On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in family law on Monday, June 26, 2017. Colorado parents who pay child support might wonder what to do if they have a change in jobs that results in a lower income. This could make meeting their obligations difficult or impossible. If …
Obtaining rights to a child outside of divorce
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in child custody on Thursday, June 22, 2017. There are times when Colorado residents who are not going through a divorce may find themselves in a child custody case. For instance, it may be necessary to determine custody or visitation rights if …
Preparing financially for an upcoming divorce
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in high asset divorce on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Planning for divorce can be a tricky and difficult process for many people in Colorado and elsewhere around the country. While the emotional and logistical issues can seem especially overwhelming, the financial aspects …
Children and divorce
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. A divorce can have a substantial emotional impact on children. However, there are certain things Colorado parents whose marriages are coming to an end can do to make the process easier. Children should be told …
Factors that contribute to the likelihood of divorce
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Some Colorado couples who are older than 50 might be facing divorce after 30 or even 40 years of marriage. However, while they are more likely to get divorced compared to previous generations, this age …
Trump election triggers splits over political differences
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Fights over money among married couples have new competition from political disagreements after the election of Donald Trump. Couples in Colorado suffering from differences of political opinion are part of a new trend identified by …
Dealing with substance abuse during a custody dispute
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in child custody on Monday, May 8, 2017. Colorado child custody disputes can become even more complex if one parent is worried about the other parent’s alcohol and drug use when the children are around. A parent who believes that the children …
What the law says about blocking contact with a child
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in child custody on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Noncustodial parents in Colorado have many options when it comes to staying in touch with their children. Thanks to advances in technology, seeing or speaking with a child may be as easy as using …
Summer visitation suggestions for parents
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce mediation on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. If a Colorado couple divorces when their children are young, summer visitation schedules are often something that kids look forward to as they can spend greater amounts of time with the parent that they …
The effect of emancipation on child support
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in family law on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Colorado children are generally considered to be emancipated when they reach the age of 19. Parents who pay or receive child support payments may want to know how the emancipation of a child before …