Motorcyclists enjoy the thrill of the wind around them as they ride, but that same unencumbered experience also leaves riders at risk of serious harm in an accident. Motorcycles have no crash protection features like airbags or seatbelts. In an accident, a motorcyclist may make direct contact with the road or obstacles. But are most motorcycle accidents preventable? What if a careless driver causes an accident with a motorcyclist? How does a motorcyclist minimize their chances of experiencing an accident?…

A motorcycle ride is a thrilling experience on a weekend adventure along a scenic route, especially in a state renowned for its spectacular mountain vistas. Motorcycles are also a gas-friendly way to drive to work or school. While motorcyclists love the unbeatable exhilaration of an open-air, two-wheeled ride, the unenclosed design of a motorcycle leaves riders vulnerable to grave injuries in a crash—especially one involving a vehicle weighing an average of 4,000 pounds. A motorcycle accident is terrifying and traumatic,…

When matters of child custody arise during a divorce it’s common to feel anxious and resist the idea that a judge will decide when you can and cannot see your child. However, if you’ve been served with a child custody petition in Colorado, you shouldn’t dismiss it and hope the matter disappears. If both parents cannot agree on a child custody or parenting-time schedule in Colorado, the case must go to court for a judge to decide. This may feel…

It’s always a wonderful ending when divorced people find a second chance at love and remarry. It’s even better when they each have children from a previous marriage so that both spouses understand the parenting dynamic. But does every blended family end with a happily-ever-after the way they do on TV? Not always. Most blended families face unexpected challenges when bringing two families together into one household to form a new family. In some cases, different parenting styles clash, creating…

Any permanent changes to the structure of a family are life-changing events. Adding a child to the family through adoption is a joyful change, while a divorce separating a family into two households is usually an unhappy time in a family’s life. Child custody is often the most contentious aspect of divorce, but what happens when a family with an adopted child faces this issue? Many Colorado parents ask, “What happens during a divorce when a family has an adopted…