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Updated January 2024 Escaping an emotionally abusive relationship by getting divorced is complicated if you and your ex-spouse have a child together. Although the courts in Colorado generally try to maintain continuing contact between a child and both parents after a divorce, there are exceptions if the child’s well-being or best interests are at risk,…

Courts in Colorado make all family court decisions in the best interests of children, including decisions on adoptions, foster care, child custody, and legal guardianship. Child custody and the legal guardianship of children are similar cases in family court. They both involve decisions about who provides a home for a child, cares for their daily…

Divorce is a complicated process, both legally and emotionally. Ending a marriage, dividing a household, and preparing to parent children in two separate homes takes a great deal of preparation, planning, and legal decision-making. Ideally, spouses agree to part ways amicably—or at least without contention. When this occurs, they may resolve their conflicts outside of…

No one enjoys contemplating their own death, but planning ahead for that eventuality can give you the peace of mind you need to fully enjoy your life with your loved ones. Most financial experts agree that creating a living trust is the best way to protect your property and assets as an important part of…

Colorado essentially legalized the use of marijuana for those over the age of 21 in 2012, with some complex laws regulating its legal usage. When divorces between childless spouses take place in Colorado, marijuana use by one or both spouses has no impact on the divorce. However, when parents divorce in Colorado, one parent’s use…