Children

Understanding TRAILS Appeals in Colorado
If you’ve ever heard the term “TRAILS appeal” in Colorado, you might be wondering what it means. If you’re received a letter from the Department of Human Services that you have a founded finding against you for child abuse or neglect, you are in the right spot!
How to Get a Passport for a Minor Child After Divorce in Colorado
Navigating co-parenting decisions after a divorce can be challenging, especially when it comes to legal matters like obtaining a passport for a minor child. If you live in Colorado and are trying to get a passport for your child, it’s important to understand the legal requirements and steps involved. This guide will walk you through the process of obtaining a passport for a minor child after a divorce in Colorado, including what you need to know about parental consent, required documentation, and potential complications.

Medical Expenses for Children After Divorce
Co-parenting after divorce can be challenging, and dealing with medical expenses adds another layer of complexity. If you live in Colorado, it’s important to understand how medical expenses will be handled. This blog post will explain the basics of reimbursing medical expenses for divorced couples in Colorado in a way that is easy to understand.

My Ex Isn’t Paying Child Support. What Should I Do?
Just because you have a Court order for child support doesn’t mean that the money will automatically hit your bank account. If you have a child support order, but aren’t getting paid, here are some options.

CFI Versus PRE
Parenting time is often the most hotly contested issue in a family law case. It is also one of the most difficult decisions for a judge to make. Fortunately, parties to a divorce have several options for professional evaluations.

Child Support in Colorado
Child support is a system designed to ensure that children receive the financial support they need from both parents, even if the parents are no longer living together. In Colorado, like in many other states, child support is an important issue that affects many...

Health Insurance and Divorce
During a divorce, one of the things you’ll have to include in your Parenting Plan is health insurance coverage for your children. Health insurance is included in the state’s requirement that each parent provide financially for their children.
A Guide to Divorce in Colorado – Part 3
This is the third post in a series on the Colorado divorce process. If you missed Parts 1 and 2, you can read them here. The purpose of this series is to give you an overview of the divorce process in Colorado. If you’ve made it this far, you’ve decided which...

What Are Temporary Orders?
What Are Temporary Orders? For a spouse who is not the primary wage earner, filing for divorce or legal separation can be scary. You may be wondering how you are going to pay the bills, or how you will split parenting time. If you feel safe doing so, I also suggest...
