Colorado's Spousal Maintenance Guideline in 2026: What the Formula Really Tells You
The advisory formula is a starting point, not a verdict — here's how Colorado judges actually use it, and where the real fights happen.
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Charles E. Liken Jr., Esq. — On Colorado's Legal Front Lines Since 1995 · Government Investigator, Denver Human Services (1997–2003) · Licensed Colorado Attorney Since 2003 ~ 20+ Years in Private Practice · Colorado Deputy District Attorney (2018–2020) · Colorado Court-Appointed Child and Family Investigator
Colorado's New 23rd Judicial District: What the Douglas–Elbert–Lincoln Split Means for Your Case
Colorado's first new judicial district in decades is now operating. If your case is in Douglas, Elbert, or Lincoln County, here's what changed.
Read moreThe 7-Day Clock: Why a Colorado DUI Arrest Is Really Two Cases at Once
Your criminal court date isn't the deadline that matters first. The DMV's seven-day window can cost you your license before a judge hears a word.
Read moreColorado Refreshed Its Protection-Order Forms — What Pro Se Filers Need to Know
The Judicial Branch renumbered and updated the civil protection-order packet. If you're filing on your own, make sure you're using the current forms.
Read morePets and Domestic Violence: Colorado's Growing Network of Pet-Friendly Shelters
Survivors shouldn't have to choose between safety and a pet. A national movement — and several Colorado shelters — now make sure they don't.
Read moreA National Trend Hits Colorado Courtrooms: Texts, Location Data, and Social Media in Family Cases
What you post — and what your phone records — increasingly decides custody and support disputes. Colorado is no exception.
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