April, 2010 Blog Posts

Welcome to our Colorado Family Law Blog

Our attorneys are pleased to announce the launch of our Colorado Family Law Blog, with an RSS feed available .
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Tax Filing Status Changes and Divorce

According to CPA David Kane, an area that should be looked at when a couple is going through a divorce is determining the most advantageous tax filing status. In the pre-divorce years, there are ...
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Discuss the Important Issues Before Marriage

It is vital to discuss important issues like finances before marriage takes place. When a couple ties the knot, they merge into one entity when it comes to financial matters, and their resources ...
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ATTENTION BUYERS AND SELLERS – WHY YOU NEED A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY!

Real estate attorneys save you time, money and sometimes your house. Your real estate attorney can review any part of your real estate transaction to make sure your rights are protected. If you are ...
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Yaz Birth Control Linked to Gallbladder Issues

Yaz and Yasmin, which have previously been linked to blood-clotting injuries, are now linked to gallbladder issues. After taking Yaz or Yasmin, many women have had their gallbladders removed because ...
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Previous Threats May Require a Bond to Protect Against Removal of a Child from the State in a Florida Custody Case

In a Florida child custody case, if the court sets a parenting plan designating timesharing rights for each parent and there is a reasonable and foreseeable risk that one parent may violate this plan ...
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5 REASONS TO CHOOSE LEGAL SEPARATION RATHER THAN DIVORCE

The decision to file for divorce is a difficult one. An alternative to divorce is legal separation, which sometimes provides an easier transition into the divorce process or is an appropriate marital ...
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FIVE IMPORTANT FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE FILING FOR CHILD PLACEMENT

1. In deciding on placement of your minor children, the Court looks at the best interests of your children. 2. Specific factors the Court considers in determining the best interests of your children ...
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10 STEPS TO PREPARE FOR DIVORCE

1. The most important step in filing for divorce, annulment or legal separation is to select an experienced divorce attorney who focuses on the area of family law. Your divorce is important. You do ...
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17 Secrets to Getting a Fair Settlement for Your Car Accident Injuries

SECRET #1: Ask a qualified, experienced personal injury trial lawyer to evaluate your case. You probably had a doctor evaluate your injuries. Doesn't it also make sense to have a car accident lawyer ...
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Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence in the Gay and Lesbian Community

Domestic violence is an issue that plagues many relationships. Domestic violence is not restricted to heterosexual couples. The gay and lesbian community is also affected. Unfortunately when acts of ...
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Will your tax return be taken for child support?

Will your tax return be taken for child support ? If you owe back payment for child support (also known as "arrears"), the IRS may levy your tax return. To determine how much you owe in arrears (and ...
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Frequent Flier Miles Should Be Included In Divorce Property Division

Frequent Flier miles are considered marital assets and are subject to division in a divorce. One party can be allocated the frequent flier miles at a mutually agreed price or the frequent flier miles ...
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Are Animal Parents Better Than Humans?

As a divorce attorney I am very clear about the kinds of issues that create tension in a marriage. The top two disputed areas that cause the most divorces are money and children. While animals don't ...
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Men Arrested For Animal Cruelty

According to a recent article written by Josh Green, staff writer for the Gwinnett Daily Post, Gwinnett authorities arrested two men this week in separate cases, charging them with endangering the ...
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Divorced Father Arrested for DUI While Driving Toy Barbie Car

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1267136/Father-banned-driving-getting-wheel-toy-Barbie-car-drunk.html As a means of transportation it left something to be desired in terms of comfort and ...
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Doing What's Best for the Child

One of the toughest parts of a divorce involves making decisions relating to children. One is supposed to make decisions "In the best interests of the child." What does this really mean? The words ...
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At What Age Can a Child Choose?

In Pennsylvania, there is no age at which a child may choose with which parent to live. A child's preference is admissible in custody proceedings but the judge must decide how much weight to give to a ...
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Deviations from the Florida Child Support Guidelines

In determining the amount of child support to be paid in a Florida divorce case, courts have established a precise numerical formula for calculating those payments. The Florida child support ...
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Texas Appeals Court to Review Gay Divorce Case

According to a recent Miami Herald.com article, an appeals court in Texas will hear arguments on whether a same-sex couple who were married in Massachusetts can get a divorce in a Texas family law ...
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