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…
If you are a parent, working through family law matters such as custody disputes or even deciding to file for a divorce can be very tough, regardless of the time of year. However, there are certain times, such as back-to-school season, when these issues can be even more challenging. Our law firm understands the pressure that both parents and children face, from becoming accustomed to a new schedule to purchasing school supplies. As a parent, you should also take your…
Various types of family law matters can be stressful, from custody issues to property distribution. That said, child support can be tough for non-custodial and custodial parents in Colorado. When a parent fails to pay child support, many consequences may lie ahead. Moreover, custodial parents may experience financial hurdles when the payments are not made on time or according to the child support order. The United States Department of Justice has outlined some of the consequences parents may face for…
Whether you are someone who is thinking about filing for divorce or you have already found yourself caught up in legal issues related to divorce, you may be working your way through different challenges. Sometimes, these issues involve children, such as disputes related to visitation or child custody and child support orders. In other instances, couples may disagree about the way their marital property is divided or the amount of alimony one party has been ordered to pay. At Ciancio…
Divorce is rarely an easy undertaking for couples in Colorado. However, the process can be greatly complicated if you’re not aware of some of the more common mistakes and the proper methods for avoiding them. Keeping an even head during a divorce is crucial, especially if you hope to navigate the proceedings in a reasonable manner. The Huffington Post lists some mistakes people can make during a divorce, including not considering the tax implications it can have. Financial issues can…
