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Did you know that military personnel who fall behind in their spousal maintenance payments could potentially negatively impact their careers? Did you know that being married to military personnel doesn’t mean that you’ll automatically receive an equal share of retirement benefits? Although military and civilian divorce processes are similar in many ways, there are stark differences that can impact a person’s assets and income. Join Jay Cranmer and Zach Chapman as they talk about housing allowances, military retirement formulas, assets, parenting plans, and other topics.

Fathers are often intimidated by the divorce process. Some of these fears are rooted in archaic legal practices, but some concerns are real. If you’re a father and you’re going through a divorce, today’s podcast will be extremely instructive. Two of our firm’s attorneys, Zach Chapman and Heather Coleman, will talk about some of misconceptions and threats that fathers have about their parental rights.

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Sometimes a parent’s behavior warrants supervision from a third party. This is currently exemplified in the news with the accusations of Brad Pitt’s parental abuses. Why would a parent need parental monitoring? Is this a permanent or temporary action? Tune into today’s podcast to find out more about how Coloradans are affected by supervised parenting time.

Social media’s openly communicative nature may negatively impact your divorce. Abuses can arise from jealous spouses digging up dirt and driving up legal fees, incriminating posts, and illegal spying. If you’re considering a divorce and you actively use social media, today’s podcast covers information that you’ll need to protect yourself. Join Dave Johnson and Zach Chapman as they talk about social media's impact in family law.

There’s more to creating a parenting schedule than just allocating equal time between parents. In fact, good parenting schedules are often difficult to create. Today’s podcast covers particular difficulties that you might encounter when drafting a comprehensive plan, like parenting history, the child’s developmental maturity, and the court’s expectations. Join Dave Johnson and Heather Coleman as they discuss what goes into creating a well formed parenting schedule and what you can expect for your own personal schedule. To contact Dave or Heather with parenting schedule questions or other family law issues, please call (303) 394-3030.

Couples of religious faith may not have the option to divorce, because of their religious tenets. Fortunately, Colorado provides other legal alternatives that may help religious couples to achieve many of the same benefits as divorce: dividing property equally, creating coparenting schedules, etc. Join Dave Johnson, Managing Partner of Johnson Marquez Legal Group, along with Heather Coleman, Associate Attorney, as they discuss the difficulties many religious couples undergo when their relationships fail.

Emotions often run high during a divorce. And all too often, a spurned spouse will want to punish their partner through the court system. Their fixation on revenge becomes all consuming, and they will drag their children and attorney into their destructive course of action. Listen to today’s podcast hosted by our firm’s Managing Partner, Dave Johnson, and one of our Associate Attorneys, Zach Chapman. They’ll provide you with insight into the courtroom Mad Hatter. They’ll show how aggressive and unreasonable opposing parties rarely produce positive results in Colorado. If you need assistance or if you have questions related to family law and divorce, please contact Dave or Zach at (303) 394-3030.

If you’re shopping for a law firm, how much emphasis should you place on attorney retainers? Retainer amounts and their function vary by law firm. While a smaller retainer may appear to save you money, the retainer is likely to have little impact on the attorney’s overall fees. Join our hosts, Dave Johnson and Heather Coleman, as they weigh the pros and cons of different retainer types. And as always, if you have a question about family law or divorce, you can reach out to Dave or Heather at (303) 394-3030.