Research on divorce in the United States has primarily focused on the impact of marital dissolution on the civilian population. However, like many civilians who struggle with balancing multiple roles, military members face additional unique challenges during a divorce. U.S. service members often experience numerous and potentially lengthy deployments, sudden station changes,
Making the decision to end your marriage is never easy. However, matters can become even more complicated when children are involved. Parenting through a divorce can be extremely difficult. But before even getting to that stage, it’s important to have a conversation with your children. Thousands of couples each year, many of
Colorado allows certain individuals to request an order of protection in limited circumstances. Victims of the following crimes can get an order of protection: Domestic abuse, Stalking Sexual abuse, Unlawful sexual contact, Abuse of the elderly or an at-risk adult, or Physical assault, threat, or other situation. Additionally, Colorado criminal courts automatically
Over recent decades, family courts throughout the country have trended away from awarding custody based on traditional notions of the family structure. Instead, courts look to various factors that all revolve around the child’s best interest. While public policy favors the active and consistent involvement of both parents in a child’s life,
Few life experiences are as stressful as ending a marriage. While the overall divorce rate in the country has declined over the past few decades, marital dissolution for those in the military has climbed since 2001 and reached an all-time high in 2011. High divorce rates and complex family dynamics and living
Social media use has grown significantly throughout the past two decades, changing nearly every aspect of people’s lives. Despite the various benefits that social media brings, it also has a high potential for adversely impacting emotions, relationships, and family dynamics. These negative repercussions are often highlighted when spouses use social media to
Nobody enters into marriage hoping it will end in divorce. Nevertheless, couples choose to seek a divorce for a variety of reasons each and every day. In fact, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, in 2021, the divorce rate in Colorado was 2.9 divorces per 1,000 residents. If you are
Custody can be a complex and emotionally-charged issue, regardless of your marital status. Unfortunately, even as society progresses, the process of seeking custody rights for unmarried fathers can feel even more complicated. Nevertheless, it’s important to remember that unmarried fathers do have legal rights. If you were unmarried at the time your
People’s lives change over time, and the same is true after a divorce. But what happens when your former spouse wants to move and take your child with them? You may wonder, Can I prevent child relocation after a divorce? Below, the Denver family attorneys at Plog & Stein P.C. provide general
One issue that brings spouses stress during a divorce is money. A divorce can create a substantial financial burden for each of the spouses. You’ve likely heard about alimony or spousal support. However, you might wonder, Is alimony always awarded after a divorce? Whether or not one spouse pays alimony to the
