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Steps in the Colorado Divorce Process

Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult processes to go through. The process is complex and can be confusing to navigate, especially when you are likely going through emotional turmoil at the same time. The team of divorce lawyers at Hogan Omidi, PC can help you protect your rights and…

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4 tips for life after divorce

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 any loss, it’s normal to go through…

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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 between separate and marital property. What is separate property? Some but…

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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 is that the only way to divide retirement benefits accumulated during the marriage at the…

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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 provide some protection for inheritances.  The bad news is that the protection is not as complete…

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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 witness their parents breaking up as they might…

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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 think a brief marriage makes for a straightforward divorce. After all, the shorter the marriage, the…

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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 support or alimony) “in an amount and for a term that is fair…

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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 and they often struggle to see the future and understand their own emotional…

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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 home and the automobiles to vintage collectibles and retirement…

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