On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. The number of older couples filing for divorce in Colorado and around the country is on the rise. Divorce rates began to fall in the United States in the 1990s after soaring in the 70s …
Alternatives to divorce litigation in Colorado
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Monday, July 11, 2016. Divorcing couples in Colorado and around the country often hope to get through the process quickly and with the minimum of stress and upheaval, but negotiations over delicate subjects like alimony and the division of …
Best practices for social media use during a divorce
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Separating couples in Colorado may want to avoid social media when they are going through a divorce. While deleting accounts altogether may not be wise because this could lead to accusations of destroying evidence, people …
Considering divorce during financial planning conversations
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. When married couples in Colorado and around the country choose to divorce, one spouse is often far better prepared than the other to deal with the pressures of the process. This is sometimes caused by …
The likelihood of a divorce in Colorado
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Monday, June 20, 2016. According to a professor from the University of Maryland, nearly 53 percent of all marriages will fail. This runs counter to the recent findings that the divorce rate may be holding steady or declining. Data …
Parenting together after divorce
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Colorado parents who divorce should keep in mind that even though their marriage is ending, they will go on being co-parents for years. Attempting to maintain an amicable co-parenting relationship can be important to helping …
Divorce laws in different states can vary widely
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Colorado residents likely know that divorce is regulated by state rather than federal law, and these laws vary widely in different parts of the country. While some of these irregularities, such as residency requirements, are …
New approaches to handling divorce
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Friday, May 27, 2016. Divorce has not always been legal in every state, but things have changed greatly as ending a marriage is more convenient now and much more common. Discussing one’s divorce is no longer a taboo, and …
More older couples divorcing now
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. While the rates of divorce have stabilized for most age groups, older couples at or over the age of 50 are divorcing more than they previously did. Within that group, the subset of people over …
Avoiding social media pitfalls in a divorce
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Friday, May 6, 2016. The end of a marriage often involves hurt feelings and significant emotional conflict. With technology being everywhere, it may be tempting to vent online about the various things that are taking place. Doing so can …