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  • 2024
    • October
      • Estate Planning in Colorado Without a Will: What You Need to Know
      • Tying the Knot Later in Life and the Role of Nuptial Agreements
      • Do I Need to Update My Estate Plan After Divorce?
    • September
      • Helpful Tips for Co-parenting During The Holidays
      • Do I Have to Get a Divorce to End a Common Law Marriage?
      • Navigating the Estate Planning Maze Post Gray Divorce
      • Estate Plan After a Divorce
    • August
      • What is a Living Trust?
    • July
      • Wills vs. Trusts: Which Is Better for Your Estate?
      • What You Need to Know About the Probate Process
      • The Essential Guide to Long-Term Care Planning
      • Establishing Paternity: Why Does It Matter?
    • June
      • Colorado's New Licensed Legal Professionals (LLPs): Transforming Access to Justice
      • Estate Plan After a Divorce
    • May
      • Do I Need a Lawyer to Make a Will?
      • 5 Positive Effects of Divorce on Children
      • Understanding Child Custody Laws
    • April
      • Divorce with a Baby Involved: How Can Babies Be Affected?
      • 3 Reasons Prenups Are Beneficial
      • Comprehensive Parenting Plans
      • How Alimony Works
    • March
      • What Is Parallel Parenting?
      • Estate Planning for Blended Families: Navigating the Unique Challenges and Ensuring Fairness
      • How to Ask for a Prenup
      • What Is A Testamentary Estate?
    • February
      • Can I Change My Last Name After Divorce?
      • What Is "Second Parent Adoption"?
      • Financial Considerations Before Gray Divorce
    • January
      • When Should I Write a Will?
      • What Month is Most Common for Divorce?
      • What Should I Include in My Will? Debunking Misconceptions and Providing Clarity
  • 2023
    • December
      • Risks of Online Divorce Services
      • Estate Plan After a Divorce
      • Can a Postnuptial Agreement Save a Marriage?
    • November
      • How to Maintain a Relationship with Your In-Laws After Divorce
      • How Their Marriage Could Have Been Saved: What Divorcees Are Saying
      • How Long Does The Probate Process Take?
    • October
      • 20 Domestic Violence Statistics & Facts
      • 4 Tips for Co-Parenting on Halloween
      • How Relocation Affects Child Custody
    • September
      • Questions to Ask Your Divorce Lawyer
      • 10 Divorce Statistics You May Not Have Known
    • August
      • Estate Planning for Blended Families: Navigating the Unique Challenges and Ensuring Fairness
      • 6 Things to Do Before Filing for Divorce
      • Should I Have More Than One Power of Attorney?
      • 5 Sneaky Divorce Tactics to Be Aware Of
    • July
      • How to Co-Parent with a Narcissistic Ex
      • Can I Modify or Cancel a Prenuptial Agreement?
      • How to Navigate Divorce Mediation
      • Social Media & Divorce
    • June
      • Understanding How Domestic Violence Affects Divorce Proceedings in Colorado
      • My Ex Won't Pay Child Support. What Can I Do?
      • 6 Signs a Relationship Could Become Abusive
    • May
      • What Happens to Your Business During a Divorce?
      • I'm Behind on Child Support Payments: What Do I Do?
      • 5 Financial Decisions that Will Help You Recover from Divorce
    • April
      • Can a Common Law Marriage Complicate Estate Planning in Colorado?
      • Mediation in Family Law: Pros & Cons
      • Why Does Divorce Often Lead to Financial and Emotional Challenges?
      • Mediation in Family Law Cases
      • Grounds for Divorce in Colorado
    • March
      • How to Diffuse Emotions During a High-Conflict Divorce
      • Colorado Estate Planning FAQ
      • What Happens to Your Pets in a Divorce?
    • February
      • Can My Prenuptial Agreement Expire?
      • What is the Purpose of Probate?
      • What Tax Changes Should I Consider After Divorce?
      • How Does Divorce Impact an Estate Plan?
    • January
      • The Domestic Violence Cycle
      • Can Divorce Affect Teenage Substance Abuse?
      • Why Should I Review My Estate Plan Annually?
  • 2022
    • December
      • Cohabitation: The risks of inadvertently becoming married in Colorado
      • 5 Forms of Domestic Violence
      • How to Support Teens Throughout & After Divorce
      • An Overview of Divorce in Colorado
    • November
      • Is Divorce For Me?
      • The Financial Cost of a Divorce
      • When Should I File for Divorce?
      • Helping Your Children Through the Holidays Post-Divorce
    • October
      • Divorce After 50: How a Gray Divorce Is Different
      • How to File for Divorce in Colorado
      • Family Law Tips: Avoid Social Media
    • September
      • FAQs About Divorce & Retirement
      • Telling Your Children About Divorce
      • Dealing with Estimated Tax Payments During a Divorce
    • August
      • Co-Parenting During the School Year: Things to Consider
      • Does Your Prenup Need a Sunset Clause?
      • Apps to Enhance Co-Parenting
      • Helping Children Through Divorce
    • July
      • Preparing for Back-to-School: Modifying a Custody Schedule
      • Tips for Divorced Parents: What Does It Mean to Co-Parent?
      • Signs Children May Be Struggling With Divorce
    • June
      • How Does Divorce Affect My Taxes?
      • Estate Planning 101: How Do Trusts Work?
      • An Overview of Divorce Mediation
    • May
      • Pros and Cons of Prenuptial Agreements
      • The Role of the Executor in Probate
      • Who Should File First When Getting Divorced?
      • What is a Common-Law Marriage?
    • April
      • Can Child Custody Be Settled Out of Court?
      • Dissolving a Civil Union in Colorado
      • Guardianship vs. Conservatorship in Estate Planning
    • March
      • How Much Alimony Can I Get in Colorado?
      • What Is a Guardian Ad Litem?
      • Mental Health and Divorce
      • What Happens if I Die Without a Will in Colorado?
    • February
      • Can a Trustee Remove a Beneficiary from a Trust?
      • Common Things Overlooked in Divorce Agreements
      • Valentine’s Day Tips for New Divorcees
    • January
      • The Pros and Cons of Establishing Paternity
      • What Are the Main Elements of a Will?
      • How Does Probate Work?
  • 2021
    • December
      • What Is the Legal Process to Adopt a Stepchild?
      • Moving Across State Lines with an Existing Custody Arrangement
      • Handling the Emotions of the Holidays After a Divorce
      • How Does Holiday Visitation Work?
    • November
      • Should I Consider a Postnuptial Agreement?
      • Should I Seek a Conservatorship or Guardianship Over My Loved One?
      • Am I Too Young to Have an Estate Plan?
    • October
      • How Can I Modify a Court Order in Colorado?
      • Essential Parts of a Complete Estate Plan
      • What Shouldn't You Put in Your Trust in CO?
    • September
      • How Paternity Cases Work in CO - an In-Depth Explanation
      • Tips for Emotional Management During a Divorce
      • How to Peacefully Modify a Custody Order in CO
      • Can I Change My Will?
    • August
      • Emotional Reactions to Avoid During a Divorce
    • July
      • Addiction & Divorce - What's the Link? Handling Divorce When It Includes Addiction
      • Why Badmouthing Your Ex-Spouse is a Bad Idea
      • What Should I Consider When Filing for an International Divorce?
    • June
      • How Can a Forensic Accountant Help with My Divorce?
      • Should I Use an Interrogatory in My Divorce?
      • How to Identify Signs of Stress in Children Post-Divorce
    • May
      • What You Shouldn’t Tell Your Kids During a Divorce
    • April
      • Helping Your Child Cope With Divorce
      • Can You Keep Your Ex’s New Partner Away from the Kids?
    • March
      • How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce
    • February
      • Co-Parenting Peacefully: Is It Possible?
      • Effects of Divorce on Children
      • 4 Ways to Prepare if You Plan to Get a Divorce
    • January
      • How Can I Adopt My Stepchild in CO?
      • Missing Child Support Payments: How Bad Is It?
      • Staying Married For The Kids Can Backfire
      • Understanding Colorado Intestacy Laws
  • 2020
    • December
      • What Happens if You Die Without a Will in Colorado?
      • Estate Planning: Safeguarding Your Future During a Pandemic
      • Co-Parenting During a Pandemic
      • Tips for Protecting Your Privacy During Divorce
      • Can Nonbiological Parents Get Custody in CO?
      • How Long Do I Have to Wait Before Receiving Alimony Payments?
    • November
      • Divorce During COVID-19
      • Changing Attorneys Mid-Divorce - Can You Do It?
      • Tips for the Holidays
      • Divorce 101
      • Surviving the Holiday Blues After a Divorce
      • My Spouse Asked for a Divorce. What Do I Do Now?
      • Opposing a Divorce in CO
    • October
      • Things You Should Be Doing with Your Family During COVID-19
      • Can I Contest my Prenup – and Should I?
      • Does Infidelity Affect the Divorce Process in Colorado?
      • Are Millennials Getting Divorced Less? What You Need to Know
    • September
      • What Are the "Best Interests" of a Child?
      • Dos and Don’ts for Dating during Divorce
      • How to Divorce a Person With Narcissistic Tendencies
      • Should I Get a Prenup in Colorado?
      • Let’s Talk About Probate: A Step-by-Step Process
    • August
      • Common Questions (and Answers) About Colorado Divorce
      • Calculating Alimony in Colorado
      • Why You Need an Estate Plan
    • July
      • Why Experts Are Important in Your Divorce
      • 3 Types of Adoption and How to File in Colorado
      • Circumstances when Co-Parenting May Not be Best for the Kids
      • Are Grandparents Granted Visitation in Colorado?
    • June
      • Is it Better to Have a Trust or Will?
      • Estate Planning 101
      • How Is Child Support Calculated?
      • 6 Ways to Help your Child Adjust to New Living Arrangements
      • How Is Property Divided in a Divorce?
      • Can Child Custody Be Modified After Divorce?
    • May
      • Will I Have to Go to Court After My Divorce Has Been Finalized?
      • How to Handle Child Custody During COVID-19
      • 5 Tips for Co-Parenting After a High Conflict Divorce
      • COVID-19 and Remote Estate Planning and Notarizations
    • April
      • The Importance of Practicing Self-Care After a Divorce
      • Let’s Get Baking- 4 Do you have to choose?
      • How to Resolve Child Custody Without Engaging in a Battle
      • Coronavirus and Parenting Time Exchanges
      • Physical Activity and COVID-19
      • Let’s Get Baking- 3 Fun for Kids of All Ages!
      • What is Wasteful Dissipation and How Can it Impact My Divorce?
      • Wills and Estates Division
    • March
      • Let’s Get Baking- 2!
      • Let’s Get Baking!
      • Managing Anxiety During the COVID-19 Outbreak
      • What Should I Include in a Prenuptial Agreement?
      • Metro County Court Operations
      • Our Services to You During the COVID-19 Outbreak
      • 5 Common Issues in Child Custody Cases
      • Colorado Child Custody Guide
      • Can I Reduce My Spousal Support Payments?
    • February
      • What Is a Common Law Marriage?
      • 5 Benefits of an Estate Plan
    • January
      • Can My Ex Take Our Child Out of the Country?
      • Do Student Loans Get Divided in Divorce?
  • 2019
    • November
      • How Does Substance Abuse Affect Custody?
      • How Solid Is Your Prenuptial Agreement?
    • October
      • Could You Be a Victim of Marital Financial Abuse?
    • September
      • Suicide Rates Among Teens in Colorado Have Risen Sharply
      • Will You Need Spousal Maintenance After a Colorado Divorce?
      • Protect Your Child's Psychological Health During Your Divorce
    • August
      • Understanding Equitable Distribution in Colorado
      • Custody Disputes: Winning Your Custody Battle
      • Tips for Telling Your Kids About a Divorce
      • Protecting Your Kids When Your Ex Dates Someone Volatile
    • July
      • Is It Time to End Your Spousal Maintenance Payments?
      • Words of Caution When Divorcing a Narcissist
      • How the Right Attorney Can Protect You from Your Divorce Emotions
    • June
      • 3 Warning Signs That Mediation Isn't Best for Your Divorce
      • Professional Help Can Make Adjusting to Co-Parenting Easier
    • May
      • What Should You Do If Your Spouse Violates Your Prenup?
      • A Word of Caution About Family Businesses and Divorce
      • Should You Include Travel Limitations in Your Parenting Plan?
      • What Happens to Your Pets in a Colorado Divorce?
      • Should I Divorce My Spouse If They Are Suffering from Addiction?
    • April
      • Is Parental Alienation a Factor in Your Colorado Custody Case?
      • Protecting Your Kids from an Abusive Ex During a Divorce
      • Telling Your Spouse That You Want to End the Marriage
    • March
      • Video Games, Dating, Curfew Matter in Parenting Plans for Teens
    • February
      • How to Know If Your Kids Need Post-Divorce Therapy
      • Keeping Your Kids on Track for College After a Divorce
      • Warning Signs That Shared Custody Isn't Your Best Divorce Option
      • What Role Does Chronic Illness Play in Divorce Rates?
    • January
      • Divorce and Credit Card Debt: What Should You Do?
      • Actions Are More Important Than a Diagnosis When Leaving a Spouse
      • Getting Your Share of a Pension or Retirement Account in Divorce
      • Divorce Is Coming: Here Are the Red Flags to Watch out for
  • 2018
    • December
      • What Financial Documentation Do You Need When You File Divorce?
      • Fighting for Your Rights During a Contentious Custody Battle
      • Take These Steps to Get a Child Support Modification
    • November
      • Getting Through the Holiday Season When Considering Divorce
      • Fighting for What You Deserve in Your Colorado Divorce
      • Are You Losing Your Parenting Time?
      • Focusing on Your Kids Can Help You Make Better Divorce Decisions
      • Cutting off the Other Parent Can Hurt Your Colorado Custody Case
    • October
      • One-On-One Time Is an Important Parenting Plan Consideration
      • Holding Your Ex Responsible for the Costs of Their Affair
      • Could Divorce Actually Be Contagious in Social Circles?
    • September
      • Divorce and Teen Angst: When a Divorce Is a Struggle for Kids
      • Could a Soft Landing for Your Ex Make Co-Parenting Easier?
      • How an Addiction to a Video Game Could Impact Your Divorce
      • Documenting Your Spouse's Instability for Custody Proceedings
    • August
      • Sometimes, the Most Valuable Asset in a Divorce Is Your Pet
      • How the Courts Will Handle Student Loans in a Colorado Divorce
      • How to Handle Real Estate Investments in a Divorce
      • Can You Expect Child Support to Help with College in Colorado?
      • Private School Fees After Divorce
    • July
      • Landlords and Real Estate Investors Often Have Complex Divorces
      • Divorcing Someone with Mental Health Issues Requires Extra Care
      • Is Alternative Dispute Resolution the Right Choice for You?
    • June
      • How an Affair Can Impact a Colorado Divorce
      • Plan for Your Finances After Your Marriage Ends
      • Did Your Ex Intentionally Waste Money Before Your Divorce?
      • What Remains Separate Property in a High Asset Colorado Divorce?
    • May
      • How Colorado Enforces Child Custody and Support Orders
      • Taking the Lead and Being Aggressive in Divorce
      • How to Legally Establish Paternity in Colorado
    • April
      • What Can You Do When You're Not Getting Enough Child Support?
      • Know When to Seek Compromise and When to Stand Firm in Divorce
      • Don't Let Your Emotions Cause Issues in a Colorado Custody Battle
    • March
      • Design Your Parenting Plan with a Focus on Your Children's Needs
      • Parenting Provisions Regarding Extracurricular Activities
      • Start Planning Now to Put an Abusive Spouse Behind You
      • Do Prenuptial Agreements Always Hold up in Colorado Divorces?
    • February
      • Will Your Ex's Substance Abuse Impact Your Parenting Rights?
      • If You're Getting Ready to Retire, Consider Support Modification
      • 4 Steps to Take to Prepare for Your Divorce
    • January
      • What Happens to Your Marital Home in a Colorado Divorce?
      • 3 Tips to Make Shared Custody Easier
  • 2017
    • December
      • Virtual Visitation Could Help You See Your Child More Often
      • Subtle Signs That Your Marriage Might Be Over
      • A Few Tips for Divorcing a Narcissistic Husband
    • November
      • Costly Mistakes to Avoid in a Divorce
      • New Law Eradicates Tax Deductions That Apply to Alimony Payments
      • Believe It or Not, Divorce Does Have Its Benefits
      • You Don't Need Cause to Divorce in Colorado
    • October
      • You Can Request a Custody Modification After Your Divorce
      • Gray Divorce: Know What You Need for a Fair Settlement
    • September
      • Planning Ahead Can Help You Thrive After a Gray Divorce
      • Could Mediation Help Make Your Colorado Divorce Simpler?
    • August
      • Avoid Commingling - Protect Your Separate Property from Divorce
      • Retirement and Divorce - This Is What You Should Know
      • Divorce and Taxes - What You Need to Know
    • July
      • When All Signs Point to Divorce
      • Don't Forget to Deduct Those Alimony Payments!
    • June
      • 3 Things to Know About Adopting Your Stepchild
      • Your Prenup Might Be Invalid
      • When Can You Seek Changes to Spousal Support Orders?
    • May
      • Will Issues from Your Marriage Affect Custody Arrangements?
      • Vocabulary for Divorcing Spouses: Do You Understand These Words?
      • Will Alimony Be Part of Your Divorce Settlement?
    • April
      • Starting over After a 30-Year Marriage
    • March
      • Key Questions To Address Before Agreeing To Divorce Mediation
      • Is Your Child Support as Ordered Too High for You to Pay?
      • 4 Tips for Mothers Regarding Custody and Support Modification
    • February
      • What Is Considered Income in Terms of Child Support Guidelines?
    • January
      • Do Prenups Have the Final Say in a Divorce?
  • 2016
    • November
      • Will You Have to Pay for Your Spouse's Debt After Divorce?
      • Trust Property in Divorce
    • October
      • Marital Property Division in Colorado
      • High-Earning Women Have Special Divorce Considerations
    • September
      • Will I Have to Pay Alimony in My Divorce?
    • August
      • Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets from You?
    • June
      • I'm Divorced. Can I Move with My Child?
      • 4 Tips for Effective Summer Co-Parenting
    • April
      • Women Face Special Financial Problems in Divorce
    • March
      • If You're Being Abused, Help Is out There
    • February
      • How Colorado Courts Deal with Child Custody Issues
    • January
      • How Does Marijuana Use Factor into Custody Decisions?
  • 2015
    • November
      • Getting Divorced? Avoid These 3 Mistakes
      • Protecting the Rights of Unmarried Fathers
    • September
      • Why Social Media Can Be a Minefield During a Divorce
    • August
      • Judge Overturns 'Empire' Star's Divorce Agreement
      • Taking Action When an Child Abduction Happens
      • Colorado Implements Improvements to Aid Child Support Collection
    • July
      • Grandparent Visitation Can Be an Issue After a Divorce
      • Colorado Girls Safely Returned After Mother Took Them to Mexico
      • Exes Can Collect Social Security Spousal and Survivors Benefits
      • Ben and Jen Reportedly Putting Family First in Wake of Divorce
      • Is Colorado a Common Law Property State?
    • June
      • How Does Legal Separation Differ from Divorce?
      • Who Is Healthiest: Single, Married or Divorced People?
      • Help When Divorce Agreements Need to Be Changed
      • How Can You Enforce Property Division Court Orders After a Divorce?
    • May
      • Tips for Planning Post-Divorce Summer Vacations with Children
      • Thinking About Taxes Is Important in Divorce Property Division
      • Helping Parents Who Are Struggling with Child Support Payments
      • Views on Divorce Can Be Impacted by Pop Culture
    • April
      • When One's Ex Engages in Hurtful Conduct During a Divorce
      • Could a Divorce Increase a Child's Asthma Likelihood?
      • Divorce Can Significantly Impact a Person's Investment Portfolio
      • When Will a CO Court Consider a Child's Wishes in a Custody Case?
    • March
      • What Is the Length of the Divorce Waiting Period in Colorado?
      • Being a Witness in a Family Law Case
      • Protecting the Kids in a Divorce
      • Divorce vs. "Annulment"
      • Divorce Rate Dropping in Colorado
      • DUI Charges Can Affect Parenting Time and Parental Responsibilities
      • Common Law Marriage in Colorado
      • I Lost My Divorce Hearing in Front of a Magistrate...Now What?
      • What Is the Difference Between a Magistrate and a Judge?
      • Child Custody and Intoxication: Pot Versus Alcohol
      • What Is Property Acquired After a Legal Separation Classified As?
      • To VAX or ANTI-VAX: The First Amendment and Parental Decision Making
      • Parenting - Drug/Alcohol Testing: What Type of Test Should I Require?
      • What Constitutes Parental Abduction?
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