Interviewing a Child in Divorce Court

Colorado Revised StatutesTitle 14 – Domestic MattersDissolution of Marriage – Parental ResponsibilitiesArticle 10 – Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act§ 14-10-126. Interviews Universal Citation: CO Rev Stat § 14-10-126 (2016) (1) The court may interview the child in chambers to ascertain the child’s wishes as to the allocation of parental responsibilities. The court may permit counsel to…

Prenuptial Agreements

What is a prenuptial agreement in Colorado? A prenuptial agreement, also known as a premarital agreement or “prenup,” is a legally binding contract entered into by a couple before their marriage or civil union. In Colorado, a prenuptial agreement is governed by the Colorado Marital Agreement Act. A prenuptial agreement allows the couple to define…

Appeals court decides 2-1 on standard for restricting parents’ custody

Appeals court decides 2-1 on standard for restricting parents’ custody By MICHAEL KARLIK michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com https://www.coloradopolitics.com/courts/appeals-court-decides-2-1-on-standard-for-restricting-parents-custody/article_dc0883da-0cf8-11ed-8849-9fd809df5c20.html A divided panel of the state’s Court of Appeals has clarified the circumstances under which judges can restrict a parent’s time with their children, in a case complicated by the contradictory orders of a Jefferson County magistrate. Under Colorado law, a…

Folkestad Fakeas Barrick & Patoile helped transform Castle Rock-Jim Folkestad A Catalyst for Change

Folkestad Fakeas Barrick & Patoile helped transform Castle Rock-Jim Folkestad A Catalyst for Change Jim Folkestad: A Catalyst for Change in Castle Rock Sponsored by: Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile Copy LinkLinkedInFacebookTwitterShare Jim Folkestad and the law firm he founded in 1972 have made a lasting impact on Castle Rock. By Livability on October 21, 2021…