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Modifying Parenting Time & Alimony

Mar 27, 2024

Modifications to divorce decrees may be difficult, and having an experienced attorney on your side is almost a necessity.

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A Mom’s Journey to 50/50 Custody

Mar 20, 2024

Robinson & Henry client Cynthia shares her journey to achieving a 50/50 custody arrangement. In family law, navigating complex cust...

What is Virtual Visitation in Colorado?

Mar 13, 2024

Divorce with children has its own challenges and opportunities in the digital age. The ubiquity of smartphones, texting, social media, ...

Weighing the Options: Protective Orders Versus Temporary Restraining Orders for Domestic Violence

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...

A Child’s Say: Factoring Kids’ Opinions About Custody

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...

Obtaining Temporary Orders for Your Texas Divorce

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...

How to Get Child Custody Orders Enforced in Texas

Feb 21, 2024

Divorce can end an unworkable marriage. Unfortunately, it does not always end the bickering, pettiness, or unwillingness to cooperate b...

How to Modify Your Texas Possession and Access Order

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...

At What Age Can Your Child Decide Where to Live?

Sep 1, 2023

The hardest thing about divorce with children is preserving family ties while splitting up the parents. Colorado courts want parents to...

Your Roadmap through the Family Law Appeals Process

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...

5 Ways to Strengthen Your Case for More Custody

May 30, 2023

Divorces with children and custody dispute matters are among the most contentious family law cases. Emotions run high because there is ...

Learn the Frequently Used Terms in Your Colorado Family Law Case

Apr 6, 2023

You’re probably familiar with terms such as “child custody” and “alimony.” However, you may not hear thos...

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Lawyers and Costs in a Colorado Child Custody Case

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...

How to Get Mediation in Your Colorado Child Custody Case

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...

How to Change the Jurisdiction of Your Child Custody Case

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...

A Lawyer’s Insider Tips and Strategies for Your Colorado Child Custody Case

Feb 28, 2023

The end of your marriage or relationship should not threaten the bond between you and your child or children. Unfortunately, estranged ...

What Should I Do If My Ex Refuses to Return My Child?

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...

How to Get Full Custody in Colorado

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...

Pet Custody and Divorce in Colorado: What Happens to your Pets?

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...

Can a Stepparent Get Custody Rights in Colorado?

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 ...

Navigating Colorado Custody Cases When a Parent or Child Has a Disability

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...

What are a father’s rights to see his child before and after a divorce?

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...

How to Win a Child Relocation Case in Colorado

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 ...

What are My Rights if I Don’t Have a Custody Agreement in Colorado?

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...

Emergency Motions to Restrict Parenting Time in Colorado

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...

What are a father’s rights when one parent wants to move out of state?

Jan 28, 2023

Shared custody, with both parents actively participating in their children’s lives, is typically the ideal post-divorce situation. But ...

Navigating Holiday Celebrations After Divorce: 8 Tips for a Stress-Free Co-Parenting Experience

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 ...

How Do You Get Full Custody of a Child in Texas?

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...

How Long Does it Take for a Father to Get Visitation Rights?

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:...

FAQ: Men’s Rights During a Colorado Divorce

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...

What Happens if One Spouse Dies During the Divorce Process in Texas?

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...

Get a Head Start on Winning Your Texas Custody Case

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...

Parenting Time Calendar

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...

Men’s Rights During Divorce in Texas

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...

What can I expect in a Texas child custody arrangement?

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...

When Can I Modify Parenting Time?

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...

What You Should Know About Child Relocation in Texas

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...

Men’s Rights During Divorce

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...

How a Lawyer Can Help with Your DNA Test

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...

Why You Need to Establish Paternity in Colorado

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...

What to Do When You Decide to Relinquish Your Parental Rights

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...

Reasonable Virtual Visitation in Texas

Aug 19, 2022

As the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic forced people indoors, digital communication shot to the forefront of our daily routines. Technological a...

Texas Child Custody Attorneys Fight to Protect Your Rights

Aug 18, 2022

When parents split up, unfortunately, children are often caught in the crossfire. The emotional strain of divorce coupled with a desire...

My Teen Wants to Live With an Ex Who is Not Their Parent

Aug 9, 2022

It’s healthy for children to form attachments to adults who are not their biological parents, such as stepparents. Unfortunately, somet...

50-50 Parenting Time in Colorado

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 ...

Contentious Custody Cases: Tips for Parents

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...

When Parents Disagree About Vaccination

Mar 23, 2022

Divorced parents who share joint decision-making must agree on many important issues, including major medical decisions like vaccinatio...

*CASE STUDY: Fight International Parental Abduction

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...

Parental Kidnapping: What You Need to Know

Dec 10, 2021

Contrary to the prevailing “stranger danger” narrative, nearly all missing children are actually victims of parental kidnapping. Parent...

International Parental Abduction: Invoking the Hague Convention

Nov 11, 2021

Child abduction is a parent’s worst nightmare. Unfortunately, that nightmare all too often becomes reality, particularly in conte...

*CASE STUDY: Restrict Parenting Time During COVID

Oct 19, 2021

Family Law Team Helps Client with Immunocompromised Child Find Peace of Mind Imagine this scenario: Your child is severely immunocompro...

Parental Alienation: How to Save the Relationship With Your Child

Apr 29, 2021

Parental alienation is a difficult reality for some parents who go through a divorce. Hostile and passive-aggressive behavior directed ...

Can You Restrict Parenting Time Due to COVID?

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...

*Case Study: Father Gets Primary Custody

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...

*CASE STUDY: Custody Win for R&H Client

Feb 26, 2021

Robinson & Henry Client Wins Big in Custody Case Introduction When parents split up under bitter circumstances, ex-partners can go ...

Custody Issue: What Happens When a Kid Doesn’t Want to Visit

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 ...

Custody Exchanges: Improve Them for Your Child

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 ...

Mediation is Required in Family Law Cases

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...

Judges Consider a Number of Factors in Custody Cases

Feb 3, 2021

Colorado family courts consider a number of factors when determining parenting time. Family Law attorney Niki Miller shares what you ca...

How to Build a Strong Case to Relocate with Your Child Post-Divorce

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...

Do Mothers Have an Edge in Family Court?

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 ...

How to Create a Rock-Solid Parenting Plan

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...

2 Ways Domestic Violence Can Affect Parental Rights

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...

How to Build a Case for More Parenting Time

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...

A Guide To Maximizing Your Parenting Time

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 ...

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