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ABOUT DIVORCE TOP TEN BOOKS TO READ WITH YOUR CHILD
ASHLEY OPFER, ESQ. O P F E R & S TO W E L L P.C .
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FRED STAYS WITH ME Written by Nancy Coffelt, Illustrated by Tricia Tusa Fred Stays with Me is a great book for young children. It is simple and beautifully illustrated. It is about a little girl whose parents are divorced and when she goes back and forth between both parents houses the dog, Fred, goes with her. It is a great book about how children can find happiness and consistency in the midst of change and transition.
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TWO HOMES Written by Claire Masurel, Illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton Two Homes is another great book for young children. The book is primarily about establishing normalcy when living in two different places. The main Character is Alex, a little boy, who spends time with both his mom and his dad. The books centers on showing children that no matter where they are after a divorce they are loved by both parents.
WHEN MY PARENTS FORGOT HOW TO BE FRIENDS Written by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos, Illustrated by Marta Fabrega When My Parents Forgot How to Be Friends is for young to school aged children and covers the time leading up to a divorce through the period after a divorce is finalized. It introduces the idea that parents are often better mommies and daddies when they do not live together. It does portray a somewhat idyllic post-divorce co-parenting relationship but overall it is a great book that shows children that their family will remain their family after a divorce.
Divorce in your family means many things will change, but one thing that never changes is your parents’ love for you. - DINOSAURS DIVORCE L AW O F F I C E S O F O P F E R | C A M P B E L L P.C . AT TO R N E YS AT L AW | PG 3
MEET ASHLEY M. OPFER, ESQ. Ashley Mae Opfer graduated cum laude from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in 2008 receiving her B.A. in theatre, dance and education. While completing her student teaching experience in Minneapolis, Minnesota she witnessed many of her students and their parents struggling with legal issues. She determined that she could not help her students or their families with the significant issues they faced each and every day as a teacher and, so, she made the decision to attend law school in order to be an attorney to advocate for children and families. Ashley received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law in May of 2012 and was admitted to practice law in Colorado the same year. Ashley believes that family law and domestic issues should be handled in such a way that allows children to thrive, parents to work together in the best interest of their children, and lives to be divided with understanding, empathy and fairness. Outside of the practice of law, Ashley is married, has a son and a sheltie. Ashley is a Colorado native and enjoys snowboarding, camping, hiking, bike riding and otherwise taking advantage of the beautiful landscape and exciting adventures Colorado has to offer. Opfer & Stowell P.C. | Parker Station | 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 357 Parker, CO 80138 | Telephone: (303) 791-0995