Brittney McClinton
Senior Associate - Family Law
May 8, 2024
Robinson & Henry client Thomas shares his experience working with R&H navigating grandparents’ rights. In family law, where emo...
Mar 27, 2024
Modifications to divorce decrees may be difficult, and having an experienced attorney on your side is almost a necessity.
...Mar 20, 2024
Robinson & Henry client Cynthia shares her journey to achieving a 50/50 custody arrangement. In family law, navigating complex cust...
Mar 13, 2024
Divorce with children has its own challenges and opportunities in the digital age. The ubiquity of smartphones, texting, social media, ...
Mar 8, 2024
Domestic violence is a horrific crime that can be difficult to navigate legally because no two situations are the same. In Texas, a cou...
Mar 6, 2024
There’s a misconception that when kids of divorced parents turn a certain age – most people think around 12 or 13 – they ge...
Feb 23, 2024
Family law cases take time to sort out. This goes especially for ending a marriage. The average Texas divorce takes six months to a yea...
Feb 21, 2024
Divorce can end an unworkable marriage. Unfortunately, it does not always end the bickering, pettiness, or unwillingness to cooperate b...
Feb 14, 2024
You may believe possession and access arrangements are set in stone once your divorce is finalized. This is not always the case because...
Sep 1, 2023
The hardest thing about divorce with children is preserving family ties while splitting up the parents. Colorado courts want parents to...
Jul 31, 2023
Is there a feeling more nerve-wracking than the one you get waiting for a family court judge to issue a decision? After all, these ruli...
May 30, 2023
Divorces with children and custody dispute matters are among the most contentious family law cases. Emotions run high because there is ...
Apr 6, 2023
You’re probably familiar with terms such as “child custody” and “alimony.” However, you may not hear thos...
Mar 29, 2023
Divorce cases involving children can quickly escalate. Even parents who swore they would stay civil for the kids can find themselves em...
Mar 8, 2023
Getting divorced usually means you and your spouse are past the point of working things out. While your marriage may be ending, you sti...
Mar 7, 2023
It’s an unfortunate reality that marriages end and families split up. Maybe a new job or relationship brought you and your child to Col...
Feb 28, 2023
The end of your marriage or relationship should not threaten the bond between you and your child or children. Unfortunately, estranged ...
Feb 18, 2023
It’s 9 p.m. Sunday and your children were due back three hours ago from parenting time at their other parent’s house. You’ve repeatedly...
Feb 17, 2023
Many parents wonder if getting sole custody is possible in their Colorado family law case. The first thing they need to know is that, i...
Feb 16, 2023
Have you ever referred to your dog or cat as your ”child”? You’re not alone–80 percent of owners view their pets as family members, acc...
Feb 16, 2023
Parenting is hard. Step-parenting can be even harder. When you married someone who had children from a previous relationship, you took ...
Feb 15, 2023
Navigating Colorado custody cases when a parent or child has a disability can be a challenge. Divorces that include child custody disag...
Feb 9, 2023
A child flourishes when both parents play an active role in their lives. As a father, you have the right to spend time with your childr...
Feb 8, 2023
Being able to freely move around is a fundamental right in the U.S. When it comes to family law, the court does not have the authority ...
Feb 2, 2023
Some parents who aren’t together anymore decide to keep custody issues out of the court and simply trust each other to do right by thei...
Jan 31, 2023
In divorce and custody matters, the court will allow both parents parenting time with their children unless it would “endanger the chil...
Jan 28, 2023
Shared custody, with both parents actively participating in their children’s lives, is typically the ideal post-divorce situation. But ...
Jan 27, 2023
When you’re married, vacations, holidays and family traditions are a shared experience. Divorce forces you and your ex to divide these ...
Jan 26, 2023
Your marriage has ended, and you want the children in your primary care. Whether you believe you’re the more reliable parent or you hav...
Jan 24, 2023
If you’re a dad going through divorce, you may wonder how long it’s going to take for you to get visitation with your kids. The answer:...
Jan 23, 2023
For many years, family law was not particularly friendly to men. Courts often relied on antiquated gender roles to make decisions about...
Jan 21, 2023
Life is fleeting. As it happens, so are many marriages. The ending of either can be unfortunate and untimely. However, the tragedy is c...
Jan 20, 2023
Divorce with children is stressful. Determining who gets what rights to the kids can turn an otherwise amicable divorce into bitter, pr...
Jan 1, 2023
Whether you’re a parent considering divorce or one who’s thinking about filing a motion to get more parenting time, youR...
Dec 22, 2022
Divorce court has not always been a friendly place for men. Family law’s reliance on outdated gender norms meant that men often w...
Dec 22, 2022
Getting divorced is never an easy thing. There’s so much to sort out, and if there are children, determining how to share parental righ...
Oct 27, 2022
Change is part of life. For better or worse, even the most well-considered arrangements must be updated from time to time, including pa...
Oct 3, 2022
Nearly half of all American marriages end in divorce. Often, people leave their spouses or long-term partners seeking a fresh start, bu...
Sep 13, 2022
For many years, family law was not particularly friendly to men. Courts often relied on antiquated gender roles to make decisions about...
Sep 8, 2022
Paternity cases involving genetic testing are common in the practice of family law. The stakes can get pretty high. A paternity suit ru...
Sep 7, 2022
When a woman gives birth to a child – unless she carried another couple’s fertilized embryo to term – there’s no doub...
Aug 19, 2022
You’ve brought a child into the world but now realize you cannot provide the level of care the child needs. This is a heart-wrenching m...
Aug 19, 2022
As the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic forced people indoors, digital communication shot to the forefront of our daily routines. Technological a...
Aug 18, 2022
When parents split up, unfortunately, children are often caught in the crossfire. The emotional strain of divorce coupled with a desire...
Aug 9, 2022
It’s healthy for children to form attachments to adults who are not their biological parents, such as stepparents. Unfortunately, somet...
May 12, 2022
Many parents contemplating divorce want to know if Colorado family courts always award 50-50 parenting time. In this short article, Rob...
May 10, 2022
Contentious custody cases happen despite one or both parties’ best efforts to keep things as low conflict as possible. So, what s...
Mar 23, 2022
Divorced parents who share joint decision-making must agree on many important issues, including major medical decisions like vaccinatio...
Jan 4, 2022
R&H Invokes Hague Convention to Obtain Full Custody for Client By the time he reached out to Robinson & Henry, John was growing...
Dec 10, 2021
Contrary to the prevailing “stranger danger” narrative, nearly all missing children are actually victims of parental kidnapping. Parent...
Nov 11, 2021
Child abduction is a parent’s worst nightmare. Unfortunately, that nightmare all too often becomes reality, particularly in conte...
Oct 19, 2021
Family Law Team Helps Client with Immunocompromised Child Find Peace of Mind Imagine this scenario: Your child is severely immunocompro...
Apr 29, 2021
Parental alienation is a difficult reality for some parents who go through a divorce. Hostile and passive-aggressive behavior directed ...
Mar 30, 2021
The pandemic has created a lot of questions for divorced parents. A question our Family Law Team has received quite a bit is: can you d...
Mar 26, 2021
Dad’s rights are equal to mom’s rights, in Colorado – meaning both parents have an equal opportunity to raise their c...
Feb 26, 2021
Robinson & Henry Client Wins Big in Custody Case Introduction When parents split up under bitter circumstances, ex-partners can go ...
Feb 17, 2021
Sticking to your custody agreement is very important, as it is part of your overall court-ordered parenting plan. So what happens when ...
Feb 17, 2021
Shared parenting agreements are primarily designed to be in the best interest of the child or children. The needs and abilities of the ...
Feb 11, 2021
A common question our family law attorneys get on a regular basis is: is mediation required? The answer is: yes. Family law attorney Al...
Feb 3, 2021
Colorado family courts consider a number of factors when determining parenting time. Our family law attorneys share what you can expect...
Dec 1, 2020
It can be difficult to relocate with your children after your divorce. That’s why it is important to know how you can properly pr...
Oct 9, 2020
While mothers have special challenges in family law cases, it’s important to remember that the law is gender-blind. The rights of each ...
Oct 7, 2020
A divorce with children can sometimes be difficult and frustrating. It’s important to make sure you have a solid parenting plan p...
Oct 5, 2020
Courts take allegations of domestic violence very seriously and it can in fact impact your parenting rights and also your custody of th...
Jan 24, 2020
No. 1 Spend Time With Your Kids NOW One of the best ways to build your case for more parenting time is to exercise your current custody...
Jul 19, 2018
Developing a parenting time plan that makes sense for you and your family is a critical part of the divorce process, helping to create ...