part 1, do remember that the Colorado Judicial Branch provides
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I commonly get asked two similar questions about the fundamentals of child support in Colorado. Those questions are: 1.) How is child support determined, and 2.) What factors will the Court consider when determining child support? Like many areas of law the answers to those questions are relatively straightforward, but also very nuanced. This article outlines
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Going through a domestic court proceeding is difficult enough if you know what to expect but when you don’t it can be a truly harrowing experience, and the Colorado family law procedure is not exactly intuitive for most people. My goal with this article, and Part 2, is to help you understand the basic procedure
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Unbundled services, or limited scope representation, is a hybrid-type arrangement where you represent yourself, but consult with an attorney to help you throughout the process.
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A consultation is a great opportunity to make sure you understand the basics of the court process and the key aspects of your case, but it is also an opportunity to get to know the attorney, how he or she handles cases, and make sure they’ll be a good fit for your case. The intent of this article is to provide you with some questions to help you prepare for your initial consultation and get everything you can out of it.
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One question I’m often asked during initial phone calls or consultations is “should I hire an attorney for this?” If you should hire a family law attorney can be a complicated question, but I’m hoping to provide some insight and practical advice on how to answer it in this article. There are certain situations, such
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