Apr 4, 2024
State adoption rules versus local court rules can complicate things. An attorney can provide insight and stability to an otherwise opaq...
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 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 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 18, 2024
Some individuals need financial help following a divorce. Courts may order one party to pay the other spousal maintenance, or a divorci...
Mar 13, 2024
Divorce with children has its own challenges and opportunities in the digital age. The ubiquity of smartphones, texting, social media, ...
Mar 11, 2024
The last thing two people madly in love, actively planning for a future together want to do is give plausibility to the idea of a futur...
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 20, 2024
If you just got engaged, discussing certain ‘what ifs’ with your prospective spouse isn’t romantic. However, if handled honestly and de...
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...
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...
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...
Jul 10, 2023
One of your priorities as a parent is supporting your children, both financially and emotionally. However, your financial circumstances...
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 30, 2023
Divorces with children and custody dispute matters are among the most contentious family law cases. Emotions run high because there is ...
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
The sudden loss of employment can catch anyone off guard. You may lose certainty over what you can afford until you find a new job — an...
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
Most people don’t expect to get good news when the phone rings in the middle of the night. So when a Denver-area couple received such a...
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...
Apr 3, 2023
Kinship adoption is the legal process of placing a child with a close relative or family member. It provides a permanent home after a c...
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 10, 2023
“Stay together for the kids.” That’s the advice often given to people who are contemplating divorce. However, this conventional wisdom ...
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
If you feel that you need protection from someone or if you need help fighting a restraining order or domestic violence charge, take qu...
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...
Mar 6, 2023
It can be difficult when you and your ex share custody of your child but you’ve filed for a restraining order. You want you and your ch...
Mar 1, 2023
If you are getting divorced and have children, it’s important to familiarize yourself with Colorado child support laws. Whether y...
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 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
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 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 30, 2023
If you and your spouse acquired significant assets during your marriage, or one of you came into the marriage with considerable wealth,...
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 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 10, 2023
This is a common scenario: spouses decide to end their marriage, and they don’t want to drag it out; but one of them is concerned havin...
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 ...
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 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
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...
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...
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 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
...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 30, 2022
Going to court is challenging, frightening, and highly emotional. Couple that with the stress of having to testify before a judge, and ...
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
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
When a woman gives birth to a child – unless she carried another couple’s fertilized embryo to term – there’s no doub...
Sep 7, 2022
Adoption is a beautiful experience—most of the time. However, life does not always go according to plan, and you might find yourself qu...
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 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 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,...
Aug 9, 2022
It’s healthy for children to form attachments to adults who are not their biological parents, such as stepparents. Unfortunately, somet...
Jul 25, 2022
Popular culture tells us that we magically blossom into fully capable adults on our 18th birthday. However, Colorado law does not see i...
Jul 21, 2022
We all need love, but marriage isn’t for everyone. If you and a significant other are living together, have you thought about how you w...
Jun 10, 2022
Advances in technology and state law mean that your ability to have and raise a child is no longer limited by infertility, gender, mari...
Jun 7, 2022
Advances in medical technology have made it easier for all couples to have children. Meanwhile, state laws have lagged behind. Colorado...
May 12, 2022
A civil protection order is put in place to protect someone from being harmed by another person. In the family law realm, civil protect...
May 12, 2022
Many parents contemplating divorce want to know if Colorado family courts always award 50-50 parenting time. In this short article and ...
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...
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
Divorced parents who share joint decision-making must agree on many important issues, including major medical decisions like vaccinatio...
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 22, 2022
The Colorado Surrogacy Agreement Act provides legal protections and sets consistent standards for surrogates and intended parents. The ...
Mar 4, 2022
Divorcing couples with substantial assets have additional considerations when it comes to spousal maintenance and property division. If...
Mar 4, 2022
Divorcing Coloradans may be surprised to learn that some retirement benefits can count as income for alimony determination. in Colorado...
Mar 1, 2022
Advancements in assisted reproductive technology, or ART, have enabled couples who struggle to or cannot conceive a child to finally ha...
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...
Feb 16, 2022
Depending on the nature of your case, your family law attorney may recommend hiring a parenting expert, like a Child and Family Investi...
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...
Jan 21, 2022
Parents getting divorced who already have preexisting child support obligations may wonder how they’ll meet all of their financial resp...
Jan 11, 2022
The outcome of your custody or divorce case can have major implications on your life for years to come. If you believe the judge made a...
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 29, 2021
“Our holding today is a recognition of the economic and social realities which often characterize military families. … In light of thes...
Nov 11, 2021
Child abduction is a parent’s worst nightmare. Unfortunately, that nightmare all too often becomes reality, particularly in conte...
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 21, 2021
The stepparent adoption process requires numerous background checks and other documents. As Robinson & Henry Family Law Attorney pu...
Oct 19, 2021
Family Law Team Helps Client with Immunocompromised Child Find Peace of Mind Imagine this scenario: Your child is severely immunocompro...
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 9, 2021
When prepared correctly, marital agreements give peace of mind to a couple entering into exciting new chapters of their lives. But it...
Sep 3, 2021
During the hustle and bustle that often accompanies an engagement, many couples fail to consider the legal ramifications of getting mar...
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...
Aug 27, 2021
The decision to hire an attorney is usually is not an easy one for most people. Our website is chock full of great tips and general adv...
May 19, 2021
If your child is going through a divorce, has become unable to care for their children, or is deceased, you may be deeply concerned abo...
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 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 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...
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 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 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...
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 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...
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...
Nov 11, 2020
Family Law Attorney Allison Sutton explains when a family law case will and will not go to court. Need A Family Law Attorney? Give us a...
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 9, 2020
The family court deals primarily with the problems of children and their families. Going into court it’s hard to know what to exp...
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...
Aug 17, 2020
Are you waiting for courts to take action on your case? If so, there is a family court alternative. Looking for a Family Law Attorney? ...
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 17, 2020
If you need child support or expect to pay child support, there are a few things you should know when you fill out your child support w...
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...
May 1, 2020
The novel coronavirus pandemic has dramatically slowed the court system. That doesn’t mean your family law case has to come to a ...
Mar 25, 2020
Have you lost income due to COVID-19? You may be able to modify child support payments. Modify Child Support Due to Income Loss In Colo...
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...
Jun 11, 2019
Colorado child support laws call for both parents to financially support their child. The child, not the parent, has a right to monetar...
Dec 6, 2018
Once your divorce is concluded, you may think that’s the end. However, a significant portion of the services Robinson & Henry attor...
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 are getting divorced and you have children, it’s important to have a child support attorney who can educate you about the ...
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...
Aug 13, 2018
Litigation is complex and unpredictable. Consult an attorney before filing a lawsuit.
...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...
At Robinson & Henry, you don’t just hire a lawyer, you hire a team. Our team will work tirelessly and aggressively to win your case. We believe being a lawyer is about more than just law. Our dedicated team of family law attorneys has the expertise, knowledge, and compassion essential to provide trusted advice and legal knowledge in order to protect you, your children and your assets. We want to be your strongest defense. If you are facing a family legal crisis, you need a law team with the knowledge and know how to aggressively position your legal case. Our attorney’s have long-standing relationships with the Colorado and Texas courts. We are a diverse team of family law lawyers armed with a broad range of legal specialties and experience. As your family law attorney, we know you’re trusting us with your most precious asset, your family. We recognize the importance of compassion and honest advice during this difficult time. We want to be your most trusted advisor. Consult one of our family law specialists today. We provide a free case assessment so you can learn your options.