Divorce/Custody Attorney Blog
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...
Kinship Adoption Guide
Kinship AdoptionKinship adoption or relative adoption refers to a relative who is adopting children or a child. Extended Family, Or Kinship Adoption When one or both parents cannot provide the proper care for their child or children, the child might be placed with...
Domestic Violence and Child Custody in Colorado
Domestic Violence And Child CustodyChild custody cases can be a difficult process to navigate through. In Colorado, there is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and the court system will take several factors into account before making a final decision. However, if you...
No Fault Divorce
No-Fault Divorce In Colorado"Dissolution of Marriage” is how the State of Colorado defines divorce. Colorado is a "no-fault divorce" state, which means that the court assigns no fault to either party. The only concern of Colorado is whether or not the marriage was...
Appointment Of Guardian
Hi! I am Mary Daugherty, a Colorado Springs Family attorney and I'd like to discuss Appointment of Guardian. I've had a handful of clients come to me with the heartbreaking question: "What happens to my kids if I become too sick to take care of them, or...
What To Do If You’ve Been Served With Divorce Papers
What To Do If You Are Served With Divorce PapersHave You Been Served With Divorce Papers? If you have been served with divorce papers, the clock is ticking! In divorce and custody in Colorado you normally have 21 days to file a response unless you were served out of...
How to Modify a Parenting Plan
This is Colorado Springs Divorce Attorney Mary Daugherty of Daugherty Law LLC in Colorado Springs. One of the many questions I get is how to modify a parenting plan. Here are a few steps that can help you get this done. Why Do You Want To Modify A Parenting Plan?...
How To Legally Change Your Name In Colorado
I specialize in Low-Cost, Affordable Name Changes in Colorado. If you are interested in saving a LOT of money on a name change, click THIS LINK to learn more! There are many different reasons why a person would want to change their name. Here are just a few: A...
How Do You Plan For Divorce?
Divorce is a big life step. To plan for divorce can be time consuming, and financially and emotionally draining, but you can prepare yourself for it. Here are a few steps from a Colorado Springs divorce attorney to help you out. The First Step The first step once you...
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