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. Simply living apart does not establish a legal separation or end the…
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 parenting arrangements are unfortunate but common. In Colorado, the terms…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Although divorce is never easy, it can happen to any one of us. When you are a business owner, filing for divorce can seem even more complicated. Knowing how to navigate through these difficult times will help protect you and your business. Below are the top five divorce tips for business owners. Act promptly…
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 divorce can present several…
Your business is an essential part of your life and your livelihood. You have worked hard to provide for your customers while building an income stream for yourself and your loved ones, and perhaps something to pass on to future generations. When you get married, you do not plan to get divorced. Unfortunately, a…
Social media is nearly unavoidable. Even if you manage to get by without an account, social media drives everything from marketing to news cycles. Social media can also have a significant impact on your relationships with your family. While the social media world seems wildly out of control, it is up to you to…
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