When a couple divorces and there are children involved, the courts do their best to keep the best interests of the children in mind. The judge works hard to create a parenting agreement that benefits everyone. If a lot of thought is not put into the plan, it will not …
Relocating with Children: Legal Considerations and Best Practices
Relocating with children is common for divorcees. In fact, it is not common for someone to live in the same place their entire life. More than 10% of Americans move every year. Florida, Texas, Arizona, North Carolina, and South Carolina are currently trending as common states to move to. People …
Alimony in Colorado: Exploring Spousal Support Laws and Guidelines
In a Colorado divorce, there are many elements involved. One of them is alimony. In the past, alimony in Colorado was primarily given to women since they were the ones who often stayed at home to care for children. Nowadays, alimony can be awarded to either spouse based on their …
Property Division in Divorce: Protecting Your Assets and Rights
When it comes to divorce, there are a lot of elements involved, and dealing with them all can be complicated. One of the most contentious issues is property division. Each state is different when it comes to the laws involving who gets what, but Colorado is an equitable distribution state. …
Divorce in Colorado: Essential Steps and Legal Insights
For some people, marriage is not forever. Divorce rates have been dropping in many areas, but there are still many couples who are choosing divorce. In fact, divorce in Colorado ranks #15, so these people are likely needing help. How can they divorce with ease? What should they know about …
Common Mistakes to Avoid During Child Custody Proceedings
In a divorce, there are often a lot of things that the parties cannot agree on. Child custody is one of them. Things can get heated when the parents cannot agree on custody matters. Both parties tend to want things their way or no way at all. This can lead …
How to Prepare for Your Divorce and Child Custody Mediation
When a couple with children divorces, they may decide to do mediation, or maybe they are ordered to do so by the court. If you and your spouse cannot agree on child custody matters, your case may go to mediation before it goes to court. Successful child custody mediation results …
The Basics of Colorado Divorce Laws: What You Need to Know
Sadly, not all marriages last forever. Divorce happens in nearly half of all marriages. If it does happen, you need to know the laws and requirements for your state of residency. Here is what you need to know about Colorado divorce laws. First of all, there are residency requirements. Before …
A Guide to Colorado’s Child Support Guidelines
When a child’s parents split up, each parent is responsible for providing financial support for the child, whether or not they were ever married. Each state is different when it comes to determining child support. In Colorado, child support is based on two main factors — the incomes of both …
How to Protect Your Business During a High Asset Divorce in Colorado?
If you own a business, one of the most important things you need to do is protect it. You need to keep it out of your spouse’s hands, which could happen in the event of a divorce. Colorado is an equitable distribution state, which means in a divorce all marital …
