Divorce/Custody Attorney Blog
Mediation
Mediation In DivorceWhat's Mediation And Why Is It Important During Divorce Divorce cases often don’t go smoothly, even when they are uncontested. The process is usually riddled with unfriendly arguments and conflicts, frequently drawing out the proceedings into...
Gray Divorce
What Is A Gray Divorce? It is always a complicated affair to end a marriage later in life. Divorce and separation at any age are difficult at best, but if it is people over age 50 divorcing, the repercussions of going through what’s known as a “gray divorce” are...
Preliminary Injunction
What Is A Preliminary Injunction?Contact Mary Daugherty Now!A preliminary injunction is focused on protecting the "status quo" of either spouse before the divorce. It will go into effect automatically in all divorce cases in Colorado, once a divorce summons is served....
Settling Vs. Litigation
Settling Vs. Litigation In DivorceSettling vs. Litigation - Which Is Best? When a client is asking about settling vs. litigation, I tell them what I think will most likely happen in court, as well as what I think the best-case scenarios and the worst-case scenarios...
Common Divorce Mistakes
Common Divorce MistakesDon't Make These Common Divorce Mistakes! When a marriage comes to an end by divorce, things can get emotionally draining for all sides. It’s not far-fetched to see both spouses losing control of their ability to think rationally, which makes...
How Much Does A Divorce Cost In Colorado Springs?
Divorce is complex, both financially and emotionally. Once a relationship is broken, it can be hard at times to come to terms with the soon-to-be ex-spouse on both personal matters (such as custody and who keeps the marital home) and the financial aspect (property and...
Child Custody Arrangements
Contact Mary Daugherty About Your Case Now! Child Custody Arrangements Family courts are renowned for the 'child's best interest' or what's 'in the best interest of a child'. These principles guide many modern child custody proceedings. Even though child custody laws...
The Difference Between Contested And Uncontested Divorce
Divorce can often be tiring - mentally exhausting, physically tiring, and emotionally draining. Knowing what your options are and doing this with the right expert can help ease the process. For the majority of states, there are two basic types of divorce: contested...
In Appreciation of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
I read the Appellate, then Supreme Court decisions on the VMI case in law school and they absolutely rocked my 23-year-old mind! It was my introduction to Ruth Bader Ginsburg (who wrote the Supreme Court decision). In essence, it said that women are *literally*...
How To Change The Name Of A Minor Child
With permission of his or her parents, a minor child may change his or her first, middle, and or last name legally. As a parent or guardian, you may wish to legally change the name or your minor child for various reasons. Some of the most common reasons are; Have a...
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