Going through a divorce with children: things to think about before summer (part I) Over the next weeks, we will discuss unique divorce-related issues, specific to the quickly approaching summer months. This week, we identify issues that you should consider if you are going through a divorce or separation with […]
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PROTECTION ORDERS In Colorado, domestic violence is defined as violence or abuse committed against someone in the context of a marriage or intimate relationship. Domestic violence does not discriminate. Anyone of any race, age, gender, religion, or sexual orientation can be a victim – or perpetrator – […]
TOOLS TO HELP WITH DIFFICULT CO-PARENTING RELATIONSHIPS Appropriate communication with your co-parent is imperative to avoiding conflict. However, this is an area where people tend to struggle the most. While technology can complicate family law cases, there are a number of tools through the internet that have assisted many co-parents […]
The Importance of a detailed parenting plan Whether you are establishing a parenting plan for the first time or modifying an old parenting plan, establishing a detailed parenting plan will make a difference in your future co-parenting relationship and the lives of your children. Oftentimes, parents starting the process of […]
CHILD SUPPORT: WHAT IS IT? Working through the financial aspects of a divorce or separation can be a difficult experience, especially when children are involved. Child support is frequently a point of contention during negotiations and, therefore, it is important to remember that the Court views child support as the right of the child […]
What is Mediation and Why do I Have to Go? If you are involved in a family law court case, you will likely be ordered by the Court to attempt to resolve the disputed issue with the Opposing Party through mediation. Many people, especially those entrenched in a hotly contested […]
a healthier way to divorce: the benefits of the collaborative process Divorce is, undoubtedly, one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. Your family changes, your goals evolve, and your financial circumstances shift. For many people, healing and recovery from divorce does not begin until after the divorce […]
how to get sole custody in a colorado divorce There are not too many divorce cases in which one of the parents says that they have no interest in winning custody of their child. Usually it is quite the opposite, and both parents want to win sole custody. Why shouldn’t they? Winning sole […]
HOW IS CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINED IN COLORADO? It comes as no secret that one of the most contested and emotional issues couples face during divorce is child custody. Since a person’s children are often the most precious people in their lives, many parents often butt heads during the process of divorce when attempting […]