Co-parenting with a toxic ex-spouse may be challenging, but it might be possible for Colorado parents to raise emotionally healthy children after divorce if the parents are committed to it. In some cases, simply living apart may make it easier to deal with inappropriate or immature behavior from a former spouse. These tips might help a parent focus on their children instead of their ex. The most important thing a divorced parent in this situation should do is set boundaries….

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…