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…
The process of marital dissolution can no doubt take a mental toll on those going through it. However, divorcing individuals in Colorado can take steps to protect their and their families’ mental well-being during this life-altering process. Here are a couple of important moves for making a divorce proceeding as positive of an experience as possible. First, it is important that divorcing individuals avoid allowing the marital breakup process to be all consuming. They may naturally be preoccupied with figuring out…
Getting a divorce isn’t always easy on a parent, but when their children start asking why the divorce is happening, things get trickier. Depending on how old your child is, you may not be sure how to address their questions or how much information to give them. The good news is that there are guides about how to talk to your kids about divorce. Here are some tips based on age. Children from 0 to 5 If you have a…
The process of getting divorced can understandably be a trying experience emotionally. However, divorce can also be difficult to navigate financially. Here is a glimpse at how financial matters are generally handled during the divorce process in Colorado. First, during a divorce proceeding, marital assets are to be divided in an equitable manner in the state of Colorado. Most of the time that means a near 50/50 division. But, if a party contributed a significant portion of the wealth, a…
The holiday season can be a trying time for families, even when they get along. The stress of decorations, gifts, traveling between homes, visiting relatives, having guests in your home and other responsibilities can be overwhelming. This may be part of the reason why there is an uptick in divorces in the months following the holidays. When unhappy spouses are forced to spend time with families they don’t get along with or there is financial stress that overwhelms a marriage,…
