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An increasing number of U.S. children are living with grandparents whether it be multiple generations under the same roof, foster care or – in some cases – adoption. In 2015, about 2.9 million ...

The state of Colorado tries to make adoption as smooth as possible. Adoptive parents are welcomed into the system, and their needs and concerns are taken very seriously. However, because of the very ...

Going through a military divorce is often times extremely stressful for any children in the family. Many kids internalize the problem as something that they are responsible for, which can cause a ...

After a divorce, situations can change. Either parent may start struggling to pay child support due to changes in financial stability. The other parent may also have a financial opportunity to start ...

In Colorado, child custody is often referred to as parenting time (physical custody) and decision making (legal custody). In a civilian divorce, it is common for one parent to use instances of absence ...

Divorce can be a very difficult experience to go through. It is perfectly natural to feel a range of emotions as the process unfolds. However, at the same time, you must look after the best interests ...

Divorce can be a very difficult experience to go through. It is perfectly natural to feel a range of emotions as the process unfolds. However, at the same time, you must look after the best interests ...

Going through a military divorce is often times extremely stressful for any children in the family. Many kids internalize the problem as something that they are responsible for, which can cause a ...

After a divorce, situations can change. Either parent may start struggling to pay child support due to changes in financial stability. The other parent may also have a financial opportunity to start ...

Break-ups are always difficult, whether you parted amicably or not. If you have been living together but not married, the practical aspects can be especially hard. When married couples split, they can ...

Who gets what in a divorce? Separating couples face this question and must divide their assets, including their home and retirement investments along with furniture, family photo albums and heirlooms. ...

How to Discuss Estate Planning with Aging Parents Anticipating an aging parent’s death is an unfortunate reality for adult children. One topic of conversation that adult children and their parents ...

Probate is a court-supervised legal process that is responsible for assessing a deceased person’s estate, settling their outstanding debts, and distributing the remaining assets to the decedent’s ...

Despite popular misconceptions, estate planning isn’t just for wealthy entrepreneurs or famous celebrities. In fact, if you pass away tomorrow without a valid will in place, the state will ...

In Colorado, the purpose of spousal support, or “alimony,” is to provide temporary rehabilitative aid to a lower-earning spouse. In most cases, these payments end once the payee adjusts to living on a ...

Making the decision to adopt a child is not a light one. It is likely that it is something that you have been thinking about for many years, and therefore, when you finally decide to take action, it ...

Child custody agreements vary based on each individual case. They can be difficult to reach or they can be agreed to in a matter of minutes if both parents are on speaking terms. Either way, the ...

When you are dividing assets during a divorce, it can be very difficult to come to a complete agreement on how assets should be valued. There is likely to be a great deal of assets of sentimental ...

The state of Colorado tries to make adoption as smooth as possible. Adoptive parents are welcomed into the system, and their needs and concerns are taken very seriously. However, because of the very ...

Many couples will coast along in a troubled marriage for several years before something finally triggers the move toward a divorce. If you're in that situation, however, it might be time to take ...

When two people go through the process of divorce, a significant change happens in both of their lives. They will have to go through the procedures of dividing their property and setting up child ...

Colorado is a beautiful state and Aspen is supposed to be one of its most pleasant cities to live -- so, why is Aspen's divorce rate nearly double that of the rest of the state? In fact, Aspen ranks ...

Many aspects of a brand or a company are intangible. When selling your business due to property division as a consequence of divorce, it is vital that you understand the true value of your assets. It ...

Colorado requires that most couples try to resolve divorce issues through mediation before going to trial. The goal is for the divorcing parties to amicably settle as many decisions as possible before ...

Going through a military divorce is often times extremely stressful for any children in the family. Many kids internalize the problem as something that they are responsible for, which can cause a ...

There are many families of army and air force service members that call Colorado Springs their home. At a state, we are so honored to share communities with some of these brave service members. ...

Any divorce case traditionally involves the dividing of marital property and assets according to state law. In most cases, this includes debt and even retirement pay. However, military divorce cases ...

When going through a divorce after many years of marriage, one of the most difficult things can be the process of dividing property. This is because it is likely that your assets have become somewhat ...

Colorado is an equitable distribution state when it comes to how property is divided up among spouses when they divorce. Unlike community property states where marital assets get split right down the ...

A divorce is an issue that millions of people face during their lifetime. When a marriage is no longer sustainable or healthy, the best way to end it is through a divorce. Separation is also an ...