No one wants to think about the possibility of going through the divorce process. Unfortunately, some couples find themselves in this position. It can be very draining, emotionally and financially. Child custody and visitation, property division and alimony may all...
Month: April 2014
‘Man Up Crusade’ seeks to increase domestic violence awareness
Many people in Colorado have either participated in or attended a rodeo. The bulls, horses, cowboys and cowgirls are all part of the action, as are the rodeo clowns. These popular events draw lots of attendees. Later this year, some rodeo riders in Colorado may be...
Colorado dad one step closer to reuniting with children
Every parent's worst nightmare may soon be over for one Colorado dad. The Snowmass resident has not visited with his two daughters, aged seven and five, since their mother fled with the girls to her native country, Argentina, almost four years ago. Seven months ago,...
Can ‘tweeting’ lead to divorce?
On March 21, we told you about how social media can affect a couple's divorce proceeding. Can it lead to divorce, though? According to a recent study by a University of Missouri doctoral student, the answer is "yes." The student used a previous Facebook study on which...
How much can same-sex marriage add to Colorado’s economy?
On Feb. 21, we told you about a lawsuit that is currently in the legal system in Colorado that seeks to have the state's ban on same-sex marriage ruled unconstitutional. Currently, same-sex couples are allowed to enter into a civil union; however, that could change...
Domestic violence risks increased for military families
Military members who have served in combat situations are responsible for over one-fifth of the domestic violence incidents in the U.S. This is thought to be because of the high incidence of post-traumatic stress syndrome. While the military and civilian sectors have...
Argentina Supreme Court rules in custody case for Colorado man
A man who has been fighting for over three years to get his two girls back from his ex-wife in Argentina has finally won the battle. The two girls, now ages 5 and 7, were supposed to be in the father's custody after a ruling by a Colorado judge in 2011 gave him...
What is ‘conscious uncoupling’ and will it work for your divorce?
Gwyneth Paltrow recently stated that she and her husband Chris Martin were going through a "conscious uncoupling." For those not familiar with this latest divorce buzzword, the couple is getting divorced. But, what exactly is "conscious uncoupling" and is it something...
