Meet Liz Merrill, owner of Open Space Mediation
What’s The Best Interest Of Children?
What’s The Best Interest Of Children?
In the context of child custody cases, focusing on “what’s in the children’s best interests” means that all custody and visitation discussions and decisions are made with the ultimate goal of fostering and encouraging the child’s happiness, security, mental health, and emotional development into young adulthood. It’s usually in the child’s best interests to maintain a close and loving relationship with both parents, but the practicalities of promoting and maintaining such relationships can be a challenge. Mediation is an excellent way to help resolve any issues around this.
Custody or parental responsibilities?
Parental Responsibilities is a term that includes both parenting time and decision-making responsibilities regarding the children. The term “Custody” is no longer used in Colorado. When you get divorced in Colorado, the Court will ask you to determine the ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Decision-Making and Parenting Time).
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What Does a “Reasonable” Divorce Really Cost in Colorado?
Discover the true cost of divorce in Colorado. Compare average litigation expenses with Open Space Mediation’s flat-fee packages, and learn how reasonable couples save thousands.
What Parents Need to Know About Child Support in Colorado
Learn how Colorado defines child support, how it’s calculated, and its true purpose: protecting your child’s needs, not rewarding either parent.
Divorce and Substance Abuse: How to Protect Your Finances and Future
When substance abuse is part of a divorce, your finances, stability, and credit may be at risk. Learn practical ways to protect yourself while keeping the process fair and low-conflict.
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What Does a “Reasonable” Divorce Really Cost in Colorado?
Discover the true cost of divorce in Colorado. Compare average litigation expenses with Open Space Mediation’s flat-fee packages, and learn how reasonable couples save thousands.
What Parents Need to Know About Child Support in Colorado
Learn how Colorado defines child support, how it’s calculated, and its true purpose: protecting your child’s needs, not rewarding either parent.
Divorce and Substance Abuse: How to Protect Your Finances and Future
When substance abuse is part of a divorce, your finances, stability, and credit may be at risk. Learn practical ways to protect yourself while keeping the process fair and low-conflict.
Colorado Divorce Mediator
Hello! I’m Liz
I'm a mom, a divorce mediator, and coach, with a twist – I call myself a transformational conflict coach. Why? Well, after my own rough divorce, I realized things could be different.
I went through the wringer, spending way too much money and feeling way too anxious.
But it hit me: it doesn't have to be that hard.
So, I made it my mission to help folks navigate conflict without all the drama. I've worked with hundreds of people, helping them sidestep the courtroom drama and save a ton of cash. Want to know what they've had to say? Check out my Google reviews.
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