We've talked before about the importance of raising awareness and prevention methods of domestic violence. It's such a grave and complex subject that it's often regarded with a tendency toward the worst possible situations. As serious as we must take the most horrible...
Month: December 2012
Frankel and husband announce their intent to “‘amicably'” divorce
When a Colorado couple chooses to divorce, the effects that it can have on their close family and friends are often great and varied. For those who wish to divorce in such a way that maintains their family unit and allows for a less turbulent transition into their new...
New ‘Classifieds’ for parents? Adoption via website marketing
Building a family isn't always the easiest thing for some. Colorado parents looking to adopt likely know of the sometimes lengthy and extensive process that it takes to go through a successful adoption. A new source is explaining how that process is broadening to new...
Coloradans: Two households equaling differing parenting styles?
It is so often that when emotions are high and conflict comes to a boil the real issues come out, isn't it? We see it in movies and TV all the time - Grey's Anatomy has practically coined the dramatic monologue. How, in real life situations, do we get to the root of...
Colorado stepparents and the impending holiday season
Coming into the holiday season has been a focus for several previous posts; however, it can be somewhat different for a stepparent or blended families. While we have discussed some ways to survive the stress of this time of year, understanding how to make your...
Colorado child support: reproduction prohibition for back pay?
One of the reasons for child support laws is to ensure that a parent is still supporting their child, even if the circumstances are strained or unique. For many, these payments are feasible, but there is also a large community of parents who have trouble coming up...
Staying at home with the kids: not always rewarding in divorce?
There are many benefits to being a stay-at-home parent. For Colorado residents whose home lives have been undergoing some change due to a divorce, your main position as a parent could change drastically. In many marriages there is someone who stays at home to help...
Dennis Quaid and wife seeking different custody of twins
The issue of child custody can encompass many other issues than just the location and guardianship of children. When two Colorado parents - and sometimes more than two - discuss where their children's best interests will be served and where it is best for them to...