Many couples approaching their wedding date will take the time to draft a comprehensive prenuptial agreement. These documents, often called marital contracts or simply shortened to prenups, are designed to help each party clarify the non-marital assets they are...
Why should you establish paternity for your child?
If unwed at the time of your child’s birth, the law does not presume you as the father. While you may choose to fill that role without taking any action, to fully enact your rights as a biological parent, you must establish paternity. It may seem a small thing,...
Should children get to decide where to live after divorce?
Contrary to popular belief, divorce in and of itself does not cause emotional harm to your child. Instead, there are other possible factors, such as you and your ex fighting viciously over custody, that may cause your child emotional pain. If you and your child’s...
A look at stepchildren and inheritance
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...
Take these steps to prepare for divorce
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...
Common types of child abuse in Colorado
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...
Prenuptial Agreement Attorney in Arvada | Cohabitation Agreement – The New Prenup?
Read more about cohabitation agreements and how they can help protect you.
Child abuse calls increase but confirmed abuse rates drop
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...
Arvada Family Law Lawyer | What is Included in a Prenuptial Agreement?
Read more about what can and can’t be included in a prenuptial (prenup) agreement in Colorado.
Should I adopt my stepchild?
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...