Children & Divorce

Deciding to file for divorce is challenging; letting your children know is an entirely different kind of difficult. You want to be kind but firm, compassionate yet resilient. Read the tips below to learn some important information when talking to your kids about divorce. While nothing you will be looking forward to, by being clear

One of the unfortunate outcomes of a divorce is the impact it can have on a child’s emotional bonds within their nuclear family. Colorado couples are often so preoccupied with the divorce itself, that they are unaware of how important it is to structure adequate parenting time for their children. If you are struggling to

There is no book or secret recipe that can predict how your children will respond to you and your partner separating. Every child is different and deals with their emotions in their own way. School-age children understand that divorce means their mom and dad are not going to live together anymore. Most of them have

When flashpoint issues that can pit one parent against another during a divorce or post-dissolution matter come up, there are few more explosive topics than educating the children. And when homeschooling is mentioned, the entire room, just for one minute, may even go quiet. At its best, homeschooling can offer parents a focused and dedicated

As a divorce lawyer, a question I am frequently asked by clients is whether or not their ex-spouse is required to contribute towards their children’s education now that the couple is divorced? Most often these clients were divorced when the children were very young and college expenses were simply not contemplated until it was actually

As a Colorado Springs divorce lawyer, I often see clients who are intent on getting the best deal for in their divorce agreement, regardless of how it affects the rest of their family. I often attribute this to what I call “divorce anxiety”, a condition that changes normal, fully functioning people into vicious, selfish and

Every parent will tell you that parenting itself is difficult enough, but it’s even harder to meet the standards of being a good parent.These standards have changed drastically over time as well.Some parents consider voluntarily giving up their parental rights, thinking that it’s best for their child. Other parents are forced to give up parental

Everyone understands that kids soak up everything, particularly when their parents are splitting up. They’re like little emotional sponges, picking up the subtle changes in their parents’ feelings, their discomforts and concerns about the coming separation that can linger in a house during the process. That’s why it is important to help your children through

As many attorneys will attest, the conflicting interests of a divorcing couple don’t always provide for the best interests of their child. However, in the eyes of Colorado law, the best interests of the child are paramount, which means they are more important than the needs of either parent. It is at this point that