On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in high asset divorce on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Baby boomers are aging, and as they do so in Colorado and throughout the country, they are also divorcing at higher rates than previous generations. People older than 50 were twice as likely …
Some states shifting toward shared child custody
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in child custody on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Colorado parents who are getting a divorce may be interested to learn that approaches to child custody are changing throughout the country. Some states have passed laws that encourage shared custody arrangements between parents, …
Chris Rock finalizes divorce
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Colorado fans of comedian and actor Chris Rock may find the star even easier to relate to given his recent divorce settlement. Despite being married for almost 20 years, the couple decided to call it …
Special provisions after divorce for “gifted” children
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Monday, August 22, 2016. When Colorado parents divorce, they usually must negotiate issues such as child custody and support. Usually, child support covers a child’s needs including education, health care, housing, clothing and food. However, one thing that might …
Falling U.S. migration rates may be due to divorce
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Thursday, August 18, 2016. Americans are more rooted than ever, according to a study, and one observer believes that divorce and child custody arrangements may be significant factors in the trend. In Colorado and throughout the United States, divorced …
Men’s employment status may be one key to divorce
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Colorado couples in which the man is unemployed may be more likely to divorce according to a study by a Harvard sociology professor. The study, which examined more than 6,300 different-sex couples nationwide, found that …
Preparing financially for divorce
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in high asset divorce on Monday, August 1, 2016. Colorado couples who are contemplating divorce must think about how to secure themselves financially. The first step is for them to understand both the family finances and their needs. The former means listing …
Primary caretaker usually gets child custody
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in child custody on Monday, July 25, 2016. When divorcing Colorado parents cannot agree on custody matters, a court may decide the issue for them. This may result in joint or sole physical custody depending on how parenting responsibilities have been shared …
Divorce over the age of 50 particularly hard on women
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 …