In Colorado, like in all U.S. states, it is illegal to drive while under the influence of alcohol or another substance that impairs you. One piece of information that is largely misunderstood is the blood alcohol content limit, which is currently set at .08%. In Colorado, DUIs are handled a little bit differently than in other states. To start with, an automatic DUI is assumed if a driver’s blood alcohol content is .08% or higher. This would be charged as…

The process of getting divorced can understandably be a trying experience emotionally. However, divorce can also be difficult to navigate financially. Here is a glimpse at how financial matters are generally handled during the divorce process in Colorado. First, during a divorce proceeding, marital assets are to be divided in an equitable manner in the state of Colorado. Most of the time that means a near 50/50 division. But, if a party contributed a significant portion of the wealth, a…

Getting a divorce isn’t always easy on a parent, but when their children start asking why the divorce is happening, things get trickier. Depending on how old your child is, you may not be sure how to address their questions or how much information to give them. The good news is that there are guides about how to talk to your kids about divorce. Here are some tips based on age. Children from 0 to 5 If you have a…

The process of marital dissolution can no doubt take a mental toll on those going through it. However, divorcing individuals in Colorado can take steps to protect their and their families’ mental well-being during this life-altering process. Here are a couple of important moves for making a divorce proceeding as positive of an experience as possible. First, it is important that divorcing individuals avoid allowing the marital breakup process to be all consuming. They may naturally be preoccupied with figuring out…

Car wrecks, especially those that are serious, can lead to severe injuries. One of the injuries that’s possible is damage to the spinal cord. This injury is often associated with paralysis, but there are also other effects that can occur. Every system in the body can suffer harm in a spinal cord injury. The level of the injury determines how much of the body will have impacts from it. Damage to the spinal cord affects the area of the body…