Author Archives: Kirk Garner

About Kirk Garner

My primary area of practice is family law, including divorce, child custody, child support modification and enforcement, and grandparent rights. I have extensive experience representing parents and children in suits involving child protective services. In addition to family law, I handle probate matters–including drafting wills, admitting wills to probate, administration and guardianship; and general civil litigation. In my spare time, I spend time with my family enjoying the beautiful outdoors of Colorado.

Pueblo County Judicial Building

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Kirk Garner

Although my offices are located in El Paso and Teller Counties, I handle cases in other counties, too. Pueblo, Colorado is the county seat of Pueblo County, which is the southern neighbor of El Paso County. Downtown Colorado Springs is … Continue reading →

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Facebook, Infidelity, and Court

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Kirk Garner

An interesting article appeared in SmartMoney today, entitled “Does Facebook Wreck Marriages? This short article examines whether social media–and Facebook in particular–put marriages at risk of affairs. Author Quentin Fottrell identifies three dangers. First, users who would otherwise remain faithful … Continue reading →

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Is Marriage a Legal Contract?

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Kirk Garner

UCLA law professor Eugene Volokh has a fascinating post in which responds to a reader’s question, “Is Marriage a Legal Contract?” This is an interesting aspect to the legal relationship we call marriage. Volokh discusses the privileges and benefits that … Continue reading →

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El Paso County Courthouse

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Kirk Garner

The El Paso County courthouse is located in downtown Colorado Springs at 270 South Tejon, at the corner of Tejon and Vermijo. The large, modern courthouse is across the street from the iconic former courthouse, which is now home of … Continue reading →

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Mediation Tip #1: What is Mediation?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Kirk Garner

Before your family law case goes to trial, the judge will probably require you to mediate. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution–”alternative” meaning that it is an attempt to resolve the dispute without having to resort to trial.  … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Have to Leave Teller County to Find a Lawyer

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Kirk Garner

You don’t have to leave Teller County to find a good attorney: the Law Office of Kirk Garner has an office right here in Woodland Park! A number of attorneys have an office in Woodland Park, but only a few … Continue reading →

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Parent Education Classes

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Kirk Garner

If you have a domestic relations case involving children under 18 years old, whether the case is for dissolution of marriage or allocation of parental responsibilities, in El Paso or Teller Counties, then you and the other parent will be … Continue reading →

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Also Licensed in Texas!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Kirk Garner

Kirk Garner is a licensed attorney in both Colorado and Texas. He has been licensed by the Supreme Court of the State of Texas since 1995, the year he graduated from Baylor Law School. Kirk Garner practiced law in Texas … Continue reading →

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Teller County Courthouse

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Kirk Garner

This is the Teller County Courthouse, in Cripple Creek, Colorado. I love old, historic courthouses. Give me a courtroom in an old courthouse any day. Tall ceilings, wood floors, big windows and creaky doors. I love it! If only the … Continue reading →

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Calculating Child Support

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Kirk Garner

How much child support will I have to pay? How much child support will my ex-spouse have to pay? These are common questions that need to be answered so that you can prepare for the future after divorce or separation. The calculation of child support is complicated. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you consult an attorney to make sure that you do not shortchange yourself. Continue reading →

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