Couples in Denver who got engaged over the winter holidays may be anticipating a wedding later in 2020. With all the planning that comes with such celebrations, it is easy to get caught up in the romance. However, practicalities regarding marriage should not be put to...
Is it possible for grandparents to secure visitation or custody?
Grandparents play a special role in the lives of their grandchildren, and sometimes this relationship can suffer when a child’s parents go through a divorce or there are other types of family issues. In order to preserve this relationship and protect the best...
The upbringing your children deserve comes with changing times
Your divorce ended with a parenting plan, laying out all the responsibilities for you and your spouse. But it turns out it’s hard to craft the ideal strategy that fits into your changing life. Fortunately, there’s a way you can make changes when your blueprints are...
Why must I take an alcohol education course following a DUI?
Sometimes a person in Denver will find themselves in a situation where they have had one too many drinks on a night out and have ended up driving home drunk. However, drunk driving is illegal, and it is possible that if a person is caught drunk driving, they will...
How child custody is determined during divorce
Child custody decisions are based on an important family law standard that considers what is in the best interests of the child. Because it is such an important standard, it is helpful for divorcing parents to understand what it is and how it is used to determine...
Help coping with the emotional challenges of divorce
There are many ups and downs during the divorce process once the divorcing couple has made the difficult decision to divorce. Knowing how to deal with divorce-related emotions can help divorcing couples as they navigate the challenges of resolving divorce-related...
Pets and the property division process
Dog owners often consider their pooch to be “man’s best friend.” Other people have a beloved cat, parrot or other pet. Pet ownership is greatly rewarding, and most pet owners consider their animals to be part of the family. However, what happens to the pet when its...
When should someone be deemed too high to drive?
The legalization of marijuana has been in place in Colorado for several years now and may seem to some as simply being a normal part of living in Colorado these days. Like alcohol, marijuana has an impairing effect. That means that Coloradans who get high and get...
The New Year often sees an uptick in divorce filings
This time of year is supposed to be one of joy and peace, but for couples in Colorado whose marriage is faltering, it can be anything but. Perhaps it is for this reason that once the holiday season is over and the New Year begins, there is generally a jump in the...
Alienation could be harming your relationship with your child
As a parent, one of your most important goals after a divorce is to make sure that your kids have continuity of lifestyle and as much stability as possible during this time. One way that many parents are able to do this is by negotiating the terms of a child custody...
