Jefferson County Family Law Blog

When you and your spouse divorced, you became former spouses; however, you didn't become former parents. You're still parents of the same children, and that means you and your ex will always have a connection in that sense. One or both of you might remarry. If that happens, you may encounter numerous challenges as your kids adapt to having a stepparent. It's natural that they might see a remarriage as a betrayal at first. It takes time to adapt to new lifestyles.

Unfortunately, many families run into trouble when a new stepparent somehow causes impediment to an existing child custody or visitation arrangement. Perhaps, your ex's new spouse wants to have weekends alone as a married couple without your kids. Maybe you feel that your ex has been alienating you from your kids ever since you remarried. If legal quandaries arise, there are resources available to help you rectify the problem.

When people in Colorado suspect infidelity, they may not first think of the financial side of the issue. However, carrying on an affair is often an expensive project. People buy gifts, rent hotel rooms or go out to fancy dates. In some cases, individuals may establish entire lives with apartments and basic daily items. The costs of infidelity can add up, and many people first learn of their spouses' affairs due to the changes in spending and saving habits that accompany the extramarital relationships.

There are several financial issues that often come to the forefront during divorce, and some of those involve secret accounts and other hidden money. In some cases, spouses hide money in order to conceal the funds used to carry on an affair. In other cases, they are hoping to keep it out of the pot of marital property dealt with in the property division process. In both cases, however, the other spouse has a strong interest in uncovering these financial secrets.

Whether you have faced a sudden event in your marriage or you have endured unhappiness for too many years, you may be considering divorce, and not for the first time. However, even if you have brought your concerns to friends and family, you may still be struggling to know if you should continue keeping up appearances for the sake of the children.

Deciding whether divorce is the right choice often involves a careful examination of yourself, your goals and your circumstances. Have you tried couples counseling or individual therapy to get at the root of your discontent? Have you suggested ways to rekindle your relationship to no avail? While determining the right time to divorce is a deeply personal decision, there are some definite signs that walking away may be in your best interests.

Divorced parents in Colorado are often able to make things easier for their children by remaining within fairly close proximity to one another. Unfortunately, this isn't always possible. Whether it's because of a job change or other life circumstances, a relocation can present some challenges for parents after a marriage comes to an end. This situation can become even more complicated if the custodial parent wishes to relocate out of state with a child.

Before relocating, a parent should read their custody agreement documents, divorce decree and/or parenting plan first. If any of these documents have stipulations about out-of-state relocation, the custodial parent is encouraged to comply to avoid legal challenges. It's advised that a relocating parent also keep state laws regarding out-of-state moves in mind.