In the United States, very few states offer paid family leave to their workers. Colorado may become the ninth state to make this an entitlement for workers, depending on the outcome of an upcoming election. If passed, paid leave would be provided for childbirth and family medical emergencies. The details within this legislation could impact certain family law issues, such as child custody, support and related issues. Paid leave is not a new conversation in the state. In fact, for…

While it is important for any driver to take precautions to avoid an accident, large commercial vehicles have particular considerations and regulations. Starting in September, drivers of 18-wheelers and other commercial trucks in Colorado became subject to the chain law once again. The law, which is enacted in the state between September 1 and May 31 each year, aims to make roads safer during the winter months. The law stipulates that commercial drivers carry sufficient chains on all state and federal highways in Colorado….

If your marriage is on the rocks and you have mentally surrendered yourself to divorce, you’ll likely have many questions about what lies ahead for you. During uncertain times, it’s natural to become stressed and anxious. But by trying to remain calm and focusing on controlling what you can at this moment, you’ll have the best chance at a relatively smooth divorce process. Certain hurdles commonly appear in many divorces. Therefore, if you are currently approaching the divorce process, you…

When two people choose to get divorced, they may find it difficult to believe that they have ended up in such a situation. However, divorce in Colorado generally does not happen overnight. In some situations, divorce happens simply because two spouses stopped spending quality time together. For example, two spouses may begin their marriage with a yearly trip with just the two of them. However, over time — especially if they have children — they might quit going on vacations together. In…

An engagement is a beautiful way for a couple to show that they are committed to each other before they get married. The engagement usually involves a proposal of marriage and the giving of an engagement ring. This event usually leads to marriage and to many years of happiness together. However, not all engagements end this way. Some are broken off after the premature breakdown of the relationship. After a broken engagement, the former couple should be able to divide…