Mediation and Divorce
Selecting a good mediator does much to help settle a case rather than having needless litigation. The firm recently settled a case with a considerable consideration for a client that was without resources. The mediator was able to go through the financials line by line in helping to get the case resolved.
Maintenance and Diovrce in Colorado
Last week the court made a firm ruling on the other party’s request for maintenance. The test is to show inadequate resources and inability to earn a living. The other party could not prove need as she had voluntarily quit her job. An admission she made previously at a deposition. Opposing counsel had been very cooperative throughout the proceedings, and prepared her case well. However, her client had hurt herself by admissions she made on the stand that she quit work in order to take care of her parents. Her physical ailments too were insufficient to come close to meeting the threshold for claiming any disability. The court ruled correctly that the other party was not entitled to their claim on what would have been life time maintenance.
Attorney Selection
Selecting an attorney is essential to success depending upon the approach that is necessary in order to have good outcomes. We endeavor to find the right the attorney for you, whether it be to use our firm and associates, or instead another firm that has more cache than we would in a particular situation.
False Reporting
I am currently defending someone who I believe has been victimized by the judicial system. Fortunately, the system does care and is willing to investigate all claims related to this. I will keep my readers up to date as to what comes of this and whether and how the respective law enforcement officials wish to address this situation.
New Cases, Pro Bono Divorce, Low Cost Divorce
I am on a list of providers for low cost and pro bono divorce. While I do not subscribe to do a divorce for free, I will make my services available to those who sincerely seek professional representation. Why go it alone?
Opposing Counsel and Divorce
It has been said that there are times that opposing counsel in Divorce cases is merely trying to raise issues in order to create controversy. I concur. Sometimes it is more prudent to say nothing.
Domestic Violence and Multiple Offenses
It is probably easy to understand that once a person has been responsible for a domestic violence then the slighest provocation will trigger the law or allow someone else to file such a claim. The reasons may be for just harassment. It is common for an offender to have not just one or two offenses, but sometimes multiple offenses. Counseling is key to avoid future occurences and one should utilize their insurance in trying to find someone who will help them mend their behaviours.
Uniform Parentage Act in Colorado
A client with twin boys has faced economic hardships but learned that the opposing party, ie the father of the minor children, has substantial assets. The laws with respect to child support and the child support guidelines apply to this case. Numerous cases allow for deviation from the guidelines when one party or the other has assets, income producing or otherwise.
Needless to say, it was quite a surprise!
It will be interesting to see how this case proceeds through mediation and final orders.
Criminal Law In Colorado and Fundamental Fairness
Recently the firm was able to suppress evidence in a criminal investigation; that however is becoming the norm and not the exception. Police training is either not keeping up with changes in the law, or protocols are being violated nearly everywhere. A popular reference at the firm is the Colorado Peace Officers Handbook which clearly references general constitutional and statuory procedures.
The Affordable Lawyer
Ironically a number of clients have googled my name on the internet and I come under the heading as an affordable lawyer.
There are ways to work smartly in order to save the client’s money. We endeavor do that for all our clients.
