That’s not an easy question to answer based on age alone or based on a child’s emotional and mental development. And it’s also not that simple when it comes to the Colorado Courts with regards to custody and child support. Our “Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act” does not even define “child.” In a recent case (In Re Marriage of Tibbetts, 428 P.3d 686 (Colo. 2018)), Colorado determined that a person under the age of eighteen years old is still a…

Colorado parents who are getting ready to negotiate custody and support after a divorce might want to hold on to their old calendars. These can help them to remember dates, times, events and other things that might be important during negotiations. After all, these seemingly small details are often overlooked during this stressful time. An old calendar can become a valuable resource if it lists the dates and times for children’s extracurricular and sports activities, any overnight trips and hotel…

Co-parenting with a toxic ex-spouse may be challenging, but it might be possible for Colorado parents to raise emotionally healthy children after divorce if the parents are committed to it. In some cases, simply living apart may make it easier to deal with inappropriate or immature behavior from a former spouse. These tips might help a parent focus on their children instead of their ex. The most important thing a divorced parent in this situation should do is set boundaries….

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…

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…