Whether the process was amicable or riddled with conflict, ending a marriage is rarely easy for any spouse. After spending years or even decades with the same partner, the idea of starting life over again solo can be incredibly daunting. Divorce is a loss, and as with...
Divorce
Separate and marital property in a divorce
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...
What is a qualified domestic relations order?
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...
Will my inheritance be divided in a divorce?
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...
Tips for talking to your children about divorce
Going through a divorce or separation is an incredibly stressful and emotional experience. When a couple breaks up the process becomes more complicated if children are involved. It can be a stressful and sad time for children. It is traumatic and scary for a child to...
Is the divorce process less complicated for shorter marriages?
Not necessarily. The duration of marriage might indirectly make divorce less complicated, but you can't count on it. Sometimes short marriages end in the most complex divorce disputes. Marriage length might indirectly affect common divorce topics Intuitively, you'd...
Can getting remarried impact your spousal maintenance?
Yes, it can, if the party receiving maintenance is the one who gets remarried. Colorado Spousal Maintenance Basics A District Court overseeing a divorce or separation in Colorado may, but is not required to, order spousal maintenance (also sometimes called spousal...
Four critical considerations for telling your kids about divorce
Parents and children see divorce very differently. For the parents, there are years, maybe decades of history together. There are complications and many different factors involved in the decision to get divorced. However, children cannot see the same level of nuance...
How are non-financial items valued in a divorce?
One of the most notoriously challenging parts of a divorce involves the separation of items, often called assets or properties. When it is time to part ways, every couple has to figure out how to divide their accumulated stuff, which can include everything from the...
The difference between mine and ours in Colorado divorce
Although sometimes the decision to get a divorce is an obvious one, when it comes time to separate your life from the one you created with your spouse, the situation can get complicated. While you want to move on to the next phase of your life, asset division from a...