Whether it’s your sibling, a parent or your best friend, it’s hard to watch someone go through a divorce. You know that they need comfort and help -- but you may still feel somewhat helpless to ease their sorrows. Here are some ideas: Don’t volunteer advice. No two...
You and your spouse adopted a sibling pair during your second year of marriage. Together, you began to raise your children and had a wonderful life together, at least for a while. Unfortunately, the way you want to raise your kids is not exactly the same as how your...
Children may have some behavioral issues when their parents are divorcing. This isn’t something that’s uncommon, but it does need to be addressed when it happens. In some cases, the children might not act out when they are with their parents, so you should consider...
It’s sad, but many cases involving paternity are tense and emotional. Men may want, or not want, to be the father of a child. They may be worried about the outcome and being involved in the child’s life. It’s important that you know your rights, the process involved...
With so many details requiring your attention during divorce, it’s possible to overlook the need to pay extra close attention to the well-being of your children. On the plus side, there are a number of things you can do to help maintain a stable environment for your...
As you start the divorce process, you’ll begin looking at your marital property and how you want to divide it. In Colorado, it’s required that your marital property is divided equitably, which doesn’t necessarily mean evenly. As a result, if you’re an artist, you...
Divorce has an impact on children, and it starts the moment that the child’s parents tell them about the upcoming split. When parents want what is best for their kids, it is important for them to think carefully about what this conversation means and how it will go....
It can be difficult for children to adjust to divorce, but there are steps every parent can take to reduce the stress and anxiety that a divorce can cause. Your children may vary in age, but despite that, you can always make it a priority to help them understand and...
Divorce can be hard on children, and they may want the last word on where they land in the custody agreement. Even though your children may know exactly where they want to go, it isn’t likely up to them. If you and your spouse can’t reach an agreement, then it falls...
Getting yourself out of an abusive situation can be challenging. Many obstacles can make you feel trapped in the relationship. Many people feel this way and try multiple times to leave the relationship. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, people...
