It’s best if you and your spouse can agree on parental responsibilities as you negotiate your divorce, but sometimes that doesn’t happen. What happens then? The first step in Colorado is to file a petition for allocation of parental responsibilities as well as a parenting plan. These plans explain which spouse should be the primary care parent and how you plan to divvy up the decision-making responsibilities. Parenting plans Again, it’s best if you and your spouse can agree on…

If you live in Colorado, you know that winters can be snowy, icy and cold. Driving in these conditions pose a threat to the driver, passengers and others on the road. To avoid serious and fatal accidents, it is important to respect the conditions and practice extra safe driving during the winter months. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, winter conditions are responsible for 17% of vehicle-related accidents. Snow and ice make the pavement treacherous to drive on,…

With October coming to a close, we are transitioning to some of the coldest parts of the year. Thanks to daylight savings on November 4, there will be less sunlight in the sky to melt away some of the incoming frost that will start showing up on your windshields. For those unlucky not to have a roof over their vehicles as they sleep, it is time to stock your car with equipment to help you brush off snow or melt…

The legalization of marijuana in the last decade has been one of the more controversial political topics in the nation. Since Colorado became the first state to make legalize recreational marijuana 6 years ago, several states have joined them in allowing residents to legally purchase weed. Numerous state governments continue debating on whether their citizens deserve access to the drug and consider both the economic and safety aspects of doing so. However, if there is one rule that any state…

Divorce can mean clearing one hurdle after another, and the first holiday season after a split can be a major hurdle for separated parents. New schedule adjustments and holiday stress can make the season feel overwhelming. A thought-out parenting plan can take some of the pressure off both parents during the holidays, and help everyone adjust to the new normal. Some things to include: Coordinating schedules Determine where kids are going to be, and for how long. Discuss any potential trips…