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...
How does parental alienation impact your family?
Colorado co-parents often exist harmoniously, or at the very least manage to stay out of each other's way. This is not always the most ideal situation for a child, but it is often workable. Unfortunately, this is not the reality every divorced couple lives with. In...
The process and benefits of establishing paternity in Colorado
Unless you are in a marriage with your child’s mother or establish legal paternity in Colorado, you lack basic rights to a child you believe you fathered. In other words, you have no ability to pursue visitation or custody in the absence of a paternity finding. On the...
Options for making child custody decisions
While going through a divorce, parents also face the burden of having to decide who gets custody of the kids. Although it is not a fun topic to think about or discuss, it is usually better if the parents can come to an acceptable agreement on their own. If unable to...
How can I enforce my visitation agreement for my child?
One of the most pressing issues during a divorce is who will get visitation rights and custody of your child. While a court may establish a visitation schedule, unfortunately not all parents are great at following the schedule. One of the most common issues amongst...
When a parent coordinator can help
Working through the logistics of child care during a divorce is just one more mental tax on spouses. Even if both parties agree on everything, it is still a tough task. When tensions enflame and neither parent chooses to budget, it may get worse. Parenting...
Homelessness, divorce and custody
When one's marriage falls apart, many different hardships often arise. Some people are more likely to struggle with financial hardships, whether they take time off work or lose their job because of a tough divorce or they struggle to pay legal fees and other...
Reducing the chances of a bitter custody dispute
The process of getting a divorce is tricky for various reasons, but key issues related to children are especially hard for a lot of parents. In fact, disputes over child custody are often the most difficult aspects of many divorces and it is crucial for parents to...
Have you considered these factors for dating during a divorce?
You have yet to finalize your divorce, but already you have found someone new who you want to spend time with. If you remained in a loveless marriage for the last several years, you may be more than ready to start dating, but is doing so a good idea? Engaging in a...