Family Law Blog

Is One in Two Marriages Really Destined for Divorce?

By Denver Divorce Lawyer on December 23, 2009

An article featured on the website dakotavoice.com attempts to more closely examine the divorce rate in the United States. The article offers the argument that the now common figure that one in every two marriages ends in divorce is an inflation that does not take certain factors into consideration.

Reportedly, the article cites recently released data from the United States Census Bureau that shows that 75% of marriages are between individuals that have only married once. Therefore, nearly 25% of marriages consist of individuals that have previously married, therefore inflating divorce rate figures to paint a direr picture than what actually exists.

The article goes on to point out that the average marriage in the United States lasts over 18 years. If this is in fact the case, it bears little on the overall divorce rate, which still cites that a large number of people, some married for longer periods of time than others, divorce each other for any number of reasons. Divorce can definitely present its warning signs, but often times these signs are not recognized until divorce is imminent.

Divorce in Colorado can result for any number of reasons. Arguing over finances, the amount of time spent with one another, or attention given to children are all reasons that are sometimes cited as having contributed to a couple deciding that divorce is in the best interest of both involved parties. Regardless of what the reasoning behind the divorce is, all details surrounding custody and division of property need to be carefully examined in order to ensure that the rights of either party involved are not infringed upon in a court of law.

The skilled lawyers at Kaplan Law, LLC have represented clients in a variety of divorce cases. Our Colorado divorce attorneys will work on your behalf to attain the best possible outcome in your case, and will ensure that your rights are not infringed upon in a court of law. We understand the complex nature of divorce cases, and are sympathetic towards the stress that can ensue as a result. If you are thinking of filing for divorce and would like helpful information, please don’t hesitate to contact us today at 1-877-527-5206.

Source:http://www.dakotavoice.com/2009/09/divorce-statistics-not-as-bad-as-portrayed/

Free Paternity Tests Could Bolster Child Support Involvement

By Denver Divorce Lawyer on December 16, 2009

According to Jackson, Mississippi’s local CBS affiliate WJTV, the state’s Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced that it is offering free paternity testing. Reportedly, the state is hoping that the testing, which typically costs anywhere from $300 to $500 (not including attorney fees) will spur more biological fathers to take responsibility for providing payments to their children. Consequently, by determining that men in question are in fact fathers, the state is also hoping to benefit itself. That is, in increasing child support collections, the state will help guarantee future federal funding.

While opponents of the plan argue that the state should not be spending money for testing, the end result is intended to help secure state funding which, as pointed out by the DHS, will be used to help children in the state of Mississippi. While children are the primary focus of paternity testing, divorce, not just in Mississippi but across the country, entails a much wider spectrum of custodial issues.

Issues ranging from child support to spousal support to division of property are all matters that need to be carefully taken into consideration during any divorce case. Because such cases can be quite complicated, it is in the best interest of any person involved in a Colorado divorce case to retain the services of an experienced family law attorney.

The skilled attorneys at Kaplan Law, LLC have represented clients in a variety of divorce cases. Our divorce lawyers will work on your behalf to attain the best possible outcome in your case, and will ensure that your rights are not infringed upon in a court of law. The Colorado family law attorneys at Kaplan Law, LLC understand the complex nature of divorce cases, and are sympathetic towards the stress that can ensue as a result. If you are thinking of filing for divorce and would like helpful information, please don’t hesitate to contact us today at 1-877-527-5206.

Source:http://www2.wjtv.com/jtv/news/local/article/dhs_offering_free_paternity_tests/20038/

Women’s Equality in the Work Place Equals Men’s Equality in Child Custody Cases

By Denver Divorce Lawyer on December 9, 2009

The New York Times recently talked about a trend affecting child custody and today’s work force. Citing articles from Working Mother Magazine, the story talks specifically about child custody and how mothers are no longer virtually ensured of receiving primary physical custody of their children during the divorce process.

Formerly, when women were more often associated with caring for young children, and men were deemed the primary wage earners, it was viewed as being in the best interest of the child or children involved that they remain in the custody of the parent that had assumed more of the care-giving role. This label was dominantly attributed to stay-at-home moms. However, with the work force now a more gender diverse arena, and the downtrodden economy taking its toll on men more so than women, men in particular are facing more layoffs and, consequently, find themselves at home assuming the roles of ‘Mr. Mom.”

The label of “primary caregiver’ was never gender specific, although it used to be dominantly associated with the female gender. That association, however, has taken a serious hit in recent years, and more and more instances of fathers gaining primary custody of children during divorce proceedings are popping up all across the country. According to the article, there are now 2.2 million divorced mothers in the United States who do not have primary custody of their children. Furthermore, an estimated 50% of fathers who seek primary custody of their children receive custody.

Regardless of the circumstances, child custody hearings can be complicated. While it may be safe to assume that the working parent is the number two caregiver, this is not always the case. For that reason, all details surrounding divorce and custody cases need to be carefully examined in order to accurately determine the proper custodial agreement.

If you are dealing with child custody issues in the state of Colorado, it is in your best interest to retain the services of an experienced Denver family law attorney who will fight to ensure that your rights are upheld at all times in a court of law. At Kaplan Law, LLC, our skilled divorce attorneys understand how difficult issues surrounding custody hearings can be. If you would like more information about protecting your rights, please don’t hesitate to contact us today at 1-877-527-5206.

Source:http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/more-fathers-getting-custody-in-divorce/