Parental Kidnapping

Approximately 800,000 children annually are reported missing, according to U.S. Department of Justice statistics. That’s a staggering 2,000 minors daily on average. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (“NCMEC”) claims that family...

Alimony and Gross Income Calculations

What are “gross income” tax implications of alimony payments? Alimony is court-ordered support from one spouse to another under a divorce or separation agreement. The purpose of alimony is to allow a receiving spouse to enjoy the same or similar type of...

Protective Order Issued Ex Parte

The recent case of C.R.S. v. J.M.S. addressed the issue of an ex parte abuse protective order. In that case, the victim of domestic violence filed a complaint for a restraining order against her partner. Her story entailed many instances of controlling behavior, along...

Social Media Posts During Divorce

Most people have at least one social media account. There are so many forms of social media available on various platforms–Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Linkedin, among others. People facing a divorce often ask: does the use of social media have an impact...