Types of Family Law Cases

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 ...

Yes, it happens. You may even be living proof: People with the loveliest intentions can still make the same mistake twice. It’s … perpl...

Contentious custody cases happen despite one or both parties’ best efforts to keep things as low conflict as possible. So, what s...

Colorado is one of the few States that recognizes common law marriage. This is convenient to Centennial Staters who’d rather just choos...

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...

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

One unfortunate reason people stay in unhappy marriages is money, or the lack of it. After all, the average divorce costs around $13,00...

When prepared correctly, marital agreements give peace of mind to a couple entering into exciting new chapters of their lives. But it&#...

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...

For some people getting divorced, the idea of finding someone new is the furthest thing from their minds. For others, divorce is actual...

Until 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allowed paying spouses to deduct spousal support payments and required the receiving spo...

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...

The dissolution of a marriage is almost always an upsetting event. In addition there can be many challenges that require time, energy, ...

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...

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...

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...

Advances in technology and state law mean that your ability to have and raise a child is no longer limited by infertility, gender, mari...

Advances in medical technology have made it easier for all couples to have children. Meanwhile, state laws have lagged behind. Colorado...

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

Infidelity, or “cheating,” is one of the most common reasons for divorce, and for the breakdown of relationships in general. An extra-m...

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...

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...

Children look to their parents for security, and divorce inevitably shifts the family foundation a child has come to rely on. That’s wh...

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...

The rule of law philosophy assumes that good people will follow it. Unfortunately, people are not always on their best behavior outside...

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

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...

At Robinson & Henry, we understand that divorce is one of the most stressful events you’ll experience in your lifetime. Our k...

Download the 10 Signs Your Spouse is Hiding Assets guide.  You probably trusted the person you married. But divorce can twist spouses i...

Divorce is hard enough. Often overlooked is how who you’re divorcing can determine how much turmoil you’ll endure before the judge sign...

One of your priorities as a parent is supporting your children, both financially and emotionally. However, your financial circumstances...

The late American actor John Barrymore observed a century ago that “You never realize how short a month is until you pay alimony.” Barr...

Divorce is an inherently messy process. Dividing a business during divorce proceedings can feel like pouring gasoline onto an already v...

You may need an expert to find certain evidence and to complete specific tasks for your divorce. A private investigator can perform a n...

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

If you are getting divorced and have children, it’s important to familiarize yourself with Colorado child support laws. Whether y...

Navigating Colorado custody cases when a parent or child has a disability can be a challenge. Divorces that include child custody disag...

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...

Getting divorced usually means you and your spouse are past the point of working things out. While your marriage may be ending, you sti...

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

Alimony, often called spousal maintenance or spousal support in Colorado, refers to periodic payments made by a higher-earning spouse t...

In Colorado, spousal maintenance, also known as “alimony,” is often awarded to one spouse after divorce. Most people know t...

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...

Having an attorney at mediation could give you a winning edge. If you’re getting divorced, Colorado courts will require you to at...

A common question our family law attorneys receive from new clients is: how is marital property divided? More specifically, clients wan...

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...

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...

Spousal maintenance, commonly referred to as alimony or spousal support, is meant to get the lower-earning spouse back on their feet af...

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...

Nearly half of all American marriages end in divorce. Often, people leave their spouses or long-term partners seeking a fresh start, bu...

Divorce is an emotional process, and Texas family court laws can sometimes be confusing. In this article, we answer some of your freque...

Divorce does not have to destroy your life. In this article, we answer frequently asked questions about the collaborative divorce proce...

If you and your spouse acquired significant assets during your marriage, or one of you came into the marriage with considerable wealth,...

Life is fleeting. As it happens, so are many marriages. The ending of either can be unfortunate and untimely. However, the tragedy is c...

Unfortunately, divorce can bring out the worst in people. Your spouse may waste marital assets, lie about having an affair, or try to c...

Divorce is often adversarial in nature. Interests clash, lines are drawn, and other family members are often caught in the crossfire. M...

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

Divorce court has not always been a friendly place for men. Family law’s reliance on outdated gender norms meant that men often w...

Often in a marriage, one spouse will earn a higher income than the other. The other spouse may work part-time, handle household duties,...

In Texas, divorcing spouses are legally entitled to a just and equitable division of marital property. Marital property includes all as...

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 ...

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...

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...

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

You may believe possession and access arrangements are set in stone once the ink dries on your divorce papers. However, this is not alw...