Holiday Self-Care Tips Whether it’s your first holiday after a divorce or your fifth, the holiday season can be difficult. Make Sure You Have a Holiday Plan Hopefully your Parenting Plan spells out the details for holiday parenting time. If not, now is the time to get...
When clients are preparing a Parenting Plan without help from an attorney, a common mistake is overlooking the children’s school residence. The Colorado Judicial Branch Parenting Plan form contains the following paragraph: I have seen Parenting Plans where this...
For many people, the divorce process is their first interaction with the legal system. When you add to that the emotionality and stress of a divorce, the process can feel overwhelming. Despite our reputation, a good family law attorney can actually help you navigate...
The term “dependency and neglect” includes any type of case that involves the Department of Human Services. This can mean minor allegations of child abuse or neglect, or court proceedings where termination of parental rights is a possibility. When I get calls from...
Frequently, I get complaints from clients about the way their soon-to-be ex communicates with them. Unfortunately, poor communication tactics, such as name-calling, multiple messages within a short time span, or refusal to address the issue to be decided are common....
Juvenile Court is a Problem-Solving Court The goal of a dependency and neglect case is to give parents the skills and help they need to provide safe and loving care to their children. The Department of Human Services is required to make reasonable efforts to help you...
Although the divorce rate in general is decreasing, divorces among individuals who are 50 years or older has been increasing for a number of years. The financial aspects of gray divorces tend to be more complicated and have higher risks for retirement planning. As a...
George Bernard Shaw once said “The trouble with her is that she lacks the power of conversation but not the power of speech” when referring to someone who was dominating a conversation. By definition, a conversation is a dialogue, not a monologue, yet we all know...
Allegations of child abuse or neglect are terrifying. It is important to keep children safe from abusive individuals. However, I have also seen child abuse allegations come from disgruntled family members or an ex-spouse, as a way to try to gain a custody advantage....
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. A call or visit from a Department of Human Services caseworker. We’ve all heard the horror stories on the news of children were who removed from their parents. In this article, I want to provide you with some good news, and First,...