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It is not unusual for someone to be driving down the streets and highways of Castle Rock, and see a motorist pulled over to the side of the road by police. Whether it is for speeding, failing to yield, or some other traffic offense, many people in Colorado have gotten a traffic ticket at least once in their life.

Whether one is working the daily nine-to-five grind or climbing the corporate ladder, many people in Colorado are anticipating the day they can finally retire. To fund their retirements, they may have a 401(k), a pension, and/or individual retirement accounts (IRAs).

The State of Colorado has been a pioneer in the nation when it comes to legalizing marijuana. However, while the use of marijuana for recreational purposes may be legal in Colorado, there are still restrictions on who can possess and use marijuana, as well as how it can be sold.

When parents in Colorado are divorcing, they may turn to the court to make child custody decisions if they cannot reach an agreement on their own. Child custody decisions in Colorado are made based on the best interests of the child.

Sometimes a couple could be married for decades, and then one day find that they have simply grown apart over the years. When these gaps become insurmountable, the couple may consider ending their marriage. The Pew Research Center reports that, since the 1990s, the divorce rate has increased two-fold for U.S. adults age 50 and up.

Sometimes, when arguments become heated, people in Colorado will get into a fight. While some fights are merely verbal in nature, occasionally they escalate to physical violence.

Marijuana may be legal for recreational purposes in Colorado, but just like alcohol, it could affect a person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. Therefore, police in Colorado will be on the lookout for drugged drivers, just as they are for drunk drivers. This means they could arrest a person for driving under the influence not only of alcohol, but also of drugs.

In a perfect world, if a parent is ordered to pay child support, all payments will be made in full and on time. Unfortunately, we do not live in a perfect world, and some parents in Colorado fail to meet their child support obligations

When a spouse in Colorado commits an act of domestic violence against his or her partner, it can do more than just physically injure that person.

There are numerous types of drug crimes in Colorado. For example, possessing illegal drugs or possessing drug paraphernalia could lead to criminal charges. However, there are still rules police and prosecutors must follow with regards to drug charges if they hope to obtain a conviction.