Category: Family Law
Spousal Support Determination In Colorado
Spousal support is also commonly referred to as alimony or spousal maintenance. The Colorado legislature has enacted a statute the involves basically a two part process. The first part of the process is running formula based on the adjusted gross incomes of the parties, so we look at the adjusted gross income of each party. […]
February 6, 2017
What Is The Process For Modifying Child Support In Colorado?
First you have to consider whether or not you have a basis for modifying child support in Colorado. Child support in Colorado is paid until the child reaches 19 years of age and then there’s some other factors which can come into play but essentially through age 19. Child support can always be modified by […]
February 1, 2017
How Lewis & Matthews Takes a Unique Approach to Family Law Cases
What makes Lewis and Matthews different? Lewis and Matthews takes a holistic approach to family law. We think about the person, the family unit, the unique situation that you’re in, where you are now, and where you want to be moving forward. We try to be pro-active. We try to provide excellent customer service. Many […]
December 5, 2016
How to Modify Child Support
What is the process for modifying child support in Colorado? First you have to evaluate whether or not there’s a situation where child support can be modified. In order to modify child support in Colorado you have to show that there is a substantial and continuing change in circumstances that results in a 10% change […]
November 14, 2016
How Do You Modify or Appeal the Court’s Divorce or Child Custody Decision?
So you’ve gotten a bad result. What do you do? How do you modify or appeal the court’s decision? First off, you have to think about where you are in the process. Is this a final order that you can appeal or file a motion to modify? In Colorado you must have a final order before […]
November 7, 2016
What Should You Ask a Divorce Lawyer Before You Hire Them?
What You Should Know When Looking for a Divorce Attorney When you are shopping around for a divorce attorney, the first thing you need to ask yourself is, “Do I feel comfortable with this individual representing me during what is likely one of the most trying aspects of my life? Do I feel comfortable with […]
October 17, 2016
Does Lewis and Matthews Work on a Variety of Family Law Cases?
Lewis & Matthews specializes in a wide variety of family law cases. Family law cases are generally divided by two types. The first type is basically pre-decree or pre-permanent orders. Examples of those types of cases would be dissolution of marriage, allocation of parenteral responsibilities, paternity cases. Those are the major categories. Then, you have […]
October 10, 2016
Decision Making: What is it and What Factors Influence It?
What is decision making responsibility regarding the minor children and how is it assigned? Design making responsibility in Colorado relates to major decisions and the default or fall back is joint decision making. In other words, we want both parents to be involved in major decisions for the children. Those major decisions typically include where […]
October 3, 2016
How Do I Know When to Get a Protection Order?
You should get a protection order if you feel like your physical or emotional safety is at risk. A protection order is a very powerful tool that can be utilized when they are instances of domestic abuse, physical threat, physical violence, stalking, abuse of the elderly. You can get a protection order by going down […]
August 29, 2016
What are the Steps to a Successful Child Custody Trial?
Going through a child custody trial can be a confusing and overwhelming time. It can be hard to figure out what the right steps to take are. Jennifer Lewis offers her advice on what you should do to have a successful child custody trial in the video below.
July 11, 2016
