In the United States, very few states offer paid family leave to their workers. Colorado may become the ninth state to make this an entitlement for workers, depending on the outcome of an upcoming election. If passed, paid leave would be provided for childbirth and family medical emergencies. The details within this legislation could impact certain family law issues, such as child custody, support and related issues. Paid leave is not a new conversation in the state. In fact, for…

The desire to finalize a divorce quickly drives some people as they’re trying to legally end a marriage. One of the most effective ways to do this is to use mediation to come up with the terms of the split. Unfortunately, this isn’t appropriate for all divorces. There are drawbacks for using mediation, including when one party is narcissistic. This makes it much more difficult to work through anything, so these cases will usually require going through a trial before…

While it is important for any driver to take precautions to avoid an accident, large commercial vehicles have particular considerations and regulations. Starting in September, drivers of 18-wheelers and other commercial trucks in Colorado became subject to the chain law once again. The law, which is enacted in the state between September 1 and May 31 each year, aims to make roads safer during the winter months. The law stipulates that commercial drivers carry sufficient chains on all state and federal highways in Colorado….

If your marriage is on the rocks and you have mentally surrendered yourself to divorce, you’ll likely have many questions about what lies ahead for you. During uncertain times, it’s natural to become stressed and anxious. But by trying to remain calm and focusing on controlling what you can at this moment, you’ll have the best chance at a relatively smooth divorce process. Certain hurdles commonly appear in many divorces. Therefore, if you are currently approaching the divorce process, you…

The process of going through a marital dissolution in Colorado can understandably feel unsettling from the start. In fact, divorce can be emotionally draining even in what appears to be a relatively amicable divorce. Unfortunately, making momentous financial decisions can be difficult when one is trying to juggle the emotional challenges of divorce as well. For this reason, hiring a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, or CDFA, is a wise move prior to getting a divorce.  A CDFA can help a…