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Questions of who a legal parent may seem straight forward: Either you’re mom and dad by birth or you’re not. However, there are situations where biology is not necessarily the determining factor. Colorado Revised Statutes §19-4-105 sets out a number of factors that create what is a presumption of paternity or maternity that include: – […]
Dealing with the Department of Human Services in regard to your children is scary and confusing. A county social worker showing up to your home is intimidating and intrusive. There are always many questions and few answers. We will help you during this process. – Attorney Andrew Schoedel Here are some of the most common […]
How does Colorado law define child abuse and/or neglect? Section 19-1-13 оf the Colorado Revised Statutes defines the grounds аѕ follows: (1) (a) “Abuse” оr “child abuse оr neglect”, аѕ uѕеd in раrt 3 оf article 3 оf thiѕ title, means аn асt оr omission in оnе оf thе fоllоwing categories that threatens the health […]
The Colorado Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel (ORPC) held its 4th Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, CO from September 7-9, 2019. The ORPC provides effective legal advocacy for indigent parents in child welfare proceedings, and contracts the best Colorado attorneys to represent parents in Dependency and Neglect proceedings. Muhaisen Law Attorney Andrew Schoedel was awarded […]
There are many reasons why someone would change their name legally. We’re given our names at birth, and they’re a part of every aspect of our lives. People know and refer to us by our name. We sign documents, conduct business, and the Government issues birth certificates, driver licenses, and Social Security cards in our name. […]