Boulder Family Law Blog

Parental alienation syndrome (PAS) is a phrase coined in the 80s by psychiatrist Richard Gardner. It has a fancy name that makes it sound like a scientifically proven thing. It is a more authoritative-sounding way of saying someone is brainwashing your child or trying...

The property division process of a high-asset divorce is often one of the most complex things aspects. While this is difficult in a lot of cases, it gets even more so when there’s a family business. There are a few things that you have to consider if you’re in this...

One of the most important things that parents who are divorcing have to do is come up with a parenting plan that puts the kids first. This isn’t always easy, partly because of the emotions that are so raw during the divorce. You have to be able to put those aside so...

You knew that your spouse has been thinking about a divorce for a while, but you were surprised when they finally handed you the paperwork. You hadn’t actually taken them seriously. With the document in hand, you now realize that you need to take steps to protect...

Do you like to save your money, spending as little as possible, so you can put it aside for the future? Maybe you have long-term goals, like retirement, or maybe you just like the security of knowing that you have plenty in the bank for an emergency. Or, on the other...

When you finally see your divorce finalized, it may be a big relief for you. Keep in mind that you still need to read the final order. The final order may have information on how you can handle any issues that come up following your divorce. It will say what you can...

As you prepare for the divorce process, it’s not always easy to realize that it will one day all be in the past. However, this is an important step to take, as this mindset allows you to prepare for life after divorce. Here are some basic steps you can take to prepare...

You’ve been missing your kids lately. Working as a medical provider, you’re always busy, and your shifts can change in an instant. You’ve had to rearrange your visitation a lot, and it’s starting to wear down your relationships.  A busy and frequently changing...

When dividing assets during a divorce, one thing that can make the process more complicated and contentious than it would be otherwise is when you and your spouse do not agree on the value of the assets. If you both assign very different numbers to certain items, you...

Don’t assume that you have no choice but to sell your house just because you and your spouse have decided to get divorced. You may very well be able to keep it, which is often alluring because it makes the transition to your single life simpler, and for parents,...