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When you fall in love with someone who already has kids, those children become part of your life and your extended family. When you marry someone with children, you probably hope that your new, blended family will be a lifetime commitment. Unfortunately, even those who get married with the best of intentions sometimes see their…

You stayed married far longer than you should have, and you’re glad that you’re finally almost free. Your divorce is on the horizon, and you’ve met someone new. Is it wise, however, to start dating before your divorce is officially over? It depends. Here are a few things you may want to consider. Colorado is…

A family law judge’s primary responsibility is to make choices that they deem to be in your child’s best interest. There are various factors that the court takes into account when deciding custody, including the child’s age and gender. One thing that may surprise you, however, is the fact that your living arrangements may shape…

If you are facing the prospect of a divorce, you’ll have many interests that you’ll want to protect. If you have children, it is likely that your first thought will be concerned with their emotional well-being and how their future could be affected by this huge shift in their lives. You’ll want to ensure that…

Every biological parent has an obligation to take care of their child unless they sign over their parental rights. A judge generally orders non-custodial parents to pay child support to cover their child’s basic necessities. It’s often difficult for parents to understand what might fall under this umbrella. What are the basic expenses that child…

You own your own assets before marriage. So does your future spouse. It does not matter how long you’ve been together. Those are your separate assets. If you get married and you mix those assets together, this is known as commingling them. Doing so may mean that your spouse can claim a share of the…

If your adult child and their spouse are divorcing, you may wonder how that will impact your relationship with your grandchildren – particularly if they’re young and depend on their parents to connect with you, either in person or via phone or video chat. You may be concerned that your child’s soon-to-be ex-spouse will interfere…

In Colorado, it is likely that your child will be able to express their wishes regarding child custody in court. Your child’s wishes are going to be considered, but that doesn’t mean that they will get the final say. Children who are getting older may start to express their wishes more often. Here’s what you…

Parenting duties often aren’t equally split between married spouses. It is common for one spouse to perform more of the child-rearing obligations than the other. If you have always been the primary caregiver in your family, it’s only natural to worry that your ex may not have the right skills to take care of your…

Being married to a narcissist is something that’s extremely difficult. These individuals are self-absorbed and don’t think about how their actions might affect others. While it’s possible to learn how to deal with a narcissist, having to do this in the context of child custody can be a nightmare. The very nature of narcissism means…