If you don’t have children, getting divorced in the state of Colorado can be a relatively straightforward matter. Presented below is a general guideline of the steps you and your spouse would need to take to file for divorce or legal separation. Please note that these steps are for informational purposes only and should not […]
What Happens if a Child Doesn’t Want to Visit
Has either of these scenarios become commonplace in your house since your divorce? Your 8-year old son drags his feet, whines “I want to stay home with you!” and complains about heading to your ex’s for his regularly scheduled weekend visit. Your 15-year old daughter flat out refuses to go. “I want to see my […]
Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Child Custody Lawyer
As a parent, it can be intimidating and frightening to realize you need to hire a child custody attorney. Despite the best efforts to fairly divide parenting responsibilities during the divorce process, there are times when the settlement agreement is no longer in the best interest of the child (or children), and legal counsel and […]
What If a Parent Doesn’t Exercise Their Court Ordered Parenting Agreement?
When going through a divorce, determining parenting time (also known as visitation) is a major consideration, and involves many factors such as the geographical proximity of the parents, the age of the child or children, and potential limitations such as work schedules, medical issues or other special needs of the parents and / or children. […]
Colorado Child Custody Laws
In Colorado, every divorce, annulment, legal separation, or paternity case that involves children considers the “best interests of the child” when determining child custody and “parental responsibilities.” Parental Responsibilities has two components—1) parenting time (sometimes called visitation) and 2) decision-making. This article focuses on the parenting time component. Family law in Colorado is gender-neutral, meaning […]
How to Help Your Children Adjust After Divorce
Whether your divorce occurred a few years ago or is happening right now, chances are you’re wondering if you’re doing all that you can to help your children adjust after divorce. Children have a variety of ways they respond to their parents’ divorce, including feeling afraid, withdrawing, showing resentment, being angry, or exhibiting hyperactivity. Chances […]
Divorce Risk for Parents of Children With Developmental Disabilities
Raising a child with a developmental disability requires loves, commitment and perseverance, and large amounts of patience. For a very long time it was commonly thought that couples raising a child with a developmental disability were at a much higher risk for marital separation and / or divorce. However, a recent study conducted by a […]
Dating After Divorce: Communicating With Your Children
Should I introduce my child to the person I’m dating? There comes a time, after your divorce is finalized, when dating becomes something you want to do. Going out and meeting new people with the hope of dating or starting a serious relationship, is easier now than ever before, thanks to the Internet. However, if […]
Research Synopsis: Is Divorce Bad for Children?
Most parents seeking a divorce are generally very concerned about the emotional and psychological health and wellbeing of their children. They wonder, is divorce bad for children? In fact, some parents choose to remain in their unhappy marriages, believing it is better to protect their children from any trauma brought on by a divorce. However, […]
5 Ways to Have a Positive Parenting Relationship After Divorce
Do you dread speaking to your ex-spouse about parenting concerns? If so, you’re not alone. After a divorce is finalized and both of you start to move on with your lives, child-rearing is something that binds you together. However difficult talking to you “ex” may be, it’s important to keep the lines of communication about […]
