Colorado considers a parent’s duty to support their children as a legal obligation. This obligation applies after parents divorce or between non-married parents who share a child, once paternity has been legally established for the child. In Colorado, both parents must contribute equally to their child’s financial support either through custody time, financial contributions, or both. Unlike spousal support (alimony), where the judge has discretion as to whether or not the court awards spousal support after a divorce, child support…
Ciancio Ciancio Brown is thrilled to be recognized as a finalist for Best Family Law Firm in ColoradoBiz Magazine’s 2025 “Best of Colorado” issue. The Annual “Best of Colorado” guide is an established guide, providing Coloradans with information to support top businesses in the state, and we are proud to be recognized as one of them! Now in its 10th year, the “Best of Colorado” list is based on reader votes, with over 25,000 votes made by readers in 100…
A couple’s life-altering conclusion that their marriage must end in divorce is a difficult decision for spouses to reach, often following months or even years of emotional distress. Soon after divorce becomes inevitable, you face one of the most important decisions in the divorce process—choosing the right Denver divorce attorney to guide you through the Colorado divorce process and safeguard your best interests throughout each step. If you’ve decided to divorce, one of the first questions to ask is, “How…
Arriving at the decision to divorce typically involves a challenging emotional journey. The legal process of divorce in Colorado is also emotionally and legally challenging. The first step toward protecting your best interests during your divorce and achieving an outcome for your future that best aligns with your goals is to hire the right Colorado divorce attorney. A skilled family law attorney in Denver, CO protects your best interests as they guide you through the divorce process. Before choosing an…
No one ever wants to imagine their walk down a flower-strewn aisle will end in a divorce court, but varying statistics indicate that the divorce rate in the United States ranges between 40 and 50 percent of all marriages, with higher divorce rates for second marriages. Sadly, no matter how pure our intentions are when we exchange marriage vows with a spouse, life sometimes takes us on different paths. Understanding the leading causes of divorce in the U.S. may help…
