Helpful tips and resources to help with co-parent communication.

If you’re divorced or getting divorced, chances are communication is already strained or stressful! Here are some helpful tips and resources to help with co-parent communication and make everyone’s life easier. 1. Text messaging should be limited to 5 words “I’m here.” “Kids will be there by 7” “Please see

5 tips for successful co-parenting during the school year

5 Tips for Successful Co-Parenting During the New School Year.

Co-parenting can be easier with these 5 tips for a successful New Year. August is here, school is starting… NOW WHAT? SCHOOL CALENDARS The first step for successful co-parenting for back to school is reviewing the school calendar with your parenting plan. Before school starts sit down -hopefully, face to

Giving Your Children A Voice

A child’s voice is essential in cases involving parenting time, decision-making, child support, and allocation of a child’s property. A Child Legal Representative (CLR) allows your child to have a voice while keeping the child somewhat removed from the stresses of Court. A CLR is a licensed attorney appointed to

6 critical divorce terms you need to know Part 2

The 6 legal terms discussed in this blog: CFI & PRE, Financials, Interrogatories, Separation Agreement, Parenting Plan, Decree. Hiring a divorce attorney is necessary to handle all elements of divorce but a little homework helps you make the best decisions possible. You can learn a lot by understanding some basic legalese.

3 Clues It’s Time to Modify Your Parenting Plan

The 3 Clues…… 1. You aren’t following the plan ….. time to modify 2. Your children’s needs have changed… time to modify 3. Things were left out that now need to be addressed…time to modify Summer moves everyone into a less structured “whatever” mentality. In the best of cases, parents

Discover better ways to handle disputes than a Contempt Action!

Your ex-spouse is not following your separation agreement ordered by the court; you’re frustrated, and your first reaction is to file a contempt! Before you make that decision, this is what a contempt action looks like…. We file a motion, then we wait…. and wait some more and then maybe

Forget parental rights- What about children’s rights?

Do you want your children to have sleep and concentration issues? Are you hoping they perform poor academically? Are you excited to watch them withdraw socially? These are some of the ramifications when parents risk their children’s happiness through a long, drawn-out custody battle. The consequences for children suffering through a high

3 Perspectives on Grandparents rights in Colorado.

When Chelsea Clinton gave birth to the first Clinton grandchild, the idea of grandparent’s rights came to mind. Colorado has specific statutes dedicated to protecting children’s rights and grandparent’s rights. See Section 19-1-117 C.R.S. at the end of this blog. With the different roles grandparents play in children’s lives from