Partners ThroughoutYour Family Law Case
If you are involved in a family law court case, you will likely be ordered by the Court to attempt to resolve the disputed issue with the Opposing Party through mediation. Many people, especially those entrenched in a hotly contested issue involving their family, do not think that mediation will be productive and wonder why it is required. Mediation is,…
Divorce is, undoubtedly, one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. Your family changes, your goals evolve, and your financial circumstances shift. For many people, healing and recovery from divorce does not begin until after the divorce is finalized. The process of going through the court system to get a divorce can be riddled with uncertainty, anxiety, and…
If you are going through a divorce, you and your spouse will need to equitably divide assets that were acquired during your marriage. Splitting up your checking account might be relatively straightforward, but dividing a 401(k) account is a bit trickier. You might not be thinking about retiring now but safeguarding your future is important. Here is what you need…
The tax season is upon us! If you are in the divorce process, it’s never too early to start preparing for tax season. How and when your divorce actually finalizes could have a big impact on your tax returns and similar obligations to the IRS. The IRS (Internal Revenue Service, if you ever wondered the full name) considers you married…
There are not too many divorce cases in which one of the parents says that they have no interest in winning custody of their child. Usually it is quite the opposite, and both parents want to win sole custody. Why shouldn’t they? Winning sole physical custody allows a parent to see their children consistently throughout the year, and winning sole legal custody allows them…
It comes as no secret that one of the most contested and emotional issues couples face during divorce is child custody. Since a person’s children are often the most precious people in their lives, many parents often butt heads during the process of divorce when attempting to determine who they will live with and who will be able to make decisions on their…
It may be tempting to use an online divorce service, especially if you and your spouse already are in agreement about the terms of your divorce. Why hire a Denver divorce attorney when you can do it yourself from your home? These services may end up costing you in the long run, however. Here are some of the risks you…
What you should know about adoption If you have made the decision to expand your family, adopting a child can be one of the most compassionate and caring things that you can do. No two families are the same and for many, adoption can be both the right path forward and tremendously rewarding. However, the choice is one which should only…
WHAT IS PARENTAL ALIENATION AND HOW CAN IT HURT YOUR CHILD? It is important that children of divorced parents be kept safe, physically as well as emotionally. While some abusive behaviors are strictly defined, others, such as parental alienation, can be vague and are not always as recognizable. Parental alienation is a type of hostile, aggressive parenting behavior where one…
How to explain divorce to young children A divorce can take a tremendous toll on young children. By taking the time to explain the situation and encouraging open communication, parents can help to ease the emotional burden placed on their kids. While making the decision to speak to a child about divorce can be difficult in itself, it often leaves parents with…
