As the holidays end and the new year dawns in Colorado, more couples may mark the occasion by filing for divorce. January is one of the most common months of the year for people to end their marriages, for a number of reasons. Parents with young children may wait until after the holidays are over to file, while other people want to make a new start along with the change of the year. The word “divorce” is even searched more…

Going through the divorce process has the potential to bury you in stress, tension and uncertain feelings about the future. While you’re personally dealing with these concerns, it’s critical to take into consideration the well-being of your children. As an adult, you’re familiar with the many coping mechanisms you can lean on to help yourself through this difficult time. However, the same can’t be said for your children, so you must step in and provide them with the guidance they…

You think you’re prepared for the divorce process, but you have some concerns deep down inside. Not only are you staffed with making a variety of key decisions, but you must do so while protecting your legal rights. Adding to this is the fact that you must avoid mistakes that could cost you time and/or money, while adding stress to the situation. While that’s a lot to take in, proper preparation can go a long way in putting you in…

As much as we’d all love to believe in happily-ever-after endings, an estimated 40 to 50 percent of marriages in the United States end in divorce. Divorce rates have dropped since their earlier peak in the 1970s and ‘80s, but there is still a high statistical chance of a marriage ending in divorce, especially if spouses ignore the common red flags that may indicate a marriage is headed down the wrong path. The Marriage Lacks Intimacy and Companionship The two…

If you are a woman in Colorado considering or going through a divorce, there are many things that you must contemplate, including whether you can stay in your home or must relocate. When there are children involved, custody and support agreements need to be negotiated. And whether you have a successful career or are a stay-at-home mother, you no doubt have some concerns about your fiscal situation. You may be asking yourself, what can a divorcing woman to do ensure…