For many Colorado couples, marriage isn’t always easy. Divorce is even more difficult. As a result, if your spouse suddenly reveals that they want a divorce, you might feel shocked, scared, confused or angry. Whether the admission is completely out of the blue or one...
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Nesting as a custody alternative in Colorado
During their divorce, one of the important issues that many Colorado couples need to resolve is child custody and parenting time. Since most parents want to spend some active time with their children and also make important decisions, they will often pursue a shared...
Colorado heroin laws and penalties
Heroin is a controlled substance derived from ingredients found in the seeds of the poppy plant. Since it is highly addictive, its possession, use and sale are against the law. A person in Colorado caught with heroin can face severe penalties. Overview of Colorado...
What situations require modifications to child custody orders?
If you and your child's other parent are no longer together, you probably have a child custody order in Colorado. However, there may be times when you have to request modifications to your existing child custody order. It's important to know when that might be...
How to properly prepare for a gray divorce
As you get older, a lot of things can change. Sometimes, these changes involve relationships. The rise in divorce among older couples has given way to a new term: the gray divorce. If you're going through a gray divorce in Colorado, it's important to prepare yourself....
Decision about laws regarding cocaine charges handed down
For some people who were convicted of federal drug crimes in Colorado, the passage of the First Step Act by Congress in 2018 resulted in them receiving reduced sentences. This law and a 2010 federal law were passed to correct disparities between the sentences handed...
The difference between DUI and DWAI charges in Colorado
The legal driving limit in Colorado is a blood alcohol concentration of .08 for most adults, and drivers who get behind the wheel with a BAC this high or higher are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Motorists with blood alcohol concentrations...
Why a child support order might change
Colorado law generally requires both parents to provide financial assistance to their children. In some cases, this may be true even if you don't have custody or visitation rights to your son or daughter. An initial support order is generally created when you end your...
Child custody and relocation in Colorado
When parents of minor children divorce, the courts will order a child custody arrangement that is in the best interest of the child. In the state of Colorado, there are certain regulations the parent with primary custody must adhere to if the parent is moving to...
Appealing a criminal conviction in Colorado
Criminal defendants in Colorado dissatisfied with a trial result may request a higher court review of their case. Appeals courts have three options once they agree to review a case. The possible outcomes include upholding or reversing the original decision. An appeals...