Reaching the decision to end the marriage is the most difficult aspect of divorce in Colorado or elsewhere, but the divorce process itself is also challenging. Undergoing the divorce process is less distressing when both spouses, their attorneys, and the court understand each party’s position on crucial aspects of the divorce, such as the division of marital assets, child custody, child support, and spousal maintenance (alimony). In Colorado, the initial status conference (ISC) serves this essential function, so each spouse…
Recent research shows that when divorcing parents fight, this can increase their children’s feelings of anxiety and stress. The reason for this is that children who witness extensive parental conflict generally fear that their parents will ultimately abandon them. Unfortunately, these children have a greater likelihood of suffering mental health issues long term as a result. The recent research further shows that parental conflict can take a toll on children involved in divorce even if the parents have seemingly strong…
In continued service to his community, Judge Ed Moss leaves retirement to join Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. as a mediator, arbiter, and private judge for civil, business, and family law clientele. Denver, CO (December 1, 2020) – www.colo-law.com (CCB) is pleased to announce Judge Edward Moss has joined the firm to offer Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services including special master, mediation, arbitration, and private judge sessions. “There is a need for ADR services due to the court system’s increased workload…
The process of dissolving a marriage is never a simple one from an emotional standpoint. This is particularly true if the other party is the person who initiated the divorce proceeding. However, a few tips may help individuals in Colorado to more confidently navigate the divorce process. First, it may behoove divorcing individuals to take advantage of personal counseling sessions. This can be valuable because people who get divorced often harbor anger and resentment toward their exes for not investing more…
When getting divorced, it is natural for couples to fight over who will keep the marital home versus other assets. However, aside from property division, one of the biggest sticking points for many divorcing individuals in Colorado is child custody and parenting. Here is a look at how custody is handled during the divorce process. Child custody takes various forms in Colorado. Typically, a single parent will be given physical custody, which means that the children will live with him…
