On behalf of Pearman Law Firm, P.C. | Apr 23, 2020 | Family Law
Marrying a new spouse can mean bringing in children of the new spouse from a previous marriage. In time, stepparents may grow close to their stepchildren and desire to leave them an inheritance. However, stepparents may run into problems if they do not make out wills...
On behalf of Pearman Law Firm, P.C. | Mar 27, 2020 | Family Law
Even if you have decided to end your marriage, you may be unsure what your life will look like after divorce. Preparing yourself for this major change can help clarify your path and ease some of the stress you may be feeling. Take these steps to get ready for...
On behalf of Pearman Law Firm, P.C. | Jan 3, 2020 | Child Custody, Family Law
Laws of the state of Colorado and in the United States are created to make sure children are safe and healthy. When children are hurt or neglected by adults, the county Department of Human Services or the state government will get involved. In cases of abuse and...
On behalf of Pearman Law Firm, P.C. | Dec 19, 2019 | Family Law
When people hear the term ‘prenup’ in Arvada and Jefferson County, they often think about a document that comes into play just before a couple gets married. However, you don’t necessarily have to have a marriage plan in order to enter into a prenuptial agreement....
On behalf of Pearman Law Firm, P.C. | Dec 11, 2019 | Family Law
Courts in Colorado take few things more seriously than allegations of child abuse. For the past five years, the Colorado Department of Human Services had put on a public awareness campaign to help all Colorado residents recognize the warning signs of child abuse and...
by shaunpearman | Nov 27, 2019 | Family Law
A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is often an uneasy topic to broach in Arvada and across Colorado. As mentioned before, prenups often get a bad rap, and people assume that when a person wants a prenuptial agreement, they are planning for the marriage to fail. While...
On behalf of Pearman Law Firm, P.C. | Nov 21, 2019 | Family Law
As blended families become more and more common, you might wonder how much the legal relationship between stepchildren and stepparents matters. After all, you love your stepchildren as if they were your own. What difference can the paperwork make if you have already...
On behalf of Pearman Law Firm, P.C. | Jan 18, 2019 | Family Law
Prenuptial agreements or pre-nups can be a very hard topic to bring up, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t bring it up to avoid an uncomfortable conversation. Prenuptial agreements have many benefits, to both parties actually, but they seem to have a...
On behalf of Pearman Law Firm, P.C. | Jan 1, 2019 | Family Law
Getting married in Jefferson County means you are entering into a binding contract, which is a big decision. While it’s not fun to think about the what-ifs, it’s important to have all your ducks in a row to make sure you are protected no matter what...
On behalf of Pearman Law Firm, P.C. | Oct 5, 2018 | Family Law
Any good family law attorney in Wheat Ridge and Arvada will tell you that it’s important to make sure you are completely comfortable before hiring them. Sometimes, people are in a hurry or don’t see the value in meeting with multiple attorneys. Now, you...
