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01.30.23
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The Law Offices of Stephen Vertucci

Top 10 Common Mistakes Made in a Divorce

A divorce is hard enough without making things more difficult for yourself by making common mistakes, which is why speaking with a Fort Collins Family Law Attorney early in the process can be so important. If this is your first divorce, you may not know what to expect or how to protect your rights. Avoiding…

12.31.22
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The Law Offices of Stephen Vertucci

Can a Child Refuse Visitation?

If the courts order visitation as part of a child custody agreement in a divorce case in Colorado, this gives the parent the legal right to visit with his or her child. As an order from the court, visitation is legally enforceable. However, things can get complicated if the child refuses visitation or wants a…

12.30.22
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The Law Offices of Stephen Vertucci

Do Stepparents Have Any Rights in a Custody Battle?

A child custody issue in Colorado typically involves the child’s two biological or legal parents. A judge will assign parenting time (physical custody) and legal custody to either or both parents based on the best interests of the child. If a blended family has a stepparent, however, this could affect a custody decision. There are…

12.30.22
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The Law Offices of Stephen Vertucci

What Is an Interstate Custody Agreement?

Child custody is one of the most complicated and contested parts of the average divorce case. When divorced parents live in two different states, child custody becomes even more confusing. The family will need what is known as an interstate custody agreement to tackle the challenges of this unique situation. When Can a Parent Move…

11.30.22
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The Law Offices of Stephen Vertucci

Do Divorces Spike Over the Holidays?

Every year, divorce attorneys and the family law courts tend to see a lull in divorce cases during the holidays – but it is always followed by a spike in divorce filings immediately after the new year. January is sometimes referred to as “Divorce Month” because of this phenomenon. This points to tension and problems…

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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Attorney Stephen Vertucci, who has more than two decades of litigation and family law experience.