Marital property is subject to division upon divorce. This legal reality tempts some spouses to understate their assets and income, or even hide ownership of certain items altogether. If you are facing divorce and have concerns that your spouse may be holding...
Property Division
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...
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...
Common myths about asset division
Going through a divorce can be a stressful experience. Even when the relationship has been falling apart for a long time, negotiating and dividing assets can be exhausting.In addition to being emotionally challenging, there are many myths when it comes to asset...
Is it wise to buy or help pay for a home with your significant other?
When you are dating, it is natural to want to be around your boyfriend or girlfriend. Regardless of your age or past relationships, you likely desire to share as much time and space as possible with your new love interest. You may believe that purchasing real estate...
How to get a reasonable settlement in a divorce
Divorce is a challenging experience, and it's easy for a divorce to become much worse if it turns into a legal battle. It makes sense that most couples would try to find a reasonable settlement for both parties without taking the battle to court. However, you need to...
Putting a price on business during a divorce
Entrepreneurs are under a massive amount of stress. Between managing employees, balancing accounts and providing services, business owners have to maintain everything to keep their company from sinking under the competition.It's even more stressful under the weight of...
What is marital or separate property in a Colorado divorce?
One of the first steps you need to take when trying to figure out how the courts will split up your assets in a Colorado divorce is to determine which assets are marital property and which ones are separate property. Your marital assets, which may include your family...
Divorce and property division: How to stay financially secure
Once you decide to divorce, matters of property and debt division will take over your life. It's not the only thing to think about during the divorce process, but it will definitely require quite a bit of your attention. Your goal is to make decisions that allow you...