Domestic Violence

If there is one thing that should be understood about Colorado’s domestic violence laws it is this – the laws in this state are harsher than most people expect. As a domestic violence attorney, most of the client’s I’ve defended are shocked when they learn what might happen to them if convicted. That’s why I

As a domestic violence attorney in Colorado, I have seen many couples fight it out in court and deal with the restraining orders and other unforeseen repurcussions of Colorado’s harsh domestic violence laws. In many cases, the tough penalties are warranted, and the plaintiff is very grateful to have such protections; but there are many

No one ever expects to hurt the ones they love, but often there are underlying issues that have not been addressed properly. Combine these with the responsibilities of family, financial burdens, job stress and other factors, and a marital squabble can become physically violent. This type of behavior should never be acceptable in any family

As a Colorado Springs divorce attorney, I spend a lot of time meeting with people who are in the very early stages of divorce. And in many cases, by the time they reach my office, they are seeking counsel for more than just a divorce. With so many divorces occurring because of domestic violence, substance

Need for Domestic Violence Counseling Domestic Violence can happen to anyone. And it often becomes ingrained within family culture. Those who have never experienced it maintain that they themselves would never put up with it. But it’s never that simple. There are many ways in which it can happen, and not all of them involve

Until recently, the presence of domestic abuse between two parents was not a consideration that judges would use when deciding on parenting time and legal custody. As a Colorado Springs divorce lawyer, I have felt the frustration of this mindset on behalf of many clients. The reason for this was that the court believed that

If you find yourself in a situation where someone close to you is being violent or threatening violence against you, then it is important to seek help. When the aggressor is someone with whom you have shared an intimate relationship, this act is considered domestic violence by statute. How is domestic violence defined in Colorado?

Domestic violence is found all over the world, no more in Colorado Springs, than in any other place. However, under domestic violence Colorado Springs law, there are specific provisions that afford protections to a family member who is suffering from domestic abuse. Indeed, so stringent are the laws according to the Colorado revised statutes, that

Explains the effects of domestic violence on the work atmosphere in Colorado Springs as well as its financial cost. Explains what can be done about it and what resources are available. How Domestic Violence impacts work life in Colorado As of 2009, domestic violence is a major problem affecting the lives of individuals in the

If you are a victim of domestic violence in Colorado, there is hope. The court system in Colorado will issue a restraining order to a person who is afraid of being harmed, feels threatened, or is abused by a partner or spouse. The main purpose of a restraining order is to cause the offending party