Colorado's First Judicial District, which encompasses Jefferson and Gilpin counties, has opened a self-help center to help litigants without attorneys negotiate the complexities of the civil court system. The center is located in the Jefferson Combined Court in...

Many Colorado readers have probably heard about the ongoing troubles of actress Lindsey Lohan. Recently her father, Michael Lohan, was in the news with some trouble of his own. It seems he fell behind in his child support obligations - to the tune of $30,422. Lohan,...

A reform of the credit rules by the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau highlights the financial vulnerability of women who chose to stay at home to raise children while their spouse brought in the income. The recent rule change also serves as a good reminder...

A couple going through a divorce has a number of issues to deal with. If the couple has young children, one issue they will have to address is how to continue to save for the children's college educations after the divorce. Experts point out that the time to address...

In Colorado, courts are diligent in protecting the interests of children when their parents divorce. In child custody determinations, the courts apply a standard that puts the best interests of the child first. Unfortunately, too many parents do not apply the same...