On behalf of Pearman Law Firm, P.C. | Dec 29, 2017 | Child Custody
I recently read an article about a woman who temporarily lost custody of her children for not following the terms of her court ordered parenting plan, as ordered through her divorce agreement. When a person signs a divorce agreement that includes parental...
On behalf of Pearman Law Firm, P.C. | Dec 26, 2017 | Child Custody
As an experienced divorce and child custody attorney in Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County, I have dealt with all types of divorce cases, ranging from extremely amicable to extremely tumultuous. Sometimes in the more troubling cases, the parties begin to use the...
On behalf of Pearman Law Firm, P.C. | Dec 19, 2017 | Legal Separation
Often, people in Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County think living apart from a spouse means they are legally separated. This, however, is not the case. In order to be legally separated, legal paperwork must be filed with the courts. When married couples choose to not be...
On behalf of Pearman Law Firm, P.C. | Dec 15, 2017 | Divorce
While Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County prenuptial and postnuptial agreements often have a bad reputation, they can be very helpful in protecting you, your children, and your assets. Important Facts About Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Jefferson County A...
On behalf of Pearman Law Firm, P.C. | Dec 12, 2017 | Divorce
If you are preparing for or in the midst of a Wheat Ridge divorce or separation, the upcoming holidays may be a difficult time of the year. While often the Christmas season means traditions and spending time with family, preparing for this season without your spouse...
On behalf of Pearman Law Firm, P.C. | Dec 8, 2017 | child support
In Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, and across Colorado, child support payments are mandatory after a divorce where children are involved. However, we often get questions about financial responsibilities when the child is no longer a child and turns 19. Current child...
On behalf of Pearman Law Firm, P.C. | Dec 5, 2017 | Divorce
While many in Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County refer to payments one spouse must pay to another after divorce as alimony, in Colorado is it referred to as spousal maintenance. Alimony and spousal maintenance payments are one of the biggest pieces in a divorce case,...
On behalf of Pearman Law Firm, P.C. | Dec 1, 2017 | child support
In Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County, a noncustodial parent is required to pay child support to the custodial parent for any child under 19, still attending high school, or disabled. Child support is calculated based on a formula that uses more than just a...
