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Appeals
When the District Court Sits as an Appellate Court: Petitions for Review and County Court Appeals
What happens if your case is not decided by a District Court Judge? What if you're in front of a District Court Magistrate? Or a County Court Judge?
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Jan 23 min read
Unraveling the Complexity: A Closer Look at Civil Appeals in Colorado
Understanding civil appeals in Colorado can often feel overwhelming. However, grasping the key elements involved is crucial for anyone...
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Oct 1, 20253 min read
Colorado Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal in Long-Running Divorce Case, Revives Wife’s Attorney Fees Claim
In a significant Colorado family law decision argued by the Law Office of Joel M Pratt, the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled in Marriage of Johnson (Case No. 24CA0197) that a 2009 order dismissing a legal separation case effectively ended the entire proceeding — nullifying any attempt by the husband to convert it into a divorce 14 years later. This appellate ruling reaffirms the importance of clear language in court motions and reinforces protections against relitigating close
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Aug 1, 20253 min read
Law Office of Joel M Pratt wins Colorado Supreme Court Case, changes law
On June 2, 2025, the Colorado Supreme Court decided People in Interest of R.M.P., 2025 CO 34, a case about when a juvenile court in Colorado must dismiss a case at the government's request.
Law Office of Joel M Pratt
Jul 1, 20252 min read
Law Office of Joel M Pratt notches big win in Colorado Court of Appeals
Joel Pratt wins published case in Colorado Court of Appeals
Law Office of Joel M Pratt
Jun 2, 20252 min read
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