Maybe you and your ex negotiated a specific parenting schedule, or perhaps you went to court and had a judge develop a parenting plan for you. The two of you should do your best to adhere to the existing schedule to the best of your abilities. However, there are...
Generally, challenging a will is quite difficult. However, it happens. And when someone successfully challenges your will, the outcome can derail your legacy and wishes. One of the primary reasons for creating a will is to put in place structures to ensure that your...
No law requires you to tell your boss you’ve decided to divorce. Yet, for several reasons, it might be best if you do. If you have a bad day at work, it’s difficult to avoid it affecting things when you go home. Maybe you lose your temper quicker with your kids, or...
It’s not a hidden fact that marriage comes with some difficulties. Couples frequently have to discuss and renegotiate their roles in their marriage. However, when these difficulties continue, it may put stress on a marriage. You aren’t the only one who’s having...
Filing for divorce means you are ready to separate your life and finances from your spouse. After years of sharing a life, assets and debts, the process can be challenging and messy. While this is true, the legal process in Colorado outlines specific rules related to...
A few decades ago, mothers almost always got full child custody in a divorce. But today, a lot has changed, and fathers can also get equal child custody here in Colorado. The general rule used today is to award custody in the best interests of the child. Therefore,...
Many people make wills, but you're young, so why would you need one? You may not believe you’ll have many assets for another five to ten years, so you may not think there’s any reason to make a will now. These legal documents aren’t just about asset distribution,...
There are many things that parents should and shouldn’t do when they’re going through a divorce. One thing that’s imperative is that they think carefully about how their decisions and actions will affect the children. For some parents, communication is one of the...
If something happens so that you’re incapacitated and can’t speak to the doctors, medical decisions may still need to be made. This could happen if a young person is severely injured in a car accident, for instance, or if an older person suffers from a heart attack or...
Every parent wants to spend time with their children. It's perhaps why parenting time gets the spotlight in most divorce proceedings. However, the decision-making ability of a parent in their children's lives is equally vital. Decision-making can either be a sole or...
