If you and your ex have children together, a co-parenting plan could serve as a guideline for how the two of you will handle custody and visitation issues. The plan can serve as a peace treaty to make sure you know how to address potential conflicts before they arise....
4 things to understand about child custody in Colorado
Child custody can be one of the most emotional parts of managing a divorce. Additionally, it is a high priority part of a divorce because it directly affects the child's welfare. Understanding the process for child custody can help parents avoid surprises along the...
Financial mistakes to avoid in a divorce
For couples in Colorado going through a divorce, the emotionally painful process can also become financially painful if they do not take the right steps. It is easy for one partner to lose assets to which he or she is entitled. Divorce mistakes In a divorce, the...
How can I resolve a paternity dispute?
Establishing who the father of a child is an important part of legal cases involving child support or custody rights. An alleged father may deny paternity of a child, or the mother of a child could dispute the paternity. Either situation may call for legal action to...
How to prepare a successful parenting plan
The transition into a life post-divorce for Colorado families often comes with challenges that the parents will need to overcome to help their children grow up in a healthy and stable environment. A detailed, thoughtful parenting plan that anticipates future issues...
3 signs your children are victims of parental alienation
In high-conflict divorces involving minor children, your offspring may be vulnerable to parental alienation. This may have negative consequences for your offspring's mental health. Certain signs may indicate your children are victims of parental alienation. 1....
Is this a sign of parental alienation?
When going through a divorce, it is understandable for your child to experience some behavioral changes. Many of these are temporary and most are not a cause for concern. But there are some changes that might indicate something is happening behind the scenes. ...
You have options if your ex owes you alimony payments
Alimony is meant to help support one spouse while they adjust to living as a single person after a divorce. Courts generally base the decision on whether to award alimony on several factors, and not everyone qualifies to receive alimony. For those who do, however, it...
Dividing vehicles in a divorce
When you and your spouse divorce, you know that you need to divide your property between the two of you. However, it may not be simple to divide your vehicles. Colorado courts use equitable distribution to divide your assets. This system does not allocate half of the...
Should we try nesting?
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is figuring out an appropriate co-parenting plan. There are many advantages to co parenting in terms of child development, but coming up with a functional agreement is a challenge. In response to these challenges, some...
