When Colorado Grandparents Have Legal Standing for Family Time
Colorado law gives grandparents the right to request court‑ordered family time only in three specific situations. These “standing triggers” are: (1) when the child’s parents are in a dissolution of...
Financial Planning Tips for Dividing Marital Property
Going through a divorce is an incredibly painful season of life. When you must untangle years of shared finances and divide the property you worked so hard to build, that emotional strain turns...
How to File a Verified Motion for Grandparent Family Time in Colorado
Colorado grandparents seeking court‑ordered family time must follow a clear three‑step process under CRS 14‑10‑124.4. First, you must confirm that you have legal standing to file. Second, you must...
The Importance of a Parenting Plan for Unmarried Couples
Ending a relationship when you have children is one of the most difficult transitions a person can face. There's a unique weight that comes with untangling a shared life while trying to keep your...
How Colorado’s Aaliyah and Myah Act Changed Grandparents’ Rights
Colorado’s Aaliyah and Myah Act (HB 23‑1026) reshaped grandparents’ rights when it took effect on August 7, 2023. The law repealed CRS 19‑1‑117, moved grandparent rights into Title 14 as CRS 14‑10...
Why Uncontested Divorce Doesn't Mean Unprepared
Divorce is rarely something people plan for. Even when both spouses agree that separating is the right step, the emotional weight of ending a marriage can feel overwhelming. You might feel relieved...
Dividing Property in Divorce: What Is Considered Marital vs. Separate?
Divorce often stirs a whirlwind of emotions—uncertainty about the future, financial worries, and stress over what life will look like once the process is complete. Many feel blindsided by how...
College Costs After Divorce: Who Pays What?
Divorce introduces many financial considerations, and one of the most significant for families with children is how to manage college expenses. In Colorado, divorce law provides guidance for...
Common Misconceptions About Family Mediation
Family disputes can be emotionally draining and mentally exhausting, especially when they involve children, property, and years of shared history. Many people facing these situations assume that...
How Prenuptial Agreements Can Strengthen Marriages
Marriage is one of the most significant commitments two people can make. It brings joy, partnership, and shared dreams, but it also comes with financial and personal considerations that can cause...
Determining Complex Income Sources for Child Support
Determining income for child support is rarely as straightforward as reviewing a pay stub. While some parents earn steady wages or salaries, others have fluctuating income streams that don't fit...
Essential Financial Documentation for High-Asset Divorce Cases
Financial documentation is the foundation of equitable asset division in high-asset divorces. Colorado is an equitable distribution state, meaning the court divides marital property in a manner it...
When Should Unmarried Parents Pursue Genetic Testing?
Legal matters involving unmarried parents have become increasingly common. One significant aspect of these cases is determining legal parentage, which often begins with establishing biological...
Valuation Challenges in Professional Practice Division
Dividing a professional practice during a divorce presents unique challenges that often go far beyond calculating salary or income. Whether one or both spouses are doctors, lawyers, accountants, or...
How Does Remote Work Affect Child Custody Arrangements?
The shift to remote work has transformed daily life for families across Florida, raising new questions about child custody arrangements and how parenting plans should adapt. Parents may now be...
Collaborative Solutions for College Expense Division After Divorce
Divorce is a challenging process, particularly when children are involved, and planning for their future education adds another layer of intricacy. In Colorado, where family law emphasizes the best...
What Evidence Supports Modification of Parenting Time Orders?
Parenting time orders, commonly referred to as custody and visitation schedules, establish when and how parents share time with their children following a separation or divorce.However, as families...
Strategic Approaches to High-Conflict Custody Mediation
Child custody disputes can be emotionally exhausting and legally challenging, especially when parents have a history of high conflict. Mediation offers a structured way to resolve these disputes,...
Protecting Business Assets During Gray Divorce
When marriages involving older couples end, the stakes are often higher, especially when business assets are involved. Commonly referred to as "gray divorce," these divorces typically involve...
How Do Trust Fund Distributions Impact Spousal Support Calculations?
Spousal support, often referred to as alimony, is a financial obligation established during or after a divorce to provide assistance to a spouse who may have a lower income or is financially...
The Benefits of Equitable Distribution in Divorce
Divorce is never easy, and one of the most challenging aspects of the process is dividing assets. In Colorado, the principle of equitable distribution plays a significant role in assuring a fair...
What Are the Grounds for Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights?
Parental rights are among the most fundamental and cherished rights in a family structure. They encompass the legal authority to make crucial decisions about a child's upbringing, education,...
Life After Divorce
Divorce signifies a significant transition in life, the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new one.At Pesch Law Office PC, we understand the emotional and practical challenges that come with...
Do You Still Need an Attorney for an Amicable Divorce?
When couples decide to part ways on good terms, they often wonder if it's necessary to hire an attorney. With both parties agreeing on key aspects of the divorce, such as asset division and custody...
What Happens to Shared Property and Debt in a Divorce?
At What Age Does a Child Get to Choose Which Parent to Live With?
Many parents wonder if there is a specific age when a child can choose which parent to live with. There's no fixed age in Colorado at which a child's preference becomes determinative. Instead,...
What Is an Amicable Divorce?
Divorce, with all its emotional and logistical layers, doesn't have to be a battleground. Through years of dedicated practice in family law across Denver, Colorado, and its surrounding areas, we've...
Do You Still Need an Attorney for Mediation?
The very nature of mediation suggests a cooperative, less adversarial approach to resolving disputes. Most of the time, you don't need an attorney by your side during this process.Mediation is...
What Is a High-Conflict Divorce?
Divorce is never an easy journey, and when it spirals into a high-conflict situation, it can feel like you're navigating a stormy sea without a compass. The emotional turmoil, the stress of legal...
Why Do I Need a Divorce Lawyer?
Attorney Helping Divorcing Spouses Resolve Legal Issues in Denver and Douglas CountyMarriages break down for a variety of reasons, and many couples who decide to get a divorce attempt to do so...
Understanding Business Valuations in Colorado Divorces
Divorce is never easy, especially when it involves the division of complex assets such as businesses. In Colorado divorces, determining the value of a business is crucial for ensuring an equitable...
Why You Still Need to Hire an Attorney for An Amicable Divorce
While amicable divorces may seem straightforward, there are still many legal considerations that could warrant the need to hire an attorney. This may be particularly necessary if the divorcing...
Reviewing How Domestic Violence May Impact Colorado Divorce Proceedings
Sadly, domestic violence is a widespread problem across many corners of our country, Colorado included. And while Colorado may be a “no-fault” state regarding divorce, many couples looking to get a...
What Issues Are Usually the Most Prevalent in High-Conflict Divorces?
A high-conflict divorce is a legal proceeding that involves significant disagreement or animosity between the parties. Intense emotions, contentious disputes, and high hostility often mark these...
How to Prepare for A High-Conflict Divorce
Going through any divorce is typically a complex process. However, the situation can become even more complicated in cases where a divorce is likely to be high conflict. High conflict divorce is a...
4 Healthy Ideas That Can Help You Cope During Your Colorado Divorce
A divorce is one of the most stressful life events that a person can experience. Divorce brings about all sorts of changes, from disruptions in your routines and responsibilities to changes in your...
Could Divorce Be Genetic?
Sociologists and relationship experts have long known that children whose parents are divorced are more likely to get divorced later in life compared to children from “intact” families. Many have...
4 Common Divorce Stressors for Children and Their Parents
Studies tell us that divorce is one of the most difficult life events for children and adults alike. Even under the very best of circumstances, research shows it takes a significant emotional toll...
How to Tell Your Children About Your Divorce
If you and your spouse are considering ending your marriage and you have children together, you probably have many concerns. Coming to terms with the marriage ending is already difficult, but...
Understanding Equitable Distribution of Marital Property in a Colorado Divorce
If you are considering a divorce in Colorado, you may have questions about how you and your spouse will divide the property you have accumulated during your marriage. Television, movies, and pop...
The Challenges of Post-Divorce Dating
You probably know at least one person, if not many people, who emerged from a divorce and jumped almost directly into a new romantic relationship—metaphorically before the ink even dried on their...
Getting Yourself Ready for A Divorce
If you have reached the point with your spouse that divorce has gone from “possible” to “almost certain,” you need to start thinking about the road that lies ahead. Of course, you should give some...
Choosing the Right Attorney for Your Divorce
One of the most important decisions you will make when going through a divorce is choosing who you will retain to be your divorce attorney. Having the right attorney—one who is not only skilled at...
Beware of These Financial Matters in Your Colorado Divorce
A divorce can be a stressful and contentious matter – and not just because of the impending end of your romantic relationship. Financial matters are also particularly important in divorce, and they...
When Is It Time to Consider a Divorce?
Two people do not get married and plan to get divorced at some later time. The topic of divorce is sometimes brought up when people and circumstances change over the course of years. Over time...
4 Things Nobody Tells You About Life After Divorce
Aside from the death of a loved one, getting a divorce is the most stressful event that is likely to happen in a person's life. This is because a divorce encompasses almost everything in your life,...
3 Reasons to Resort to Divorce Litigation
Mediation, negotiation, and collaborative divorce are typically the preferred options for resolving a divorce in modern times. They tend to save spouses time and money when they are already going...
4 Legal Options to Consider in High-Conflict Divorce
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights in Colorado?
The relationship between a child and her grandparents is special. Grandparents often play a pivotal role in a child's upbringing, providing comfort, wisdom, and often, cookies. Colorado recognizes...
What Happens to Shared Property in A Colorado Divorce?
The Right of First Refusal in Colorado Child Custody
At one time, divorced parents were able to arrange for childcare in whatever way they thought best during the times they had physical custody of their child. However, over the years, Colorado...