by Liz Merrill | Oct 29, 2025 | Co-Parenting, Colorado Family Law, Court Guidelines, Divorce, Family Law, Litigation, Mediation
Starting divorce mediation can feel overwhelming. You might wonder: What actually happens in mediation? What should I expect in the first meeting? Here’s what the process looks like — from the client’s perspective. 1. The First Call: A Sense of Relief “When we first...
by Liz Merrill | Oct 8, 2025 | Colorado Family Law, Divorce, Family Law, Litigation, Mediation
Divorce is never easy — but how it unfolds depends a lot on how both people approach the process. Mediation can be an empowering, cost-effective path forward, but it only works if both parties come to the table with good faith. Let’s look at two fictional couples —...
by Liz Merrill | Sep 3, 2025 | Child Custody, Child Safety, Co-Parenting, Colorado Family Law, Divorce, Family Law, Litigation, Mediation
When parents go through a divorce or separation in Colorado, one of the most important issues the court will address is child support. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misunderstanding around what child support is — and what it isn’t. Some parents treat it like...
by Liz Merrill | Aug 25, 2025 | Child Safety, Co-Parenting, Colorado Family Law, Divorce, Litigation, Mediation
When substance abuse plays a role in a divorce, the challenges often extend far beyond parenting plans. Addiction can touch every part of life. It can drain bank accounts, damage credit, and create instability that makes it harder to rebuild after the marriage ends....
by Liz Merrill | Aug 4, 2025 | Child Custody, Child Safety, Co-Parenting, Colorado Family Law, Court Guidelines, Family Law, Parenting Plans
If one parent has a history of alcohol or drug misuse, it doesn’t mean they lose the chance to be a parent—but it does mean the parenting plan needs to include clear measures to keep children safe while supporting that parent’s recovery. Courts across the U.S.,...
