2009 Blog Posts
Posted on Dec 31, 2009 By Lance Claery
The team at Claery & Green wishes our clients a very happy and safe New Year. We hope 2010 will bring you much happiness and joy.
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Posted on Dec 29, 2009 By Tim Colgan
York County has revised the Local Rules of Civil Procedure effective December 28, 2009. While there are many changes and amendments, one of significance to family law matters is the ability to appoint ...
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Posted on Dec 26, 2009
“Marital fault” (also referred to as “marital misconduct”) is a phrase frequently used when one spouse places the blame for a marriage not succeeding on the actions of the other spouse. Colorado ...
Continue reading "Marital Fault or Economic Fault? What Colorado Courts May and May Not Consider" »
Posted on Dec 23, 2009 By Lance Claery
Each and every member of the Claery & Green team would like to wish our clients a safe and happy holiday season. Please enjoy this time with family, friends and loved ones. Happy holidays! Claery ...
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Posted on Dec 22, 2009 By Dodge | Vega
Bankruptcy is an area of the law that requires focus. As your bankruptcy attorneys we know how to focus on setting and achieving difficult goals. We are extremely goal oriented at Dodge & Vega and ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2009
Colorado District Courts are not immune to the ongoing recession. Court dockets have become so full that it often takes up to nine months to schedule permanent orders hearings in domestic cases. ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2009
Parties often hire a domestic relations attorney when communication between the parties has, to put it politely, ceased to be productive. One or both parties might hire attorneys to help them ...
Continue reading "Effective Communication Between You and Your Attorney" »
Posted on Dec 16, 2009
Upon a military service member’s return home from a long deployment necessitated by war, he or she is undoubtedly eager to reunite with family and friends. Unfortunately, if a service member happens ...
Continue reading "Congress’ Attempt to Solidify the Rights of Military Parents" »
Posted on Dec 16, 2009
During a dissolution of marriage, it is essential that you consider the ramifications of any agreement, or Court Order for that matter, in good times and in bad. Not every dissolution of marriage is ...
Continue reading "Long Term Effects of Agreements" »
Posted on Dec 15, 2009
She opened the presentation with, “So this is an example of a web page..” Right then I knew it was going to be a long morning. The presentation was on web marketing for lawyers and the ...
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Posted on Dec 14, 2009
Two Wisconsin women accused of seeking revenge on a cheating lover by gluing his penis to his stomach have reached plea deals that could keep them out of jail. Therese Ziemann, 48, of Menasha, who was ...
Continue reading "A typical case of a prosecutor over-charging a case" »
Posted on Dec 11, 2009
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 ...
Continue reading "Life is About Making the Right Decisions and Moving On: What to do when one parent wants to relocate after a court-ordered pare" »
Posted on Dec 10, 2009
I just finished 2 days of collaborative law training and on returning to the office, was heckled by my associates for potentially losing my litigation mojo. It seems some of them buy into the view ...
Continue reading "Collaborative Law - To Be, or Not to Be …" »
Posted on Dec 10, 2009
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 ...
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Posted on Dec 10, 2009
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 ...
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Posted on Dec 9, 2009 By Tim Colgan
Today I was a guest on a local television talk show. The topic was Collaborative Law and Collaborative Practice. Since it was only a 30 minute show we weren't able to explore the topic as deeply as I ...
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Posted on Dec 9, 2009
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 ...
Continue reading "E-mails as Exhibits, Think Before Hitting the “Send” Button" »
Posted on Dec 9, 2009
The number one questions we get from potential new clients - are what is your retainer and what is your hourly rate? While both of these questions are very important in determining the cost of your ...
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Posted on Dec 9, 2009
In the event that you become responsible to pay child support and/or spousal maintenance, it is essential that you keep a detailed record of each payment made. If you are Ordered to pay child support, ...
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Posted on Dec 2, 2009
A significant number of marriages end as a result of money problems or disputes. These money issues often involve significant debt. In dissolution of marriage cases, the parties’ debts and assets will ...
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