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Parents use a wide variety of methods when it comes to disciplining their children. There is no handbook for parenting, so each person has to determine what is best for their family. There are, however, some laws in place to prevent parents from mistreating their...
Divorced Colorado co-parents strive to do right by their children. Unfortunately, divorces can blind you - especially nasty and messy ones. In these cases, a co-parent may end up making harmful mistakes in an attempt to spite their ex-spouse. Such is the case with...
When a Colorado county department of human and social services suspects that a child is the victim of abuse or neglect, it may bring a civil action to court. The judge overseeing the case may then appoint a guardian ad litem to the case to determine its validity. The...
Your children have basic needs that they depend on you to provide. If you are unable to meet these basic needs, you could face legal action for dependency and neglect. The end result of this action could be the removal of your children from your home. Because children...
Abuse between spouses is often overlooked or diminished. It is not always easy to spot, especially when negative behaviors are subtle and well-practiced. Emotional abuse can ultimately escalate into physical violence between spouses. According to the U.S. Department...
Guardian ad litem or GAL may be a term you hear during your divorce, child custody, or dependency and neglect case in Wheat Ridge, Arvada, or Golden. A GAL is a lawyer who is assigned to represent a child's best interest in court. Here are some frequently asked...
It is always scary when Social Service, the Department of Human Services (DHS) or the Department of Children and Families Services (DCFS) become involved with your family. You just never know what can come from their inquiries, especially when they decide to file a...
On November 11, 2012, the Denver Post featured another article on the 72 children who have died in the Colorado child protective services system since 2007 even after the system had been alerted and was to provide protection. The article may be found at...
