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Discussion of family law, divorce and legal issues, with an emphasis on Colorado. Designed to help clients and the public learn about the divorce process and find information and links to other Internet resources.
By Jennifer Rice, Esq.

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Last Entry: October 26, 2009 at 16:06:00

Should you use GPS to track movements of the other spouse?

Posted on October 26, 2009
Although Colorado is a no-fault divorce state, sometimes it is helpful in the case to know if someone is staying a home with the children, going out to bars, etc. We recently had the issue come up in one of our cases. A private investigator and former police officer recommended putting a GPS on the vehicle so we could track movement of an individual...

Call me, call me the moment, the moment you get there

Posted on August 31, 2009
When we first meet with new clients who are hiring us, we try to give clients an idea of how best to communicate with us and how fast they can expect a response or a phone call back. I try to tell clients that we try, try to call you back within 24-48 hours...

Questions You Should Ask Your Divorce Lawyer

Posted on December 12, 2007
Thanks to attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog for questions to ask your divorce lawyer. I've added my comments in italics . Picking the lawyer that will represent you is one of the most important decisions that you will make in your divorce case...

9 Ways to Reduce The Pain & Expense Of Your Divorce

Posted on November 12, 2007
Thanks to attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog regarding reducing the pain and expenses of divorce. I've added my comments in italics .Step #1: Choose a lawyer who is a skilled negotiator and a skilled trial attorney. Generally, it is best for both parties to settle their case as soon as possible...

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How to deal with a Court Appointed Mediator

Posted on October 30, 2007
In Colorado, most judicial districts require that parties attend mediation in divorce or allocation of parental responsibilities cases (unmarried parents) prior to the case being set for trial. What can you expect when the Court orders you to see a Court Appointed Mediator?Typically the Court will enter an Order for Mediation...

What happens if I leave the family home/marital residence?

Posted on October 10, 2007
Clients often ask me what happens if they decide to move out before a divorce petition is filed or while the divorce is pending.Abandonment. Some states have the concept of "abandonment." Clients worry sometimes that if they move out of the marital residence that it will appear that they are guilty of abandonment...

Divorce Preparation: Step 13 - Be Good

Posted on October 03, 2007
Here is the last step in a series about preparing for divorce. Divorce attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog has tips on divorce. I've added my comments in italics .Well, we have finally reached the last step in this series of posts on practical steps to consider when you may be facing divorce...

Divorce Preparation: Step 12 - Consider a Private Investigator

Posted on October 02, 2007
Here is the twelfth post in a series about preparing for divorce. Divorce attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog has tips on divorce. I've added my comments in italics .We continue our series on practical steps to consider when you are facing an imminent divorce...

Divorce Preparation: Step 11 - Keep a diary

Posted on October 01, 2007
Here is the eleventh post in a series about preparing for divorce. Divorce attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog has tips on divorce. I've added my comments in italics .This post continues are series on practical steps to take when a divorce is imminent...

Divorce Preparation: Step 10 - Stay Put (until further notice)

Posted on September 26, 2007
Here is the tenth post in a series about preparing for divorce. Divorce attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog has tips on divorce. I've added my comments in italics .We are nearing the end of our series on practical steps to take when you are facing an imminent divorce...

Divorce Preparation: Step 9 - Avoid additional debt or major purchases

Posted on September 20, 2007
Here is the ninth post in a series about preparing for divorce. Divorce attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog has tips on divorce. I've added my comments in italics .We continue our series on practical steps to take when you are about to face divorce...

Divorce Preparation: Step 8 - Assess the Credit Accounts

Posted on July 30, 2007
Here is the eighth post in a series about preparing for divorce. Divorce attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog has tips on divorce. I've added my comments in italics .We pick up with Step 8 in our series on practical steps to take when a divorce is imminent...

Divorce Preparation: Step 7 - Assess the Financial Accounts

Posted on July 13, 2007
Here is the seventh post in a series about preparing for divorce. Divorce attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog has tips on divorce. I've added my comments in italics.We continue with our series on steps to take when divorce is imminent...

Preparing for Divorce - Establishing Your Own Credit

Posted on July 09, 2007
Here is the sixth post in a series about preparing for divorce. Divorce attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog has tips on divorce. I've added my comments in italics. We are now on to the sixth step in our series on preparing for divorce...

Preparing for Divorce - Safeguard Personal Property

Posted on June 27, 2007
Here is the fifth post in a series about preparing for divorce. Divorce attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog has tips on divorce. I've added my comments in italics.Preparing for Divorce: Step 5 - Document and Safeguard Personal Property Inventory and photograph your household furniture, art, jewelry and other items of value...

Preparing for Divorce - Prepare a Budget (or two)

Posted on June 18, 2007
Here is the fourth post in a series about preparing for divorce. Divorce attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog has tips on divorce. I've added my comments in italics.Preparing for Divorce: Step 4 - Prepare a budget (or two) The next step in preparing for divorce is to make two budgets (one that shows the situation in the house before the divorce filing, and one that is your estimated budget for after the divorce)...

Preparing for Divorce Step 3 Making Copies

Posted on May 21, 2007
Here is the third post in a series about preparing for divorce. Divorce attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog has tips on divorce. I've added my comments in italics.Continuing our series on practical steps to take when it becomes obvious that divorce is imminent, we are now on to step 3...

Preparing for Divorce Step 2C - Determine Income

Posted on May 17, 2007
Here is the final part of a second post in a series about preparing for divorce. Divorce attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog has tips on family finances. I've added my comments in italics.Your lawyer will need documentation showing your income (if you work outside the home) and the income of your spouse...

Preparing for Divorce Step 2B - Determine what you owe

Posted on May 14, 2007
Here is part of a second post in a series about preparing for divorce. Divorce attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog has tips on family finances. I've added my comments in italics. Step 2B - Determine what you oweWe are still on Step 2 of Preparing for a Divorce...

Preparing for Divorce: Step 2A - Determine what you own

Posted on April 10, 2007
Here is part of a second post in a series about preparing for divorce. Divorce attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog has tips on family finances. I've added my comments in italics. We are on Step 2 in our series regarding preparing for divorce...

Preparing for Divorce: Step 2 - Make an accounting of the family finances

Posted on March 30, 2007
Here is the second post in a series about preparing for divorce. Divorce attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog has tips on family finances. I've added my comments in italics.Preparing for Divorce: Step 2 - Make an accounting of the family financesStep 2: Make an accounting of the family financesThe next thing you will want to do is to gather as much information as you can in order to get a clear picture of your family?s financial situation...

Preparing for a Divorce: Step 1 - Find a Wise Guide

Posted on March 26, 2007
When it becomes apparent that a divorce is imminent, you need to protect your interests and make smart preparations. Here are some recommendations on preparing for divorce. Divorce attorney Michael Sherman of the Alabama Family Law Blog has tips on finding an attorney...

Can I Get Sole Custody? Can I get Joint Custody?

Posted on February 21, 2007
Nope not really. After February 1, 1999, the term "custody" and related terms such as "custodial" and "custodian" have been changed to "parental responsibilities". The term "custody" is no longer used. In part to get away from the idea of children being treated like property, Colorado shifted to the term "Parental Responsibilities...

How do you win in a divorce?

Posted on January 29, 2007
As parties begin the litigation, each party expects to "win" in the divorce process, and expects the other party to "lose." As a practical matter, is there any possibility of "winning" in a divorce? "Winning" might be defined as a marriage that worked out -- by the time divorcing clients reach us, it is normally too late for that...

Drug and Alcohol Addiction and Divorce

Posted on January 16, 2007
Although Colorado is a ?no fault? divorce state, many couples have problems with drugs, alcohol, and other addictions that contribute to the breakdown of the marriage.A Growing Problem. Drug and alcohol addiction is a growing problem throughout the United States, Colorado, and Northern Colorado...

She/He Works Hard for the Money

Posted on November 25, 2006
You work hard for your money. Then you have problems with your spouse or partner. You wonder whether all your hard work was for nothing or is going to benefit the soon to be ex.1. Know what you have. You need to be aware of what assets you?ve got...

How to Work With Your Attorney and Save Money

Posted on November 16, 2006
1. Talk to your lawyer. Tell your lawyer what your concerns are. Think about your case, what would equal success to you? How do you think that it can be accomplished? What is most important to you? What is less important? If you do not feel that you can talk to your lawyer, it does not matter how expensive or cheap the lawyer is...