Here you will find all of our posts regarding family law.
On Behalf of Laura E. Shapiro
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In Colorado, child support covers expenses related to a child's food, clothing, housing, public school education, and health insurance.
While these are basic expenses, there are more specific costs associated with each category.
For example...
On Behalf of Laura E. Shapiro
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Under Colorado state regulations, child support orders typically continue until the child turns 19. This is the legal age of emancipation in the state.
There are, however, a number of exceptions to this rule that could shorten or extend the time a parent needs to pay support for their child.
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Getting married can be one of the many highlights of your life, especially if you are marrying your business partner.
While you may want to only focus on the bright and positive aspects of your choice to wed, other less exciting legal details may also need to be addressed.
On Behalf of Laura E. Shapiro
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Going from a two-parent household to a one parent household can be a real challenge, especially financially.
Children's needs still have to be met, so Colorado requires the payment of child support.
On Behalf of Laura E. Shapiro
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Congratulations! You've married your life-long love and created a blended family with your children.
While you are settling into your new relationship, it might feel like the highest hurdles have been overcome.
But whether you have...
On Behalf of Laura E. Shapiro
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A state lawmaker representing Evergreen was jailed in December for contempt of court in a divorce proceeding.
The case is significant for those interested in family law and Colorado state history.
On Behalf of Laura E. Shapiro
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Adam Crapser is a 41-year-old living in Washington, married with naturalized citizen children. Even though a United States family adopted him 37 years ago.
In short, this is because his adoptive parents and their agency failed him.
On Behalf of Laura E. Shapiro
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Prenuptial agreements are not just for celebrities.
Prenups, or premarital agreements, are often used by Colorado couples as a way to negotiate before marriage the rights to money, income, assets and property as well as the responsibility for debts in case of separation, divorce, death or another chosen event.
On Behalf of Laura E. Shapiro
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Up to 2004, the number of international adoptions had been steadily climbing for the last seven decades.
However, since then it has become more difficult to bring a baby born in Asia, Russia, Africa or South America into the United States.
What happened?
On Behalf of Laura E. Shapiro
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Whether it's always been a lifelong dream, or if it's a new idea that you've only just begun to pursue, the adoption process can be overwhelming.
As you have probably already realized, there are several options, and none of them is as easy as you may have hoped.
