Family Law

If you own a home, that resource is one of the most significant assets you must deal with in the event of divorce. The home's fate must be decided as you go through the property division process. You and your ex will have to agree on this decision, or the court will...

Legal separation and divorce are legal avenues couples can consider when living apart. While both routes offer formal recognition of a relationship’s change, they have distinct differences that individuals must consider. Knowing the legal aspects of separation and...

When the marriage is broken beyond repair, and divorce is on the horizon, it is in your very best interest to be prepared with information rather than approach the matter clueless. The process of dissolving a marriage in Colorado is pretty straightforward.  This is...

Going through a divorce is undoubtedly challenging, especially when children are involved. However, with the right mindset and open communication, it is possible to create a new positive family dynamic that is healthy and works for everyone. Many parents find that...

Every divorcing couple in Colorado will have to sort out a way to divide their property and reach some kind of agreement on their assets. Those that are unable to negotiate a settlement may end up litigating in family court, which will leave the final outcome to the...

Alimony, or spousal maintenance as it is called in Colorado, is a payment made by one spouse to the other after a divorce. Its primary purpose is to help lower-earning spouses maintain their standard of living after the divorce. Contrary to popular belief, alimony is...

Experts typically recommend setting aside at least a million dollars or multiple years of someone's salary income to cover their expenses during retirement. Married couples may be able to share housing expenses and other costs while also combining both of their...

Spousal support and maintenance, or alimony, is frequently a hot-button topic in divorce. Many spouses – on both sides of the issue – have unrealistic expectations about how the system works, and that leads to both unnecessary confusion and frustration. If you learn...

Some assets are easy to divide and to put an accurate price on as you prepare for divorce in Colorado. A bank account is likely worth a specific amount of money that you can readily determine by checking the balance. Even more complicated and valuable assets, like...