Parenting after divorce can feel hard, especially when parents hear that co-parenting should always be the goal. When communication stays calm, co-parenting can help children feel safe and supported. However, when conflict is constant, children get caught in the...
When parents divorce, one of the hardest and most important decisions involves child custody. Child custody determines who has the legal authority to make decisions for a child and where a child lives. Courts typically divide custody into legal custody and physical...
The process of separating financial resources and obligations is generally one of the biggest hurdles for spouses during divorce. Many people struggle to agree on what is fair and reasonable when addressing property division matters with their spouses. Misconduct on...
Domestic violence often doesn't begin before marriage. Those with violent tendencies often hide their true nature until they believe their partners cannot leave them. They may even wait until there are children in the family and their spouse has become financially...
Families in Colorado often own real estate apart from the primary residence. Family cabins and vacation properties are common marital assets couples must divide in a divorce. In addition to financial value, these properties often carry emotional weight, making them a...
Divorce can affect your children in many ways you don’t expect. For example, do you notice behavioral changes in your children when you’re about to hand them over to their other parent? Perhaps they’re a bit more quiet. Maybe they’re complaining of unexplained...
Mental illnesses are incredibly common -- and incredibly complex. It's an unfortunate reality that parents sometimes have to struggle with their own mental health even while they try to navigate the intricacies of divorce and co-parenting. If you're in this position,...
People experiencing domestic violence may take some time to build the courage to leave. That is completely understandable. Abuse is one of the more common reasons that people initiate divorce proceedings, but it is also one of the hardest circumstances to navigate...
When a couple divorces, a spouse who earns considerably less money or has fewer individual financial resources than their husband or wife can justifiably be concerned about what their life will look like after the divorce is final. Unless they have a valid prenuptial...
Telling your children and family members about a divorce is one of the most uncomfortable conversations you may ever face. The words you choose and the tone and setting you use can have a lasting impact. For many, this moment carries both fear and uncertainty, but...
