There are about 15 calls to U.S. domestic violence hotlines per minute, according to The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. That means tens of thousands of people fear for their safety every day from a romantic partner or parent. With those kinds of numbers, it is no wonder Colorado courts take emergency orders of protection, sometimes known as restraining orders, so seriously. Despite how common they are, there is a fair amount of confusion regarding what a domestic order of…

Many people have experienced difficulty paying the child support they owe. Often, people find themselves in this position following the loss of a job or a decrease in their work schedule. However, this is not the only reason parents fall behind on child support. Sometimes, a medical emergency can make it incredibly difficult to stay current on these payments, especially if the health crisis was not anticipated at all. However, it is crucial for a parent who is facing these…

Signs of suffering from the opioid epidemic are everywhere, and Colorado is no exception. In 2017, 357 residents died from an opioid overdose. Recent attempts to curb opioid abuse in Colorado include a lawsuit against drug companies responsible for marketing opioids to doctors and a $1.8 million campaign to de-stigmatize opioid addiction. There are many reasons to help people suffering from opioid addiction get help. One of those reasons is the increasing number of car accidents involving illegal and prescription…

In a post that was recently published on our blog, we discussed how those with unpaid child support may not be able to receive a passport in the U.S. However, there are many other angles to consider with respect to child support payments and various consequences that parents may face when they fail to meet these obligations. From a financial standpoint, child support can be overwhelming. Not only do parents struggle to stay current after losing a job or suffering…

Everyone believes in happily ever after when they walk down the marriage aisle, but sometimes, life takes spouses in different directions. Deciding to part ways means spouses face a big decision, but fortunately, it doesn’t always have to be the permanent end of the marriage. Unlike the handful of states that have no laws facilitating legal separation, in Colorado, spouses can choose to live separately for as long as necessary to make the best possible decision about their future, while…