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…

Colorado family courts make all decisions in the best interests of children. The court asserts that it’s in a child’s best interests for both parents to uphold their obligation to support their children financially. When parents divorce, the courts abide by Colorado’s formula for calculating child support. This formula also applies to unmarried parents as long as testing proves the presumed father’s paternity. Divorcing parents in Colorado may decide on the terms of their divorce, including child custody and child…

With this windy weekend behind us, I’m thinking of SUMMERTIME, which means the end of the school year with the fun field trips and field days.  Do you know your children’s school calendar for their end of year fun?  If not, get online or ask the teachers.  Volunteering in your child’s classroom is a great way to get to know your child’s friends and plan summer playdates.  Plus, find out more about their education.  You may even get to meet…

Ciancio Ciancio Brown’s COO, Max Eckstein, is participating in the 2024 “RethinkAbility Vertical Feet Challenge” this April to fundraise for the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD). The NSCD helps to create adaptive outdoor experiences for those who are living with disabilities. Max will be hitting the slopes on April 12, to raise funds to help the NSCD continue to provide accessible experiences for all who want to participate in the various outdoor activities Colorado has to offer. All…