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…

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…