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 15, 2025 | Court Guidelines, Divorce, Litigation, Mediation
Cut Through the Confusion Google “divorce cost in Colorado” and you’ll see numbers all over the place — $3,800, $11,800, even $20,000+. Which one is right? The truth is, it depends on how much conflict is involved and how you choose to divorce. For couples who are...
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 | Jul 23, 2025 | Divorce, Litigation, Mediation
“You might be able to afford the divorce. But can you afford what comes after if it’s done badly?” Let’s say you’ve done the math. You’ve read my blog about the actual cost of divorce-attorneys, court fees, QDROs, and all....
