As you begin to consider divorce, it’s easy for your mind to wander into the future. You begin to think about what your life will be like after your marriage is in the past. It’s a good idea to plan for the future, but don’t get ahead of yourself. If you neglect to take the proper steps up front, it’s possible you could cause yourself additional harm in the future. The first step in filing for divorce is notifying your…

With your divorce in the past, you can turn your full attention to successful co-parenting. Doing so puts you in position to provide your children with the best life possible, despite the fact that you’re no longer married. Although co-parenting sounds simple on the surface, you’ll soon find that it’s anything but that. Not only will your relationship with your children change, but you could also face a variety of conflicts along the way. Here are several that could cause…

If divorce is on the horizon, don’t wait to consider how it may impact your finances. Proper preparation for the divorce process will help you avoid financial mishaps that could affect you for many years to come. Here are five key steps you can take to prepare your finances for divorce: Gather financial records: If you think you’ll need it, it’s best to keep it nearby. This can include but is not limited to: bank statements, retirement statements, life insurance policies…

A new school year can be exciting for kids in Colorado as they buy new supplies, plan to reunite with friends and sign up for new activities. This is also a good time for divorced parents to review their parenting plan and make changes according to everyone’s new schedules. FindLaw discusses three main rules that parents should follow in order for things to go smoothly. One is flexibility. Kids may have different activities than the previous year, and this can affect…

Couples who are going through a divorce in Colorado and want the process to go as smoothly as possible may want to consider mediation. This has a lot of advantages and is usually much less expensive than going through the litigation process. For mediation to work well, it is best to follow certain tips and advice from experts. The first thing to do is decide if mediation is the right way to go. Family Education outlines some situations in which…