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Division of Property in a Colorado Divorce
When it comes to divorce in Colorado, it’s the family law court judge who divides marital property and assigns responsibility for debts sustained during the marriage. In the case of dividing property,...
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Getting a Prenuptial Agreement in Colorado: Pros and Cons
A prenuptial agreement is a legal document a couple voluntarily enters into before marriage. It describes in detail the financial and property arrangements that will exist between the spouses. It...
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Will My Colorado Spouse Pay Me Alimony?
In a divorce, a Colorado court may order the more well-to-do spouse to pay the dependent spouse alimony. This monetary support is also known as maintenance or spousal support. Whatever you call these...
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5 Financial Mistakes to Avoid In a Colorado Divorce
Don’t let divorce be ruinous to your financial health. As you go through the dissolution process, you’ll come across many decisions that strike at your financial security. Be careful, the emotional...
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What Is Parental Alienation Syndrome?
Is your ex-spouse turning your children against you? It’s a common worry, warranted or not. Many parents suffer with the thought that the other parent is saying bad things about them perhaps even...
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Are There Any Advantages to Filing for Divorce First?
The ending of a marriage is not a winning or losing achievement for most people. For some spouses, though, who are convinced divorce is best for them, filing first for dissolution may be the best plan...
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5 Tips for Drafting a Parenting Plan that Works Well
A parenting plan is a detailed framework directing how you and your ex-spouse will provide childcare after the divorce. It is not a legal document or something specific to any one state, but a...
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Who Gets Pet Custody in a Colorado Divorce?
Family pets present an unusual problem in the matter of a divorce. While their owners often treat them as family, the courts do not view them in the same light. Instead, these furry, feathered, or...
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Can Visitation Rights Be Granted To Grandparents?
Grandparents in Colorado have limited rights to visit their grandchildren. Such as they are, these legal rights are a matter of state law and not those of the Federal government.In general, the law...
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What You Need to Know About Colorado Spousal Maintenance
Spousal maintenance, also referred to as alimony or spousal support, is the money paid to a spouse during and after a divorce when the other spouse is not able to pay for his or her own reasonable...
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How to Enforce Child Support Orders in Colorado
Child support orders are legally binding, and Colorado courts take violations of these orders very seriously. If you are a parent who has not been receiving child support from your ex-spouse, the best...
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Three Legal Steps to Take After a Colorado Divorce
The divorce process may finally be complete, but it is important to be aware of the loose ends that may need your attention before you can move on with your new life. Some of the legal steps that you...
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Colorado Law and Interstate Custody
In many instances, children of divorce live with one parent in one state while their other parent lives in a different state—making it difficult for parents to enforce court orders for visitation,...
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How Much is My Divorce Going to Cost?
No two divorces are the same, which means there is no fixed answer to how much a divorce will cost. Although divorces are generally known for being expensive, it can be difficult to predict the true...
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Is Legal Separation Different from Divorce?
If two spouses decide they no longer wish to be together, divorce may likely be the first choice that comes to mind. In Colorado, however, legal separation may also be an alternative. Not all states...
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Colorado Adoption FAQs
What is adoption? Adoption refers to a legal process where a birth parents’ rights are permanently terminated and awarded to the adoptive parents, and the adoptive parents assume all responsibilities...
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The Basics of Paternity Lawsuits in Colorado
Paternity lawsuits may be filed to officially prove or even disprove a child’s biological father. Establishing the biological paternity of a child is very important, as it relates to other legal issues...
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How To Keep Legal Costs Low in a Colorado Divorce
Divorced couples can attest to the fact that divorce is not cheap. Attorneys’ fees can quickly add up, especially when both spouses own numerous assets, or when there are children involved. Below are...
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How to Minimize Legal Fees in Family Law Matters
Depending on the circumstances of each case, family law matters may be fairly simple or extremely complicated. Understandably, legal fees needed to litigate a case depend on the complexity of the...
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6 Financial Benefits of Divorce
Divorce can result in emotional distress and financial havoc for many couples—from the cost of legal fees to the loss of one spouse’s income. When people think of divorce, they tend to imagine losing a...
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What Is A Child & Family Investigator And Their Role In My Family’s Case?
In a divorce case where children are involved, there are often parenting issues that are difficult to resolve. You may have heard that a Child and Family Investigator (CFI) might be needed to ensure...
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Jeff Bezos Divorce Settlement – How much will Mackenzie Bezos get in the...
Amazon.com Inc founder and Chief Executive Jeff Bezos, who also happens to be the wealthiest person in the world, is in the midst of getting a divorce with his wife of 25 years, Mackenzie Bezos. As...
View ArticleUnderstanding Child Custody Relocation Cases In Colorado
A parent in a Colorado child custody case must understand the law when relocating their home. A new job, a new school, or a new partner might require moving to a different city or state but that gets...
View ArticleDoes It Matter Who Files For Divorce First In Colorado?
In a legal sense, it doesn’t matter whether you or your spouse files for divorce first. This doesn’t have a bearing on family disputes and judges don’t include it as a factor in their decisions....
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Amicable Divorce During a Recession & High Inflation?
Divorce is now more difficult with inflation. Child support and alimony payments may automatically rise with inflation, but budgets for those numbers sometimes can’t. Higher prices due to inflation...
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Colorado Divorce Statistics: Colorado Divorce Rate is Higher Than US Overall
The latest charts from the US Census American Community Survey reveal that the national divorce rate has been declining, but Colorado’s divorce rate is still higher than the national figure. Data from...
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