Divorce is a challenging and trying time. It is a time of transition and emotion. Getting through the divorce process can be overwhelming. Caring for yourself should be at the top of your priorities during and after it. Self-care can help you cope with the stress of...
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Recognizing Gaslighting In A Divorce
Deciding it’s time for a divorce can be difficult. It’s even more difficult when one party in the relationship has been the victim of gaslighting during both the relationship and the divorce process. When someone is being gaslit not only is it hard to recognize, but...
Using private mediation in your high-profile divorce
Couples who want their divorce to go as smoothly as possible, without it going through the courts and without personal information going public, often turn to mediation alongside their attorneys for their divorce. Mediation is practical, less formal than a traditional...
Going Through a Divorce? Three Mistakes NOT to Make
Going through a divorce isn’t easy, and it isn’t something most people do every day. Chances are, you’ll make a few mistakes throughout the process. But some mistakes are much bigger than others. Here are three mistakes you really don’t want to make: Not Reading All...
Divorce and the Holidays: Three Ways to Avoid Disaster
The holidays can be a particularly stressful time of year. They tend to bring about additional spending, over-extended welcomes from in-laws, difficult travel schedules, extra cooking and cleaning, and of course extra indulgence. They can also be an emotionally taxing...
Contempt: 3 Typical Scenarios
Throughout your domestic relations case you will receive various different Court Orders. Most parties abide by these Orders, and follow the law. But, sometimes, a party decides not to follow an Order, requiring the innocent party to initiate a contempt action. A...
Leaving Your Spouse? Consider These 3 Things
Leaving your spouse can be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. You may have been thinking about it for months, or even years. Or, you may have discovered something about your spouse that changed everything in a heartbeat. Regardless of how or why you’re...
Calculating Your Income: Three Reasons Why it Matters
If you’re dealing with a domestic relations case in Colorado, be it parenting time, child support, divorce, or otherwise, chances are you’ve had to disclose your current monthly income, as well as other relevant financial information. The disclosure of financial...
Filing for Divorce: The Initial 42 Days
The initial stages of your divorce can be hectic. You’re often trying to process a great deal of emotion, while at the same time trying to sort out your temporary financial and living situation. To make things more complicated, once your divorce is officially...
Mediation: Five Things to Know Before You Negotiate
If you’re dealing with a domestic relations or family law issue in Colorado, there is a high likelihood that you are required to participate in mediation. Mediation is a confidential process where you enter into settlement negotiations with the other side, in an...