Palmer Family Law Blog
What’s the Difference Between a CFI and a PRE?
There are two types of evaluators that can be appointed in cases involving child custody: a Child and Family Investigator (“CFI”) or a Parental Responsibilities Evaluator (“PRE”). Parties can agree to appoint a custody evaluator, a party can ask the Court to appoint one, or the Court can appoint one itself. Custody evaluators are appointed in cases where an investigation is necessary to...
Types Of Parenting Plans
Children are the most important thing in a parent’s life, so of course one of the primary questions parties to a divorce have is what will the parenting plan be? Often times clients will meet with an attorney and talk about a friend that has “joint custody” or “shared custody” and they do not know what that means. There are different types of parenting time schedules and they are dependent upon...
What’s The Difference? Legal Separation VS. Divorce
You may have heard the phrase “legal separation” thrown about in movies or in every day conversation. Couples often refer to themselves as “separated” prior to a divorce, and some states even require a formal separation before a couple can get a divorce. In Colorado, however, Legal Separation is a legal designation much like divorce.
How Is Child Support Calculated?
A frequent question that parties to a divorce have is how is child support calculated? How much will I pay or how much will I receive? This is an important consideration for parties going through a divorce because it can have a significant impact financially – whether you are paying child support or are receiving it. The goal of child support is to normalize the financial resources available to...
Basic Steps To A Divorce
Starting a divorce can be an overwhelming experience. Not only is it an emotional decision, but it is also a procedural one. Many resources online are complex, multi-stepped, and have way too many forms. Here is a step-by-step tutorial for how to proceed with a divorce: 1. File for divorce at your county’s District Courthouse. 2. Serve the other party via a process server or sheriff’s...
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