July 2018 Archives

Whether you are just separating or preparing to divorce your spouse, child custody and a parenting plan are important aspects to work out. Working together to create a detailed plan will reduce the chance fights and confusion later - as it is all laid out for you in writing. So, where do you begin? Here is a list of the most important things to consider when creating your parenting schedule.

As Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County family law attorneys, we have seen civil protection or restraining orders used as both a helpful and hurtful tool. Sometimes, a divorce is the result of domestic violence or a dangerous and volatile situation. In these types of cases, protection orders can protect those involved, including children, from being subject to any further abuse. However, false allegations of domestic violence in an attempt to get a restraining order can be extremely damaging. At the Pearman Law Firm, we have helped those in need get the protection they need to feel safe as well as fight against restraining/protection orders that contain false and unfounded allegations.

Most people dealing with divorce and child custody issues in Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County are new to the scene and don't have experience with these legal issues. Child custody has its own set of terms, and just like many other areas of the law, its own set of abbreviations. It's like learning a whole new language. Here's a few important abbreviations you may see or hear during your Arvada child custody case and what they stand for.

Adoption is a lifelong commitment and the process can sometimes be intense and confusing. Having an experienced Wheat Ridge adoption attorney to help guide you, will not only make the process go more smoothly, it will also give you peace of mind. Many times, when couples are thinking of adopting, they are inquisitive about the process. Here is a quick summary of the Colorado adoption through the foster care system process.