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Looking out for parental alienation can help you maintain healthy relationships with your children

If you have children, your divorce may be more complex than if you did not. Having kids can make things more complicated in many ways. This can be especially true…

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Do your divorce odds go down the longer you wait to get married?

You’ve likely heard that those who get married very young have higher divorce rates than those who wait. This is often stated when someone talks about getting married at 18…

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Two mistakes that can invalidate your prenuptial agreement

A prenuptial agreement, commonly known as a prenup, is a binding contract that is drafted and executed by a couple that is planning to get married. While a prenup agreement…

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3 common co-parenting problems

In Colorado, courts prefer to split parenting time evenly between both parents when it serves the child’s best interests. Both co-parents share in all parental responsibilities. While this shared responsibility…

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Equitable distribution of property in a Colorado divorce

Unlike the divorce process in community property states, Colorado’s equitable distribution laws seek to divide property so as to be fair to both parties — but not necessarily equal. The…

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What goes into an effective parenting plan?

Constructing a parenting plan after a split may feel daunting. It is one of the most critical and challenging documents in a divorce proceeding. A parenting plan sets the framework for…

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How does child custody work in Colorado?

Colorado does not use the traditional term custody. Instead, the state refers to parental responsibility. This includes parenting time (physical responsibility) and decision-making abilities (legal responsibility). Learn more about Colorado parental…

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3 tips for telling your kids about your divorce

Ending your marriage has an impact on your entire family. And because of how your divorce will affect your children, you may have concerns about breaking the news to them,…

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Growing a family through the Colorado adoption process

Adoption is one of the many ways to grow a family. For couples or individuals who are interested in pursuing adoption in Colorado, there is helpful information available about the…

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What happens if your ex denies that he is your child’s father?

Not all people in Colorado are married when they have children. Sometimes an unmarried woman becomes pregnant. If she and the child’s purported father are no longer in a relationship…

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The right approach to family law issues in Colorado

Any of our readers in Colorado who have been involved in a legal issue in their lives knows how personal these matters can get. However, a family law issue can…

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How is child support enforced in Colorado?

Child support enforcement is an important tool to ensure children receive the support they need. Parents have an obligation to financially support their children which is enforced in a variety…

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Should you explore the benefits of a postnuptial agreement?

Most people understand the premise of prenuptial agreements. But far fewer understand the reasons for postnuptial agreements — or even know that they exist.  While a prenuptial agreement, also called…

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How does a legal separation work?

Like several other states, Colorado has a process called legal separation. Basically, a couple in the Denver area may choose to use a legal separation in a case where they wish to…

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Tips for introducing your children to a new partner

Not only is it natural for a person to move-on post-divorce but also, it is healthy. When a person has children, however, moving on is often easier said than done,…

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How do I know if separation is right for me?

If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you have more than one option. Many spouses opt to file for divorce, which effectively terminates the marriage. If, however, you are…

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Financial concerns after a divorce

One of the biggest impacts of a divorce is what it does to a person’s finances. In all situations, a couple splits assets and takes what used to be their…

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What are Colorado’s three forms of adoption?

Adoption is a big choice and commitment, but it can lead to a fulfilling future for the whole family unit. The process to adoption can be intimidating, but you don’t…

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When should you update child support payments?

Courts assign child support payments to divorced Colorado couples. But the court understands that your life is not static. Changes happen. Because of those changes, you may one day need…

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How do you establish paternity in Colorado?

Going through the process to establish yourself as your child’s legal father may provide many benefits to you and your child. Colorado automatically recognizes you as your child’s father if…

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What to do when your ex is a constant no-show?

To say that divorce is difficult for children is an understatement. In addition to not understanding why their parents no longer want to live together, children of divorce try to…

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How Colorado determines child support payments

Colorado has a simple formula for child support. Generally, the court orders the parent who earns more to pay about 20% of the gross income both parents earn each month.…

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What can you spend child support money on?

If you receive Colorado child support from your children’s other parent, you likely have questions about what all you can spend that money on. Obviously you can spend it on…

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What is alternative dispute resolution?

When you and your spouse divorce in Colorado, you need not engage in the traditional litigated divorce. You have other available options, known as alternative dispute resolution, for achieving a…

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