Posts in Divorce

Unfortunately, most Americans have incurred student loan debt. You may wonder what happens to your student loan debt acquired before marriage and how those monthly payments will affect and factor into...

The Court must wait at least 91 days from the filing of the Petition to enter a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage to acquire jurisdiction over the parties. The Court acquires jurisdiction after 91 day...

Planning for retirement post-divorce should be considered at the time of the divorce. People should consider income from Social Security or PERA and Retirement Accounts. If your spouse was the primar...

The Divorce Process: The divorce/legal separation process may appear confusing especially when you aren’t familiar with the terms presented. Below is a brief outline of the process, and an explanation...

Divorces are complicated. They become more complicated when there are children involved and even more so when one or more of those children have special needs. Complicated cases require a bit more att...

It is not uncommon for individuals to list their spouse as the Personal Representative (the individual appointed by the court to administer the estate), Power of Attorney (the individual or individual...

The holidays are usually such a joyous time of year for families. This year has been difficult for everyone, but the holidays can still be joyous. They might just look a little bit different for every...

While they may have a bit of a bad reputation, premarital agreements are a useful tool for couples about to get married. If in the future the couple decides to divorce, the couple has already laid out...

Divorce happens, and it happens to a lot of people every year. But the commonality of divorce does not make it any less dramatic and life-changing. If your spouse has just asked for a divorce, and you...

If you have a retirement account through your employer, you may note money going into your retirement account with each pay check. You work hard for the money in your retirement account. So, do you ha...

If you do not yet have parenting time orders, but you know that you would like to move at the beginning of your separation or divorce, the court can fashion a parenting plan which accommodates for you...

Do you have parenting time orders? Is the other parent not complying? Feeling stuck? When a parent denies parenting time to the other parent, this is a sign that that parent is alienating the child f...

In Colorado there is no presumption that the mother, even of an infant child, will be the better caregiver to the child over the father or other parent. So then why do so many mothers think that they ...

As a divorced parent, you need to always keep your child custody order in mind. Not following your parenting time schedule can land you in serious legal trouble in some situations. For example, if you...

Turning on the news each day recently brings up a story about another county or city in the United States going into quarantine due to the spread of COVID-19, also called the novel coronavirus. While ...

Calculating Child Support for Your Divorce The equation for calculating child support was created by the Legislature to ensure that children raised in separate homes are provided for in a similar man...

With amazing scientific advances like in vitro fertilization (IVF), people who were previously unable to have biological children can now experience a more traditional parenting experience. Unfortunat...

While divorce means the end of a marriage, it is not the end of parenting responsibilities and the concerns you may have for your children and their futures. While the immediate milestones are most li...

Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process for resolving conflict and coming to an agreement in a divorce where decision-making remains with the parties. A neutral mediator assists the two...

As an adult, you are probably accustomed to traveling whenever you want, however, if you share custody of a child, going out of state can be a little more tricky. Depending on your child custody plan,...

A new school year can mean an entirely different schedule and more extra-curricular activities for your child, but what does it mean for your existing child custody plan? Working with your child’s oth...

Divorce is never the goal, but sometimes it is inevitable. Lack of communication, money issues and infidelity can lead to separation, but what’s the first step you need to take to begin your divorce? ...

Despite their unromantic reputation, prenuptial agreements are a necessity in today’s world. As you embark on your journey of starting a new life with someone, the last thing you want to think about i...

Court orders are to be taken incredibly seriously, which is why it is a serious issue if your ex violates the existing custody order. This happens most commonly if your child’s other parent fails to d...

Alimony, otherwise known as spousal maintenance in Colorado, can either be short-term, long-term, or permanent. These payments are made periodically, on a monthly or bi-weekly basis, for the specified...

After your marriage ends, there are a lot of significant changes to adapt to, whether they are financial, physical, emotional, or social. Most divorcing couples are so focused on getting out of their ...

Financially, divorces are complicated. They can drain all you’ve worked hard for, leaving you in a much worse situation than ever before. This is why it is important you head into a divorce as prepare...

When a marriage comes to an end, parents must decide how to divide their family and household in two. The most legally and emotionally difficult part of this undertaking is often determining child cus...

Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure 16.2: What does it mean for your case? If you file a motion in domestic court, you will most likely be told to create a financial affidavit and comply with Colorado ...

Social media is everywhere these days, and people are constantly on their phones, texting, sharing photos on Instagram and Facebook, or sharing their opinions on Twitter. Many people use social media ...

When it comes to successful co-parenting and shared decision-making, communication between parents is key. Coordinating schedules and exchanging children isn’t always easy, especially if you and your ...

The Courts and legislature take domestic violence very seriously. In 2013, the legislature expanded the definition of domestic violence as it pertains to domestic issues of protection orders, parentin...

In divorce agreements and orders, marital assets and debts are divided equitably (fairly, but not necessarily equally) between the parties. This includes retirement accounts. Retirement plans are cate...

Once a dissolution of marriage action has been filed, one of the first items due to the court is a Sworn Financial Statement (SFS) along with a number of financial disclosures that need to be provided...

In divorce and custody, emotions run high and often one side turns against the other. But what happens when one parent turns their child against the other parent? Parental alienation. What exactly is...