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  • 2024
    • April
      • How to Testify in Court
    • March
      • Appearing for Court Remotely
      • Divorce Long Distance: How Does it Work?
    • February
      • Can Domestic Violence Charges be Dropped by the Victim?
      • Divorce with Kids: How is Visitation Determined?
      • Living Together While Getting Divorced: Is it Possible?
    • January
      • Divorce: How to Handle an Antagonistic Partner
      • Can I Appeal My Divorce Case?
  • 2023
    • December
      • How do Appeals Work?
      • How Do Gag Orders Work?
    • November
      • When Can Evidence be Thrown Out of a Court Case?
      • Marriage: Do You Need a Prenuptial Agreement?
    • October
      • Divorce: When is Contractual Maintenance Appropriate?
      • Divorce: Can I Change My Divorce Agreement After the Fact?
    • September
      • The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Private Investigator for a Divorce Case
      • What Constitutes Domestic Violence in Colorado?
    • August
      • What Happens if You Get a DUI in Colorado Under the Age of 21?
      • How Long Will My Divorce Case Take?
      • How Long Will My Criminal Trial Last?
    • July
      • Divorce: Is it Possible to Refuse a Divorce in Colorado?
      • Divorce: What Can I Do to Save Money in My Divorce Case?
    • June
      • Mental Health as a Criminal Defense — Part 2
      • Understanding Ignition Interlock Devices: Everything You Need to Know
      • Understanding the Different Types of Assault in Colorado
      • Mental Health as a Criminal Defense — Part 1
    • May
      • When Does “Free Speech” Cross the Line into Harassment?
      • The Role of Consent in Colorado Violation of Protective Order Cases
      • The Differences Between Domestic Violence and Assault in Colorado
      • Divorce: Can You Sue for Defamation after a Divorce?
    • April
      • Divorce: Is Mediation Right for You? – Part I
      • Divorce: The Unfortunate Connection between Money and Custody Time
    • March
      • Going Through a Divorce? Watch Your Conduct
      • Why You Should Hire an Attorney to Get Divorced
      • What to do if a Loved One Faces Criminal Charges in Colorado
    • February
      • How are Civil Cases Different Than Criminal Cases?
      • 3 Kinds of Bail Bonds in Colorado
    • January
      • The Types of Warrants in Colorado
      • When Should You Take a Plea Bargain?
  • 2022
    • December
      • What Happens if You Hit a Cyclist With Your Car?
      • Divorce: Different States Offer Different Benefits
    • November
      • What is the “Plea Bargaining” Stage?
      • Criminal District Attorney: What is it? What am I Entitled to in My Case?
    • October
      • Police Misconduct in Regard to the Collection of Evidence
      • How Will a Criminal Defense Lawyer Help Me?
    • September
      • Divorce and Spousal Maintenance When Serious Medical Issues Arise
      • Can I Modify My Divorce Agreement?
    • August
      • What Happens When You Are Charged with a Crime? — Part II
      • What Happens When You Are Charged with a Crime? — Part I
    • July
      • How Domestic Violence Charges Can Make Divorce Much More Complicated
      • Can Domestic Violence Charges be Dropped by the Victim?
    • June
      • Can I Go to Jail for a DUI?
      • I’m Being Asked to Conduct an Interview with Law Enforcement. What Should I Do?
      • Divorce: Is Mediation Right for You?
    • May
      • Divorce: What is Marital Property in Colorado?
      • Divorce Law: Is My Pension, IRA, or 401(k) Considered Marital Property?
    • April
      • Divorce: Am I Required to be Separated from My Spouse before Officially Divorcing?
      • What To Do if You Are Served a Subpoena
    • March
      • Divorce with Kids: How is Visitation Determined? — Part II
      • Divorce with Kids: How is Visitation Determined? — Part I
    • February
      • Death and Your Pre-Marital Agreement
      • Divorce: Does it Matter Where You Get Divorced?
    • January
      • Divorce: Dealing with Paternity Issues
      • Can I Make Changes to My Pre-Nuptial Agreement?
  • 2021
    • December
      • Divorce: What to do if You Suspect Your Spouse Strategically Planned for Divorce
      • Divorce: Can I Buy a House While I’m Getting Divorced?
      • Divorce: Can You Sue for Defamation after a Divorce?
    • November
      • The Top 3 Points of Contention in a Typical Divorce
      • Divorce: People with Attorneys are More Likely to Settle out of Court
    • October
      • Divorce: When You Own a Business with Your Spouse — Part II
      • Divorce When You Own a Business with Your Spouse — Part I
    • September
      • Divorce: What if My Spouse is Fighting the Divorce?
      • Divorce: Is it Possible to Refuse a Divorce in Colorado?
    • August
      • How Can I Get My Felony Record Expunged?
      • Criminal Cases: What to Expect in our Complimentary Consultation
    • July
      • Divorce Clients: What to Expect in our Complimentary Consultation
      • Can My Personal History Be Used Against Me in My Divorce and Custody Case?
      • Decriminalization vs. Legalization: Magical Mushrooms and Colorado
    • June
      • How to Recover from a DUI Conviction
      • Divorce When a Protection Order (Restraining Order) is in Place — Part II: Going to Court
    • May
      • Divorce When a Protection Order (Restraining Order) is in Place — Part I: Mediation
      • Hiring Experts for Your Divorce Case
    • April
      • High Net Worth Divorces: What to Expect if You Have Significant Assets to Negotiate
      • When and Why to Get a Postnuptial Agreement
    • March
      • How to Invalidate Your Prenuptial Agreement
      • Things that will Nullify a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement
    • February
      • Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
      • Get Your Marijuana-Related Criminal History Expunged from the Record
    • January
      • Divorce: Who Decides whether the Kids Get a Vaccine?
      • Divorce: Calculating Maintenance in the Age of COVID-19 and Home Learning
  • 2020
    • December
      • Divorce: Navigating Joint Decision-Making
      • Divorce: Will My Child Have to Testify in Court?
      • Prevent Future Headaches by Drafting an Airtight Divorce Agreement
    • November
      • Can You Kidnap Your Own Child?
      • The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Private Investigator for a Divorce Case
    • October
      • Does My Former Spouse Owe More Child Support if their Circumstances Change?
      • Can I Request Maintenance if My Former Spouse’s Circumstances Change?
    • September
      • Complications of a DUID Marijuana Charge
      • DUID Marijuana: Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
    • August
      • Can I Seal my Marijuana Conviction?
      • Can I Hide My DUI from a Potential Employer?
    • July
      • Considering Temporary Orders for Divorce Cases
      • Just Filed for Divorce? Honor the Preliminary Injunctions
      • The Impact of Social Distancing Rules on Court Cases
    • June
      • Is Now the Time to Get Divorced?
      • Should You Communicate with Your Spouse During the Divorce Process?
    • May
      • Courts are Still Open for Emergencies During the Stay-at-Home Order
      • Parenting Agreements in the Time of COVID-19
    • April
      • Divorce: What Can I Do to Save Money in My Divorce Case? — Part II
      • Divorce: What Can I Do to Save Money in My Divorce Case? — Part I
    • March
      • What To Do if You Are Served a Subpoena
      • Divorce: How to Handle a Subpoena
    • February
      • Divorce: Can Inheritance be Considered Income when Calculating Child Support and Maintenance?
      • How to Protect Inherited Money in Divorce
    • January
      • How to Simplify Your Divorce
      • Should You File for Divorce Jointly or Separately?
  • 2019
    • December
      • Divorce: How Can You Enforce Court Orders Your Ex is Ignoring?
      • What is Parental Alienation and How Does it Affect Divorce?
    • November
      • Divorce: Should You Date while going through a Divorce?
      • Divorce: How Can I Modify My Divorce Agreement?
    • October
      • Why You Should Get a Prenuptial Agreement
      • Marriage: Do You Need a Prenuptial Agreement?
    • September
      • Divorce: Who Gets the Dog?
    • August
      • The "Make My Day" Law and Dogs
      • Criminal Law: Examining Colorado's "Make My Day" Law
    • July
      • DUID Marijuana: What You Need to Know
    • June
      • Divorce and Spousal Maintenance when Serious Medical Issues Arise
      • Divorce: When is the "Point of No Return"?
    • May
      • Divorce: Different States Offer Different Benefits
      • The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Private Investigator for a Divorce Case
      • Divorce by Publication: How to Get Divorced, Even if You Cannot Find Your Spouse
    • April
      • Divorce: Am I Required to be Separated from My Spouse before Officially Divorcing?
      • Will Mushrooms become Legal in Colorado? - Part II
    • March
      • Will Mushrooms become Legal in Colorado? - Part I
      • 3 Things to do Right Away when going through a Divorce
    • February
      • Divorce: Will I Have to Pay Child Support?
      • Divorce: Who Gets Alimony?
    • January
      • Divorce: Who Gets the Kids on the Holidays?
      • Divorce: Why Your Parenting Agreement Must Include the Nitty Gritty Details
  • 2018
    • December
      • The 3 Greatest Sources of Conflict in Divorce
      • Alcohol and Recreational Marijuana in Divorce Cases?
    • November
      • What if the Court Gives You a Decision You Think is Wrong?
      • Dealing with Bias in the Court System
    • October
      • What Can You Do if You Want a Different Judge?
      • Divorce: How is Debt Divvied Up?
    • September
      • Custody Battles: What Makes One Parent Best in the Eyes of the Judge?
      • Divorce: Can You Sue for Defamation after a Divorce?
    • August
      • Divorce: Can You Issue a Subpoena in a Divorce Case?
      • How to Get a DUI or DWAI without actually Driving (in the State of Colorado)
    • July
      • Avoiding He Said/She Said in Divorce Cases
      • Should You Communicate with Your Spouse During the Divorce Process?
    • June
      • Divorce: Is Mediation Right for You? – Part II
      • Divorce: Is Mediation Right for You? – Part I
    • May
      • Divorce: What Happens if Your Spouse Elects Not to Hire an Attorney
      • How Long Will it Take to Get Divorced? - Part I
    • April
      • Getting to the Bottom of “Serious Bodily Injury”
      • Everyone is Entitled to a Defense
    • March
      • Till Divorce Do Us Part: The Basics
      • What to do if You Suspect Your Spouse is Planning to Divorce
      • Money Matters in Divorce Cases: What to do if You Suspect Your Spouse is Hiding Money
    • January
      • What if the Court Gives You a Decision You Think is Wrong? - Part II
      • What if the Court Gives You a Decision You Think is Wrong? - Part I
  • 2017
    • December
      • Understanding a “No-Fault Divorce” State
      • Cross-State Divorce Laws
    • November
      • 5 Reasons to Get a Legal Separation Instead of a Divorce
    • October
      • Leveraging Domestic Violence Charges in Divorce Cases
      • Understanding Domestic Violence Charges
    • September
      • How to Prepare for Divorce Proceedings
      • Alcohol and Recreational Marijuana in Divorce Cases
    • August
      • How to Speed Up Your DUI Case – Part II
    • July
      • How to Speed Up Your DUI Case – Part I
    • June
      • How to Manage Social Media when going through a Divorce
      • I-9000 Breathalyzer Controversy - Part IV
    • May
      • Meet Shelby Grace Sakol
      • I-9000 Breathalyzer Controversy - Part III
    • April
      • I-9000 Breathalyzer Controversy - Part II
      • I-9000 Breathalyzer Controversy - Part I
    • March
      • Should I Choose to Take a Breath Test or a Blood Test?
      • What to do if You’re Pulled Over for DUI in the State of Colorado
      • Should You Hire an Attorney for Your DUI Case?
    • February
      • What to Expect Between Your DUI Arrest and Your Court Date
    • January
      • Division of Assets in Divorce: Understanding Marital Property
  • 2016
    • December
      • Dealing with Divorce During the Holidays
      • ‘Tis the Season… for DUI Arrests
      • Division of Assets in Divorce: How Emotions Get in the Way of Clear Thinking
    • November
      • Is DIY Divorce a Good Idea? - Part II
      • Is DIY Divorce a Good Idea? – Part I
    • October
      • What Happens if I Have to Do Community Service?
    • September
      • The Difference Between DWAI, DUI and DUI over .2
      • What Will My Child Custody Arrangement Look Like?
      • Perjury: Should You Tell the Truth Even if it Damages Your Case?
    • August
      • Know What is Considered Privileged Information
      • How Long Will it Take to Get Divorced? - Part II
    • July
      • How Long Will it Take to Get Divorced? – Part I
      • Getting to the Bottom of "Serious Bodily Injury"
    • June
      • The Issue of Mandatory Prison for Second Degree Assault - Part III
      • The Issue of Mandatory Prison for Second Degree Assault - Part II
    • May
      • The Issue of Mandatory Prison for Second Degree Assault – Part I
    • February
      • How to Hire an Attorney
      • How to Switch Attorneys in the Middle of a Case
  • 2015
    • December
      • When to Get An Annulment (Declaration of Invalidity)
    • November
      • Common Law Marriage
      • Moving Children to a New State Before Divorce
      • Moving Children to a New State After Divorce
    • October
      • What to expect when you visit our office
      • Colorado THC/DUI Bill Passes State Legislature
    • September
      • Child Support in the State of Colorado
    • August
      • Should You Go to Divorce Court?
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