Earlier this month, we wrote a post about the civil union bill that was introduced by Senator Pat Steadman of Denver. As more media attention continues to surround the issue, Democrats in the House are pushing for at least one Republican member to vote to send the...
Month: March 2011
Joint trips? Colorado exes call it splits not quits
For some divorcing Colorado couples, the thought of spending more time with each other than is necessary may be daunting. For others, however, a divorce may simply be a speed bump on the long road of continued partnership. A new trend has emerged on the celebrity...
Colorado domestic violence bill gains support from the House
A new bill that aims to bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence has recently been passed by the House. House Bill 1183, sponsored by two Republican congresswomen, would allow for a woman's death certificate to state if she was pregnant within a year from the...
Ryan Phillippe to take paternity test
Finding out that a former partner is pregnant may be an overwhelming experience. Some may be excited and ready to take on the responsibilities of having a baby, but others may have questions. A potential father may wonder how the two will care for the child while they...
Colorado couple charged with collecting support for missing boys
A couple who lived near Colorado Springs between 1999 and 2005 but now live in Dallas, Texas, have been charged by authorities for theft and forgery after allegedly collecting child support for two of their adopted children who have been missing for nearly a decade....
New bill proposes civil unions in Colorado
In 2006, Coloradoans voted down a constitutional amendment that would have recognized same-sex marriage in the state. Five years later, however, some state lawmakers believe voters may have new opinions about the family law issue. Two openly gay Colorado politicians...
Restraining orders are usually effective, but not always
Restraining orders, also known as protective orders, are meant to be a form of protection against threatening situations. It is not uncommon for these orders to be issued in domestic violence cases that involve various forms of harassment, including stalking, threats...