Brittney McClinton
Senior Associate - Family Law
Apr 2, 2024
Divorce can get messy. But, you should take your time, get the right attorney and make sure that you don’t complicate your life forever...
Mar 19, 2024
In theory, a divorce is final once the judge signs the decree, which should bring some sense of relief. For many divorcing couples, the...
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...
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...
Jan 30, 2024
Divorce is more than a stressful legal process. It’s a huge life change. Let’s go over the top three reasons why a DIY divo...
Sep 18, 2023
Yes, it happens. You may even be living proof: People with the loveliest intentions can still make the same mistake twice. It’s … perpl...
Sep 12, 2023
Colorado is one of the few States that recognizes common law marriage. This is convenient to Centennial Staters who’d rather just choos...
Sep 7, 2023
Do you know where your estranged spouse is tonight? Maybe it’s easy right now to tell yourself you don’t care. Accusations were made. D...
Sep 1, 2023
The hardest thing about divorce with children is preserving family ties while splitting up the parents. Colorado courts want parents to...
Aug 28, 2023
One unfortunate reason people stay in unhappy marriages is money, or the lack of it. After all, the average divorce costs around $13,00...
Aug 14, 2023
For some people getting divorced, the idea of finding someone new is the furthest thing from their minds. For others, divorce is actual...
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...
Jul 25, 2023
Children look to their parents for security, and divorce inevitably shifts the family foundation a child has come to rely on. That’s wh...
Jul 10, 2023
Divorce is hard enough. Often overlooked is how who you’re divorcing can determine how much turmoil you’ll endure before the judge sign...
Jun 20, 2023
At Robinson & Henry, we understand that divorce is one of the most stressful events you’ll experience in your lifetime. Our k...
Jun 19, 2023
Download the 10 Signs Your Spouse is Hiding Assets guide. You probably trusted the person you married. But divorce can twist spouses i...
June 7, 2023
Divorce brings a tidal wave of emotions, among them uncertainty. Who will keep the house? Where will my children live? Will I have to p...
May 4, 2023
Alimony, often called spousal maintenance or spousal support in Colorado, refers to periodic payments made by a higher-earning spouse t...
Apr 26, 2023
In Colorado, spousal maintenance, also known as “alimony,” is often awarded to one spouse after divorce. Most people know t...
Apr 20, 2023
Let’s be honest, few people who are getting a divorce want to financially support their ex-spouse in the future. In Colorado, though, m...
Apr 19, 2023
Spousal maintenance, commonly referred to as alimony or spousal support, is meant to get the lower-earning spouse back on their feet af...
Apr 17, 2023
Cary Grant once said that divorce is a game played by lawyers. That’s fair enough as wry observations go. But divorce is no game to the...
Apr 10, 2023
The rule of law philosophy assumes that good people will follow it. Unfortunately, people are not always on their best behavior outside...
Apr 6, 2023
You’re probably familiar with terms such as “child custody” and “alimony.” However, you may not hear thos...
Apr 5, 2023
Until 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allowed paying spouses to deduct spousal support payments and required the receiving spo...
Apr 4, 2023
A divorce decree is more than a document declaring the end of a marriage. It is a court order. Some ex-spouses forget this. They drag t...
Mar 9, 2023
Divorce is a painful process. There’s no denying that. It’s perfectly acceptable to want to get it over with as quickly as possible. Ho...
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...
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 10, 2023
Calculating spousal maintenance can get tricky in Texas divorce cases. This article answers some common questions about this issue and ...
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 2, 2023
Till death do us part? You’ve done your part. Now you’ve decided not to spend your sunset years with a spouse you’re not close to anymo...
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 29, 2023
Unfortunately, divorce can bring out the worst in people. Your spouse may waste marital assets, lie about having an affair, or try to c...
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 26, 2023
The late American actor John Barrymore observed a century ago that “You never realize how short a month is until you pay alimony.” Barr...
Jan 25, 2023
It has been called “the ransom that the happy pay to the devil.” Then again, when it comes to alimony, you rarely find anyone who is ha...
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 9, 2023
A lack of financial resources can keep people stuck in an abusive marriage. Your spouse may limit your access to money, earn a higher i...
Jan 6, 2023
It’s tough to know what to expect when you’re planning to file for divorce, and that fear of the unknown can feel paralyzing. Hiring a ...
Dec 22, 2022
Divorce does not have to destroy your life. In this article, we answer frequently asked questions about the collaborative divorce proce...
Dec 22, 2022
Pop superstar Britney Spears famously had her 2004 marriage annulled after only 55 hours, spawning a new generation of late-night telev...
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
Divorce is often adversarial in nature. Interests clash, lines are drawn, and other family members are often caught in the crossfire. M...
Dec 22, 2022
Divorce is an emotional process, and Texas family court laws can sometimes be confusing. In this article, we answer some of your freque...
Dec 22, 2022
Modifications to alimony, legally known as spousal support in Texas, can be difficult to receive. We provide answers to some of the mos...
Dec 7, 2022
Single or remarried mothers and fathers who wrongly claim a child on their taxes cause legal problems for both parents. It makes no dif...
Nov 16, 2022
Blended families can face numerous challenges, but one issue you can certainly avoid is your estate distribution upon your death. Unfor...
Oct 14, 2022
When you get divorced, you leave more than your former spouse behind. All the assets and property acquired over the duration of the mar...
Oct 13, 2022
Getting divorced is stressful. You have a lot to do, including dividing assets. This is a tedious process during which arguments can er...
Oct 12, 2022
Learn about the complex laws applicable to same-sex couples from our dedicated divorce attorneys at Robinson & Henry
...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 7, 2022
There’s more than one way to end a marriage with your living spouse. The most common way is divorce. Annulment is another way to ...
Sep 7, 2022
There are people who flippantly say getting married was the biggest mistake of their lives. When an unhappy marriage ends in divorce, i...
Sep 7, 2022
With emotions heightened and the future uncertain, some spouses can easily rationalize committing divorce fraud. They may hide or misre...
Sep 7, 2022
In Colorado, divorcing spouses are legally entitled to a fair and equitable division of marital property. Marital property includes all...
Sep 6, 2022
Divorce is never easy. If you are contemplating leaving a spouse who has a disability, matters become further complicated. Your spouse ...
Aug 24, 2022
Now it’s done. The judge has signed the Final Decree of Divorce, severing the last link in the chain between your old life and the new ...
Aug 16, 2022
In Texas, divorcing spouses are legally entitled to a just and equitable division of marital property. Marital property includes all as...
Aug 15, 2022
Often in a marriage, one spouse will earn a higher income than the other. The other spouse may work part-time, handle household duties,...
May 3, 2022
Alimony, also referred to as spousal support or spousal maintenance, is a legal obligation one spouse has to provide financial support ...
Mar 25, 2022
Military divorces are often complex, involving both federal and state statutes. You need an attorney that knows how to handle a militar...
Mar 24, 2022
Many of our clients want to know what the divorce timeline looks like. How long is this process going to take? There’s no way we ...
Mar 23, 2022
Many people going through a divorce manage to be amicable and agree on everything from dividing marital assets to parenting time. Being...
Mar 4, 2022
Divorcing couples with substantial assets have additional considerations when it comes to spousal maintenance and property division. If...
Feb 17, 2022
Colorado courts consider a number of factors when awarding alimony including how much each spouse makes. Determining your income can be...
Feb 17, 2022
Divorce is an inherently messy process. Dividing a business during divorce proceedings can feel like pouring gasoline onto an already v...
Jan 31, 2022
Our divorce lawyers get this question a lot: should I move out of the house before the divorce is final? We cannot make that decision f...
Nov 29, 2021
“Our holding today is a recognition of the economic and social realities which often characterize military families. … In light of thes...
Oct 21, 2021
When you get divorced, you have to divide marital property. On the surface, that may sound pretty straightforward, but it definitely is...
Oct 21, 2021
If you work for the state or federal government, it’s quite possible you have a pension. When people get divorced, the other spou...
Oct 21, 2021
If you’re a military spouse considering divorce, you may be wondering whether you are entitled to receive part of your spouseR...
Oct 14, 2021
A common question our family law attorneys receive from new clients is: how is marital property divided? More specifically, clients wan...
Oct 12, 2021
Having an attorney at mediation could give you a winning edge. If you’re getting divorced, Colorado courts will require you to at...
Oct 12, 2021
You do not need a lawyer to get a divorce in Colorado, but you risk a bad settlement if you do it by yourself. For some people, a D-I-Y...
Sep 1, 2021
Young adults aren’t getting divorced as much as they used to, but older adults seem to be making up for those splits. The Pew Research ...
Aug 31, 2021
A common-law marriage that ends tends to be more complicated than a union that went through the formal process. That’s probably n...
Jul 30, 2021
It’s important to update your estate plan after divorce. While there are laws in place to protect you from your ex-spouse when yo...
May 6, 2021
Divorce can be expensive, but our Family Law Team shares some ways you may be able to cut back on the cost of divorce. Have a Question ...
May 5, 2021
If you’re considering divorce, you may wonder whether your 401k is marital property and if you will lose any of that retirement m...
Apr 29, 2021
Parental alienation is a difficult reality for some parents who go through a divorce. Hostile and passive-aggressive behavior directed ...
Apr 27, 2021
Every divorce situation is different. You can avoid a divorce disaster by knowing these 10 things.
...Apr 1, 2021
The Colorado Supreme Court recently ruled that a same-sex common law marriage created before same-sex marriage was legal should be reco...
Mar 25, 2021
A common question our family law attorneys receive from individuals considering or in the midst of divorce is: will I lose my retiremen...
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 11, 2021
Going through the divorce process is one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. Divorce can be emotionally difficult, complica...
Dec 18, 2020
Moving on after divorce can be one of the most difficult parts of the entire process. You may still be angry, resentful, or flat out te...
Oct 21, 2020
You may need an expert to find certain evidence and to complete specific tasks for your divorce. A private investigator can perform a n...
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...
Aug 17, 2020
Many people do not know the difference between a legal separation and divorce. There really is only one major thing that differentiates...
Aug 12, 2020
Divorce is stressful and often quite complex, especially if children are involved. There are two types of family law experts that can h...
Jul 8, 2020
Think you know what actually constitutes a common law marriage? Chances are, you don’t. Family law attorney Allison Sutton says c...
Sep 18, 2019
Infidelity, or “cheating,” is one of the most common reasons for divorce, and for the breakdown of relationships in general. An extra-m...
Sep 6, 2019
An R&H family law client faced losing their home in their divorce. The parties were at odds about the house’s value and how much th...
Dec 1, 2018
You love your spouse. You aren’t thinking about divorce. You may not be as connected as you once were, but that’s normal. Y...
Aug 16, 2018
Colorado courts have long held that retirement accounts are just as much a part of marital property as any other investment or savings ...
Aug 16, 2018
For many reasons, including religious beliefs, health insurance, pensions or to qualify for Social Security benefits, you and your spou...
Aug 16, 2018
If you’re like many people in the midst of divorce, your heart sinks every time you think about the issue of alimony. You may feel disc...
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 ...
Aug 3, 2017
Our divorce and estate planning attorneys discusses what to do with your Will after a divorce, happens if you don’t update your e...