Colorado Divorce And Custody

Preparing for the End of SummerWhen the summer season winds down next month and the carefree days of the season come to an end, as a divorced parent, you will need to start thinking about preparations for the school year. While a transition back to the structure and...

Requirements for a Common Law Marriage in ColoradoIn the State of Colorado, a couple living together in the same home for any period of time does not establish a common law marriage. While cohabitation is one of many required elements to prove that a common law...

THE CONSEQUENCES OF MOVING OUT When a couple has finally made the decision to separate and file for a Colorado divorce, one of their first questions is "What are the consequences if I am the one who moves out?" Living Together or Living Apart During the Divorce...

Terminating Your Marriage Via AnnulmentThere are two ways to legally end a marriage; by divorce or by annulment. While a divorce is a legal process that will terminate a marriage, a declaration of invalidity, or an annulment, will erase the marriage. Annulment is a...

Colorado Divorce and CustodyShould you be pro-se?When a party to a divorce matter decides against hiring a Colorado family law attorney, and chooses to be self-represented, there are many risks. Even if you and your soon to be former spouse are in agreement on many...

What Constitutes a Common Law Marriage? A common law marriage is a legal union between two people that carries with it all the benefits and liabilities of a traditionally married couple even though a marriage license was never obtained. People are often confused about...

In addition to being a Colorado family law attorney, Elissa Bercovitz also handles mediation for divorce and custody cases.  Litigation in family law matters can be expensive, emotionally taxing, and unpredictable, but for parties who can communicate with each...