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With children, life can sometimes be unpredictable. Sometimes your kids may get along, but in other cases, they may not. One may be much older than a younger sibling and want more independence and to have friends over to participate in teenager-appropriate activities. You may feel the need to shield a younger child from your…

There is no doubt that going through a divorce can be difficult and upsetting. Some people may turn to drinking alcohol to cope. Others may start to use substances like sleep aids or anxiety medications to get through the day. If you believe that you have developed a dependency on drugs or alcohol or are…

There are many different ways that you can handle your home in a Colorado divorce. Keeping the property is only one option. You could convert it to a rental or agree to sell it and share any proceeds from the transaction with your ex. Some people immediately assume that keeping the house is what they…

As your child begins to get older, they are going to have a lot to say about your family unit. They may start to have their own ideas about how they want to live, where they want to live and how they intend to interact with either parent. In Colorado, there is no specific age…

You want to set up a child custody schedule that is simple for your children. You’re not as worried about how it impacts you. Even if it’s more work, you just want something that helps them feel comfortable. In your research, you may have heard of something called nesting or birdnesting. How does this work…

If you plan to relocate with your children after a divorce, you need to start the process of planning for that relocation from the very beginning. You’ll want to find ways to prove that the move is in your children’s best interests and that you are moving because they’ll have more opportunities or support in…

Each year here in the U.S., at least $33 billion dollars in child support is supposed to be exchanged among parents. Yet, government statistics show that approximately only half of all custodial parents receive what they’re due. Many parents who pay support consider it a huge financial drain — especially if they get behind. When…

Many noncustodial parents in Colorado worry about whether their co-parent is using child support funds properly. They often ask if there is a way to demand proof of these expenditures. Although it is understandable to want to know how your ex uses your hard-earned money on behalf of your kids, you typically cannot demand proof….

Transitions between their parents’ homes can be rough on kids after a divorce. Every time they go from one home to the other, they’re not only saying goodbye to one parent, but they’re leaving part of their life behind – particularly when they transition from the home where the spend most of their time. Kids…

The idea that parents have custody over minor children often feeds into the most contentious aspects of divorce. Parents become so fixated on winning or punishing each other that they don’t think about the impact of their behavior on the children. Their own desires become more important than the children’s needs. Colorado has long tried…