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4 Essential Things to Consider When Developing a Parenting Plan
Going through a family law or divorce case can be both financially and emotionally taxing, and much more so for any children involved in the legal battle. Regardless of how amicable you and your spouse may be through the process, children are often stuck in the...
4 Key Benefits of a Mediated Divorce
You might not have imagined that someday you'd be getting divorced, but as life takes its twists and turns, sometimes it leads you to the lawyer's office. A divorce doesn't have to be stressful or ugly; in fact, by utilizing mediation as a means of handling your...
Estate Planning Ignorance is NOT Bliss: 5 Common Misconceptions
Estate planning is a vital process for just about everyone. However, it is a process whose public image is oftentimes marred by misinformation. It is essential that, when considering engaging in estate planning, you are able to effectively separate fact from fiction...
3 Reasons to Complete Your Advance Health Care Directives Right Away
The topic of pulling the plug and other aspects of end-of-life medical care are incredibly sensitive subjects, and most people have very strong opinions on such matters. In fact, you've probably seen some very high-profile legal battles between family members play out...
Allocation of Parental Responsibilities: Colorado Child Custody Law
In any divorce involving children, determining who will get custody and how visitation will be handled is oftentimes the most emotionally challenging aspect you will face. Usually, neither parent wants to give up time with their children, and disputes can escalate...
The Three Forms of Medicaid Planning
Medicaid is a social security program funded by the federal government but managed by the state. In Colorado, the agency that manages Medicaid is the Colorado Department of Health.To qualify for Medicaid, one must fulfill certain financial as well as non-financial...
The 3 Key Facets of Personal Divorce Preparation
Just as one would take steps to ready themselves for a blizzard or prepare themselves for a major test in school, it is vital that anyone who is faced with the prospect of getting a divorce take steps to prepare themselves for what's to come.A divorce is one of the...
5 Common Misconceptions About Living Wills
The ability to dictate the treatment that we are to receive during end-of-life care is something that has only recently been granted to individuals. Now, though, individuals are able to make these decisions using a living will, known in Colorado as a Declaration as to...
Financial Power of Attorney: What to Consider Before Selecting an Agent
In legal terms, a Power of Attorney generally refers to any document that grants a person—known as the agent— legal authority to make decisions on behalf of another person—known as the principal or grantor.Powers of attorney come in numerous forms, but they are...
A Simple Will is Not Enough: 5 Other Essential Estate Planning Documents
Creating a will is vital to ensuring that your estate is administered in accordance with your wishes upon your death. Without it, decisions about how to distribute your assets will be made by the state, which could mean your loved ones are denied the inheritance you...