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Child abuse can take on many forms. In addition to physical and emotional abuse, parents can also fail to provide for their children's basic needs. As explained by Merck Manual, failing to provide for children is neglect. Along with abuse, neglect can have a negative...
When working through the aftermath of a divorce, it is important for co-parents to come to a consensus on how they want to move forward with their parenting plans. Most experts suggest that some form of cooperation and joint custody occur for the benefit of the child,...
In the event that a couple tries everything they can to salvage a marriage and it still falls through, one of the major things involved in a divorce is declaring and dividing the marital property. This includes tangible assets like the house and car but also includes...
There is no time like the present to create estate planning documents that will benefit you while you are still alive. No matter what your age, an unexpected accident or serious health condition can occur. This is why you should consider creating powers of attorney...
Divorce can surface a lot of strong emotions that prevent you from focusing on other areas of your life. Processing your feelings and accepting reality takes time and patience. Trying to manage a career and your job-related responsibilities when you have a serious...
When you split from your Colorado spouse later on in life, your priorities may look quite a bit different than they would if you were still in your 20s or 30s. “Gray” divorce often involves special considerations, and there are certain steps you may want to take to...
Joint custody is very common after divorce, provided that there was no history of substance abuse or general abuse in the family home. However, just because this is the general arrangement does not make it an easy one to manage. Particularly if your ex-spouse is a...
Do you have a Colorado family member who cannot care for their child? Is the child often cared for by someone other than a parent? A kinship adoption can help provide a safe, loving environment and keep the child within the family circle. When given a choice, parents...
Parents use a wide variety of methods when it comes to disciplining their children. There is no handbook for parenting, so each person has to determine what is best for their family. There are, however, some laws in place to prevent parents from mistreating their...
The average number of marriages ending in divorce in the nation dropped considerably between 2009 and 2019, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 9News reported that Colorado saw its lowest divorce rate in five years in 2020, but experts predicted a spike in...