On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in high asset divorce on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. For Colorado couples, going through a divorce can be a difficult experience. However, the period after the divorce when a person must rely on his or her own finances can be even more …
Why prenuptial agreements are smart choices
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Friday, August 11, 2017. When a Colorado resident who is planning on getting married wants to have a prenuptial agreement, it may be difficult to bring the topic up because of fears about how the other partner might perceive …
How to use a child support calculator
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in family law on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Colorado divorcing parents of young children may try to estimate their child support payments through an online calculator. However, a judge may still create an order that differs wildly from what the parents thought …
How legal separation differs from divorce
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Monday, July 31, 2017. People in Colorado who are considering a legal separation may wonder about the laws and how this arrangement differs from a divorce. While they can be permanent, legal separations are often temporary until the couple …
Military spouses at higher divorce risk
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Those who enlist in military service may be at a higher risk for divorce. This news comes after an analysis of U.S census data reported that certain stressful careers contributed significantly to divorce risk and …
Presumptions about divorce law could lead to mistakes
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Monday, July 10, 2017. The financial costs of divorce might tempt people in Colorado to forgo legal representation, but the consequences could be costly. Well-meaning friends and relatives might offer advice, but they could easily be mistaken or unaware …
How perceptions of fatherhood are changing
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in child custody on Friday, July 7, 2017. Colorado fathers might be more likely to stay at home with their children than fathers in previous decades. They also spend more time with their children. In a 2015 survey conducted by Pew Research …
Blended families and finances
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in divorce on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Colorado residents who have left a previous marriage for a new one may be wondering about how to approach their finances in their new life. Money is an important topic of discussion for couples. It …
Child support modifications for a change in income
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in family law on Monday, June 26, 2017. Colorado parents who pay child support might wonder what to do if they have a change in jobs that results in a lower income. This could make meeting their obligations difficult or impossible. If …
Obtaining rights to a child outside of divorce
On behalf of Cooper & Tanis, P.C. posted in child custody on Thursday, June 22, 2017. There are times when Colorado residents who are not going through a divorce may find themselves in a child custody case. For instance, it may be necessary to determine custody or visitation rights if …