College is often viewed as a time to party. For many students, that means drinking to excess. Far too often, young people get behind the wheel when they have had too many drinks. A DUI arrest can be a devastating blow for a student. It can mean jail time, fines, loss...
Year: 2018
Setting visitation schedules that work
When parents create a visitation schedule, it should be one that works for both parents as well as the child. Alternating weekends are an option and work for many parents. In this arrangement, children will live with the custodial parent and spend alternating weekends...
How gray divorce impacts finances
For spouses age 50 or older, a divorce can represent a major life change. In some cases, a newly divorced person in Colorado could be responsible for their own finances for the first time. The financial decisions that they make can have a big impact on their future....
Divorce process often includes formal mediation
When a Colorado couple decides to end a marriage, the estranged spouses often disagree on various aspects of property division and child custody. Instead of both parties battling in court where a judge will make arbitrary decisions, people have the option of...
Man sentenced to 4 years for threatening texts, calls
On March 28, a Colorado man who was convicted on stalking and harassment charges was sentenced to four years in prison. According to the report, the Eagle County jury had deliberated for just nine minutes before convicting him. The man was reportedly living in a...
3 consequences for college students facing legal trouble
Many college students have the motto: work hard, play hard. Class exams are stressful and require weeks, if not months, of intensive studying. When exams are over, some students turn to partying to relax. Unfortunately, partying can quickly lead to mistakes and legal...
Study shows cellphones and conversations distract drivers
The journal Human Factors has published a meta-analysis of various studies that concern the impact of conversation, both via phone and with other passengers, on driving performance. The conclusions of the analysis may sound familiar, but drivers in Colorado should...
Protecting children from custodial interference
Custodial interference can be a serious concern for separated or divorced parents in Colorado. The thought of losing access to one's children due to an ongoing custody or other dispute with a former partner can be emotionally devastating. Of course, the impact on a...
3 things any parent should know about video game cyber-bullying
Video games were a lot simpler when you were a kid. Back then, the only other person involved in your game of Super Mario Bros. was the person sitting next to you on the couch. Nowadays, the gaming experience has moved online, making it much more interactive than...
Follow all the rules when dividing a 401(k)
When Colorado couples begin the process of divorce, it can become clear just how financially entangled the pair has become throughout their marriage. This is especially true for lengthy marriages or those in which the couple has accumulated significant assets. In many...