Going through the divorce process has the potential to bury you in stress, tension and uncertain feelings about the future. While you’re personally dealing with these concerns, it’s critical to take into consideration the well-being of your children. As an adult, you’re familiar with the many coping mechanisms you can lean on to help yourself through this difficult time. However, the same can’t be said for your children, so you must step in and provide them with the guidance they…

Colorado parents may spend days, weeks or months separated from their children. However, this doesn’t mean that a parent can’t have a quality relationship with a son or daughter. One way to stay in touch is to send letters or postcards on a regular basis. They should have supportive or funny messages that a child will look forward to reading. Those who have multiple children can address a single letter or postcard to everyone in the same house. Parents may…

The holiday season is a time for family, friends and fun. And for some, alcohol also plays a big part in everything they do. While there’s nothing wrong with consuming a few alcoholic beverages during the holidays, you don’t want to jeopardize your safety along the way. You don’t have control over other drivers on the road, but there are steps you can personally take to prevent a holiday drunk driving accident. Consider the following: Assign a designated driver: Don’t…

You become so familiar with your family house that you never even want to entertain the idea of living anywhere else. But if you decide to divorce, you may soon come face to face with the realization that you need to find a new place to call home. The fate of your family house in divorce depends on a variety of circumstances. Here are some common scenarios that could play out: Do you have children? If the answer is yes, the…

The number of fatalities among drivers and passengers in car accidents in Colorado and across the country declined in 2018. While this seems like good news, it came alongside other disturbing statistics that show that pedestrian and cyclist deaths are continuing to rise. The data are prompting some advocates and agencies to consider more stringent safety standards to protect walkers and bikers on the road. During 2018, over 36,000 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes across the country. This…