Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for criminal charges to come up in divorce and child custody cases in Fort Collins and Larimer County Courts. Because of the emotion involved with family relation cases, false accusations can be thrown around in an attempt for one party to get exactly what they want. Whether it be related to a monetary settlement through a divorce or more parental responsibility or custody, criminal charges (whether true or false) can greatly impact the outcome of domestic relation cases.
Larimer County Judges: Kids and Criminal Cases Cause Much Worry
When it comes to criminal allegations against a child, Larimer County judges and DAs always want to air on the side of caution. They will almost always move forward with a case and enter in protection orders to avoid any criticism. Even if there is no danger or risk, a simple allegation with no proof can still result in limited contact with your kids and/or spouse. When a protection order is in place because of criminal allegations, a District Court judge is more likely to grant sole custody to one parent. It’s sad, but sometimes one parent will create criminal allegations in order to get what they want – sole custody – even if it’s not in the best interest of the children.
Criminal Charges and Advantages in a Divorce: Beware of False Allegations in Loveland and Estes Park
In all our years of criminal defense practice, we have seen many men get railroaded in their divorce cases because of criminal charges. Whether a partner first calls the police to report a ‘crime’ and then strategically files for divorce or the criminal allegations come after the divorce filing because things aren’t going their way, unfortunately, one must prepare for the worst in these situations. When one person is facing criminal charges, it puts the other person in a power position. They have a say in how the criminal case resolves and then can use the criminal allegations to get what they want when it comes to the divorce and child custody.
Hire an Affordable Lawyer in Fort Collins for Your Criminal Charges Related to Divorce or Child Custody?
As stated above, if you are facing criminal charges related to a divorce or child custody case, it’s vital that you hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to protect you. We can’t say it enough – the outcome of your criminal case can greatly affect your domestic relations case. You don’t want to risk losing your assets or time with your children. Even if the charges are completely unfounded, don’t trust that you can handle it on your own and that justice will prevail.
If you are facing criminal charges in Fort Collins or Larimer County, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule your free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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