Divorce with Children: Keeping the Focus on the Kiddos
Divorce with Children: Keeping the Focus on the Kiddos
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Collaborative Divorce: Heard of it?
For many separating couples, a Collaborative Divorce is the way to go. Especially when children are involved. The Collaborative Divorce model allows each spouse to stay out of court and work with Collaborative attorneys and other specialists (possibly including CPAs, coaches, child specialists) and actually work together and through all of the issues that need […]
Child Welfare
Child Welfare includes a variety of issues and case types (Domestic Relations, Dependency & Neglect/PRNP, Juvenile Delinquency, Adoption). In Gabriela’s current practice, she focuses on domestic relations cases where she serves as a Child and Family Investigator (CFI). Divorce, separation and disputes regarding allocation of parental responsibilities are stressful events. In addition to coping with […]
Death or Injury to Companion Animal
If someone has injured or killed your animal companion, you may be entitled to damages—regardless of whether the animal was injured or killed purposefully or accidentally—so long as the conduct was at least negligent. When an animal is injured or killed, you are generally entitled to compensation for the “market value” of the animal, veterinary […]
Veterinary Malpractice
According to a USA Today article, courts are bucking centuries of legal decisions that have defined pets as property. As is the case described in the article, courts have begun to take veterinary malpractice seriously. Veterinarians are heroes. They save the lives of animals, they make their livelihood striving to help injured or sick animals regain […]
Pets & Housing Issues
A variety of issues relating to pet ownership arise in the context of a residential lease or community living. No-pet policies may interfere with your right to care for and live with your companion animal. Depending on your particular situation, you may be able to keep your pet despite a no-pet policy or lease provision. […]
Pet Trusts
A pet trust is a legally sanctioned arrangement providing for the care and maintenance of one or more specific pet animals in the event of your disability, death or an extended absence. This way, you know your animals will be in good hands even if you can’t be there to take care of your best friend […]
Pet Custody
You guard and care for your pet — your furry companion is a living being and proper care is a guardian’s legal and ethical obligation. Pets are an important part of your life. When a relationship comes to an end, you may be left struggling with the decision of who will get to keep your pet – […]
Companion Animals & Domestic Violence
According to Carlisle-Frank & Flanagan, 2006, victims of domestic violence report that animal abuse incidents coincided with acts of violence against family members over 50% of the time. Meaning, it is common for those who face domestic violence to also witness the abuse of their pets. Tragically, pets are physically abused, intimidated, and sometimes killed […]
Animal Welfare
Animal law encompasses all traditional legal practice areas including torts, contracts, criminal law, trusts & estates, family, and property law to name but a few. Although many disputes may involve an animal, a case will involve animal welfare specifically if for example, increased protection for the animal is a component of the case or, if […]
Dependency & Neglect (serving as Guardian ad Litem)
Gabriela Sandoval has experience serving as Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in D&N cases, representing the child’s best interests before the Denver Juvenile Court. In Colorado, the court appoints a GAL on all Dependency & Neglect cases. In these cases, the Department of Human Services files a complaint against parents or a non-parent caretaker of a child […]