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Nine Ways Colorado Divorcees Make Their Lives Even Messier
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...
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.
...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, ...
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...
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...
Survive Divorce: A How-To Guide
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...
FAQ: What Should I Know About Getting Divorced in Colorado?
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...
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 ...
How to Find the Best Family Law Attorney for Your Colorado Divorce
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...
What You Need to Know about Contempt of Court in Colorado Family Law Cases
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...
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...
6 Ways Divorce Benefits Children
Mar 10, 2023
“Stay together for the kids.” That’s the advice often given to people who are contemplating divorce. However, this conventional wisdom ...
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...
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...
Colorado Same-Sex Marriage and Divorce
Oct 12, 2022
Learn about the complex laws applicable to same-sex couples from our dedicated divorce attorneys at Robinson & Henry
...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...
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...
Should I Move Out of the Marital Home During the Divorce?
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...
Appeal a Family Court Order
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...
*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...
Do I Need a Lawyer for My Divorce?
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...
Grandparent Rights in Colorado
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...
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...
Moving On After Divorce
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...
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 ...
What to Expect at a Family Law Hearing
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...
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 ...