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Key Takeaways Colorado courts treat emotional abuse as a threat to a child’s well being Proven emotional abuse may reduce a parent’s custody or visitation rights Courts may award sole custody if joint custody is unsafe for the child Evidence of emotional abuse may include messages witness accounts or psychological evaluations Colorado custody decisions focus…

Courts in Colorado make all family court decisions in the best interests of children, including decisions on adoptions, foster care, child custody, and legal guardianship. A Fort Collins Family Law Attorney can help families understand how these decisions may apply to their specific circumstances. Child custody and the legal guardianship of children are similar cases…

Divorce is a complicated process, both legally and emotionally. Ending a marriage, dividing a household, and preparing to parent children in two separate homes takes a great deal of preparation, planning, and legal decision-making. Ideally, spouses agree to part ways amicably—or at least without contention. When this occurs, they may resolve their conflicts outside of…

No one enjoys contemplating their own death, but planning ahead for that eventuality can give you the peace of mind you need to fully enjoy your life with your loved ones. Most financial experts agree that creating a living trust is the best way to protect your property and assets as an important part of…

Colorado essentially legalized the use of marijuana for those over the age of 21 in 2012, with some complex laws regulating its legal usage. When divorces between childless spouses take place in Colorado, marijuana use by one or both spouses has no impact on the divorce. However, when parents divorce in Colorado, one parent’s use…