When is the right time to modify a child custody order? Child custody orders are an essential tool that ensure children are cared for after a divorce or separation. A custody arrangement is crucial in serving the best interests of a child as it dictates who has the...
Divorcing or separating parents in Colorado often negotiate custody terms by focusing on where they currently are as a family. The main priorities are often an appropriate division of parental rights and responsibilities. The parents may then find themselves facing...
Whether brought about by divorce proceedings or other family law issues, each child custody case can have unique circumstances, impacting what arrangement can address the household's needs overall. Some situations require straightforward remedies, especially if the...
A spouse’s addiction is one of the many reasons for filing for divorce. When your spouse can no longer control their behavior due to their addiction, which results in physical and mental harm to you and the rest of the family, letting go is sometimes the best option....
Social media has become a platform where people express themselves and their thoughts openly. While freedom of expression is a civil right, it can be especially influential in civil matters. Your former spouse can use everything you post or share on social media as...
You and your spouse are getting divorced, but you’re still going to be co-parents. You have children together, which means that you will need to find ways to cooperate and work together long-term – at least until the children have grown up. But you might be concerned...
Court-issued custody orders are based on the child's best interests, so both parents must abide by them. If you have been granted custody or visitation rights of your child in Colorado, you may wonder what you can do if your co-parent constantly disregards the custody...
With summer just around the corner, your thoughts may be turning to some time away. If you have just been through a divorce, it can bring a much-needed change of scenery. However, if you share children with your ex, you need to be aware that if you do not plan...
As a parent, you may already be familiar with “adverse childhood experiences,” or ACEs. These are experiences that can occur in childhood that cause so much toxic stress that they can follow a child into adulthood. They can affect a person’s emotional and physical...
Parents who are going through a divorce have to think about what’s best for the children. The issue is that they may not always agree on this. Sadly, children suffer when their parents can’t work as a team. It’s not always easy to work with an ex, but there are some...
