Crafting a successful parenting plan is one of the more challenging aspects of divorce for families. In addition to determining how your children will divide their time between you and your ex, parents will also need to agree on how to handle future key events and...
Today, it’s not uncommon for couples to decide that they want to share their lives together with no immediate plans to walk down the aisle. Often children of divorce themselves, many couples find the idea of marriage to be a gamble or unnecessary for having a...
A divorce is usually a stressful experience, both financially and emotionally. In Denver, CO, the situation can get even more complicated if you run into issues with property division. In order to make matters more manageable, it is vital to understand the difference...
There are several common misconceptions about retirement benefits earned during a marriage. One common misconception is that at a divorce the employee spouse retains the benefit of whatever retirement accumulations are in his or her name. Another common misconception...
According to Title 14 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, Colorado is a "no-fault" state. This means that couples can be granted a divorce without one of them having to prove that the other did something to merit ending the marriage. Decisions have to be made, such as...
A parenting plan is usually finalized based on either a court decision or through an agreement between both parties. Even when there is an agreement, it must be adopted as a court order to be enforceable. A formal modification of the preexisting plan also requires...
A breakup is a traumatic experience for all parties involved. From emotional upheaval to the disentanglement of property and finances, the split takes a significant toll on the couples involved. If you have children, however, managing the aftermath of your break up...
During a divorce, a common fear that people have is losing or splitting their inheritance with their soon-to-be ex. In a contentious separation, disagreements may arise concerning a family's generational wealth or precious heirlooms. Thankfully, Colorado law does...
When a married couple chooses not to live together and makes alternative living arrangements, it is often a precursor to divorce. If there are any children involved, the estranged couple can choose to share custody. During separation, the couple is still married....
When parents break up, they are expected to develop a parenting plan for the continued upbringing of their children. If they are unable to come to an agreement, the matter may have to be submitted to the court for determination. Disputes over child custody or...
