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Arrested for a crime that’s no longer a crime? Know your rights
A criminal conviction can haunt you long after your case has cleared the courts. People with criminal convictions may find it harder to land jobs, take out loans and rent apartments. Even if you were never convicted, you could face unwanted obstacles simply for getting arrested. In some cases, however, you may be able...
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All co-parenting advice may not be useful
For most events in life, there tends to be a person ready to give you some sort of advice. But when you are managing a relationship with your co-parent, not all advice is created equal. People who love to give advice often have the best intentions. In a tense, complex family law situation, those...
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Are you struggling to pay your child support?
If you are paying child support and do not have shared custody of the kids, it can feel like you got the short end of the stick. It’s not that you oppose the agreement or object to financially supporting your children, but when things get tight it can be difficult to make those payments....
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Confronting DUI charges with the right defense strategy
It can be frightening and overwhelming to face criminal charges, even a first-time DUI offense. If you find yourself facing DUI charges, do not underestimate the serious nature of your case and the way it is treated in the court system and through the administrative process. A DUI conviction could lead to penalties that...
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Should you delay divorce and opt for legal separation instead?
You’ve been sharing your life with someone for years, and it can be hard to imagine it any other way. But sometimes, things need to change. For some couples, divorce is not an option due to insurance issues, religious beliefs or other obstacles. For some people, a legal separation is the best choice. Divergent...
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Starting summer off with a parenting plan
Whoever said that summertime was for relaxing and living easy must not have been a divorced parent. Once the school year ends, all the rules change. The predictable schedule of school, activities and bed times go out the window, and this often means many changes to the parenting time schedule. You may be dreading...
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What can happen if you are accused of domestic violence?
An accusation of hurting, threatening, or controlling a relative or intimate partner can be harmful in many ways. The state of Colorado does not take accusations of domestic violence (DV) lightly. If someone accuses you of committing this type of offense several things can happen — up to, including, and often starting with, jail...
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“Prenup” is no longer a dirty word
What makes for the perfect proposal? For starters, it’s the person you’re with. Love, kindness and trust, as well as shared goals, values and interests. A romantic setting is probably high up there, too. Maybe a trip to the ocean or a mountain hike. A ring is likely. But a prenup? Prenuptial agreements may...
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What to do when the police come knocking
It’s a Friday night. You’re sitting at home, watching TV. Suddenly, there’s a knock at the door. You look out the peep hole. It’s a police officer. What in the world does he want? Why is he even at your home? Police in Colorado are known for doing the “knock and talk.” This is...
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Summer break: It’s here
Summer break is here for Boulder students. When that happens, students may naturally feel like letting off some steam, but before you go out or decide to throw a party, you should keep in mind the consequences of going too far. This is a sensitive time, and when you have your freedom from class...
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