DUI is just as deadly the morning after

DUI is just as deadly the morning after

It is increasingly easy to avoid drunk driving. Uber and other ridesharing companies can provide a cheaper way home. Anyone with a smartphone can download an app that helps you avoid drunk driving by pinpointing your location and calling a cab. And decades of information about how many people die every year from drunk driving has done a lot to increase the social stigma attached to driving under the influence. While almost everyone understands that driving while out partying is…

Dealing with a serious illness and family law

Our law firm fully understands the complexity and strong emotions often associated with family law cases. Whether you are working through a dispute involving child custody or recently filed for divorce, you may be experiencing stress, emotional pain, and other difficulties. Unfortunately, some people in Westminster and other parts of Colorado may have a particularly challenging experience for different reasons, such as a serious illness. If you are suffering from an illness that has made life harder, it is vital…

Auto crashes and fall weather hazards

Motor vehicle collisions can happen at any time of year and for a variety of reasons. From drowsy or distracted driving to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, people find themselves seriously hurt or even killed in traffic crashes that were entirely preventable. With fall weather approaching, it is important to point out some of the weather hazards that may also lead to a crash in Westminster and across all of Colorado. People often recognize the serious risks…

Can back child support affect international travel?

If you have been struggling with child support payments, it is important for you to do what you can to keep yourself from falling behind. In Colorado, parents may lose the ability to pay child support for different reasons, especially if they suffer from an unanticipated health issue or lose their job. However, it is pivotal to look into any options during these trying times, such as the modification of a child support order. Child support delinquency can result in…

The importance of establishing paternity

Children who are born in Colorado can benefit greatly by knowing who their father is. Establishing paternity in the case of unwed parents is important for a number of reasons. According to the Colorado Department of Human Services, the benefits to establishing paternity vary. These include: Knowledge – children should have the opportunity to know who both their mother and their father are Medical – children may be able to get health coverage through their father’s insurance plan Financial – child…