Emergency Custody Motion in Colorado: The Imminent Danger Threshold

Emergency Custody Motion in Colorado: The Imminent Danger Threshold

Quick Answer: What Qualifies for an Emergency Custody Motion in Colorado? You can file an emergency custody motion in Colorado if your child faces imminent physical or emotional danger while in the care of the other parent due to severe substance abuse, domestic violence, or reckless behavior. When a child may be in danger, a… Read More.

The CFI Investigation: Preparing for a Stranger To Judge Your Parenting

The CFI Investigation: Preparing for a Stranger To Judge Your Parenting

Quick Answer: What Does a Child and Family Investigator in Colorado Do? A Child and Family Investigator acts as a neutral court appointee who evaluates your family dynamics to help a Colorado judge make decisions for your child’s future. They interview both parents, observe home environments, and issue a formal recommendation based on the child’s… Read More.

Allocation of Parental Responsibilities vs Custody: Speaking Colorado Courts’ Language

Allocation of Parental Responsibilities vs Custody: Speaking Colorado Courts’ Language

Quick Answer: What Is Allocation of Parental Responsibilities in Colorado? Allocation of parental responsibilities in Colorado is the state’s official legal term for child custody, dividing a parent’s duties into two distinct categories: parenting time and decision-making authority. Colorado no longer uses “custody” in most family law cases. Instead, courts use the term “allocation of… Read More.

The 49-Day Deadline: Missing Your Window to Appeal in Colorado

The 49-Day Deadline: Missing Your Window to Appeal in Colorado

Quick Answer: How Long Do I Have To Appeal a Family Court Decision in Colorado? In most family law cases, the notice of appeal deadline in Colorado is 49 days from the date of the final written and signed order. Missing this deadline is a jurisdictional bar, meaning you will likely lose your right to… Read More.

Magistrate vs Judge: The “Petition for Review” Trap

Magistrate vs Judge: The “Petition for Review” Trap

Quick Answer: Can I Appeal a Magistrate’s Order in Colorado? You can appeal a magistrate’s order, but not directly to the Colorado Court of Appeals. The process of appealing a magistrate’s order in Colorado has a mandatory first step: you must file a Petition for Review with a district court judge. If a magistrate issued… Read More.

The Hogsett Advantage: Claiming Common Law Marriage Before 2015

The Hogsett Advantage: Claiming Common Law Marriage Before 2015

The date printed on a marriage license frequently fails to reflect the true start of a legal partnership, particularly for same-sex couples in Colorado who were historically barred from obtaining one. For decades, Colorado law prevented same-sex couples from marrying, creating a legal fiction that these long-term relationships began only after the Obergefell v. Hodges… Read More.

The Duration Fight: How It Affects Denver Alimony

The Duration Fight: How It Affects Denver Alimony

In Colorado, the duration of spousal maintenance is typically calculated based strictly on the number of months between the date of marriage and the date of the decree. This creates a significant financial exposure gap for couples with long pre-marital cohabitation periods. The law that governs this is Colorado Revised Statute 14-10-114, which applies advisory… Read More.

Price Family Law, LLC Named One of Colorado’s Best Businesses for 2025

Denver, CO – October 2025 — We’re proud to announce that Price Family Law, LLC has been recognized among Colorado’s Best Businesses, Nonprofits, and Individuals in the Denver Metro Area for 2025. This honor highlights firms that go above and beyond in service, ethics, and community impact, and for us, it’s a reflection of what… Read More.

Top Questions to Ask When Hiring a Family Law Attorney

Top Questions to Ask When Hiring a Family Law Attorney

Knowledge Is Power Why Knowing Which Questions to Ask a Family Law Attorney Is Important In certain situations — like divorce, child support disputes, and adoption, to name a few — engaging a family law attorney is not a luxury . . . it is a necessity. The advice, counsel, and support of this professional… Read More.

Types of Protection Orders in Colorado

Types of Protection Orders in Colorado

Colorado Law Protects Those Who Need it Most Relationships are filled with ups and downs.  Unfortunately, sometimes they disintegrate to the point where the safety of one individual and/or their children is of issue. The state of Colorado recognizes this and has safeguards, referred to as protection orders, in place to help those who fear… Read More.

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