When it comes to a divorce or split, and there are children involved, the issues involving the children (child support and child custody) tend to become contentious. Generally, both parents want to be involved in their children’s lives, and while that is great, they still need to care for them …
Understanding Child Custody Laws in Colorado: A Guide for Parents
If you divorce and there are children involved, you and your ex-spouse will need to think about topics such as child custody. Every state has child custody laws and they are all fairly similar. Interestingly, Colorado actually calls child custody “parental responsibilities.” While the terms are different, the meanings are …
Post-Divorce Challenges: Resolving Issues and Seeking Legal Assistance
A divorce is a major life change. One household is split into two, creating extra expenses and more stress, especially if there are children involved. The spouses are no longer a team. They are living on their own, so they are responsible for their own expenses. And if family is …
Child Custody Modification: How to Seek Changes in Colorado
When a couple divorces and there are children involved, the courts do their best to keep the best interests of the children in mind. The judge works hard to create a parenting agreement that benefits everyone. If a lot of thought is not put into the plan, it will not …
Relocating with Children: Legal Considerations and Best Practices
Relocating with children is common for divorcees. In fact, it is not common for someone to live in the same place their entire life. More than 10% of Americans move every year. Florida, Texas, Arizona, North Carolina, and South Carolina are currently trending as common states to move to. People …
Alimony in Colorado: Exploring Spousal Support Laws and Guidelines
In a Colorado divorce, there are many elements involved. One of them is alimony. In the past, alimony in Colorado was primarily given to women since they were the ones who often stayed at home to care for children. Nowadays, alimony can be awarded to either spouse based on their …
Property Division in Divorce: Protecting Your Assets and Rights
When it comes to divorce, there are a lot of elements involved, and dealing with them all can be complicated. One of the most contentious issues is property division. Each state is different when it comes to the laws involving who gets what, but Colorado is an equitable distribution state. …
Divorce in Colorado: Essential Steps and Legal Insights
For some people, marriage is not forever. Divorce rates have been dropping in many areas, but there are still many couples who are choosing divorce. In fact, divorce in Colorado ranks #15, so these people are likely needing help. How can they divorce with ease? What should they know about …
Common Mistakes to Avoid During Child Custody Proceedings
In a divorce, there are often a lot of things that the parties cannot agree on. Child custody is one of them. Things can get heated when the parents cannot agree on custody matters. Both parties tend to want things their way or no way at all. This can lead …
How to Prepare for Your Divorce and Child Custody Mediation
When a couple with children divorces, they may decide to do mediation, or maybe they are ordered to do so by the court. If you and your spouse cannot agree on child custody matters, your case may go to mediation before it goes to court. Successful child custody mediation results …