When going through a divorce in Colorado, one critical area to understand is the legal framework surrounding spousal maintenance (commonly known as alimony in other states). Colorado has specific laws governing maintenance, and knowing how these laws work could make all the difference if you navigate this process as a Denver resident. In this…
Many parents wonder how much child support is in Colorado, especially when dealing with the legal and financial challenges of separation or divorce. At Hogan Omidi, we’ve guided countless families through this process and know how important it is to understand your obligations to ensure your child’s well-being. Child support in Colorado isn’t a…
Divorce is often an emotional and complicated process. However, if you are divorcing a high-net-worth business professional, such as a business executive, the divorce process can be much more complex, stressful, and, in some cases, contentious. You would think that having more assets to divide would make the financial portion of divorce easier. However,…
Businesses are assets that must be assessed during a Colorado divorce. Whether a business is a marital or separate asset depends on a few factors. If a spouse established the business before marriage or inherited it prior to the marriage, and the business has not grown in value, the company will be considered separate…
Dividing assets in a Colorado divorce can be complicated. However, property division is especially challenging when a business is involved. Colorado is an equitable distribution state and many complex considerations and determinations must be made when a business owner divorces. The business must be classified as separate or marital property. In many instances handled…
Going through a divorce brings about significant changes for spouses but also profoundly impacts any children involved. Their well-being hinges on parents managing the emotional and psychological fallout that these familial shifts can bring. Given their potential vulnerability, it’s crucial to put in place protective measures that shield your kids from the stressors of…
There are several terms used when discussing child custody in Colorado. Before delving into how shared custody affects child support in the state, it is vital you understand these custody terms. A thorough knowledge of Colorado custody language will help you avoid confusion when discussing your child support case with others. However, the best…
Colorado recognizes both legal separation and divorce. Under Colorado Revised Statutes Section 14-10-106, if either spouse requests that the court declare the couples are legally separated, rather than dissolving their marriage, the court will “grant the decree in that form unless the other party objects.” What this means in plain English is if both…
Alimony or Maintenance as it is called in Colorado, is among Colorado’s more fluid areas of divorce settlements because on occasion it may be modified. As distinguished from other aspects of a divorce agreement, such as property division, alimony terms are sometimes modified when there is a substantial and continuing variation in either party’s…
A prenup or prenuptial agreement is a legal contract between two people before marriage. Prenups define each party’s property rights and outline the distribution of assets, income, and liabilities in the event of a divorce, separation, or death. There are many reasons couples choose to sign prenups. Whether you are contemplating marriage and are…
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner Kathleen Ann Hogan, who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a Family Law Attorney in Colorado.