Going through a divorce is one of the most challenging and daunting times of a person's life. As you navigate life without your former partner, other areas of your life can begin to suffer. Learning how to care for yourself as a single person may help you beat the...
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What to consider before filing a restraining order during divorce
Sadly, physical or emotional harm is often an instigating factor of divorce. The Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board found that recent economic stability correlates with fatal incidences of domestic violence. Domestic safety concerns give endangered...
Divorce may affect retirement plans and Social Security benefits
Older couples separating in Colorado may view their divorce as an incentive to plan for their future. Under Colorado’s equitable distribution laws, nonworking spouses have a right to receive a fair share of their working spouses’ retirement plans. As noted by Forbes,...
Why is mediation a good option for later-in-life divorce?
Statistics on the divorce rate in the U.S. keep changing, but experts agree that divorce for people aged 50 and older continues to rise. Older couples often contemplate having a traditional divorce in court, but mediation may be a better option for several reasons....
How dangerous is hiding assets during a divorce?
If you are going through a divorce, you may already know you have an affirmative obligation to disclose your marital assets to both your soon-to-be ex-spouse and the court. The primary purpose of this disclosure is to ensure the equitable division of your marital...
How may I protect personal credit card accounts during a divorce?
Colorado residents may take proactive steps to protect their individual and joint credit card accounts during a divorce. As noted by Experian, you could contact the creditors that issued your individual credit cards. You may ask the card issuers to remove your...
How may a divorce involving older adults differ from others?
Divorces between couples over age 50 and married for several years could involve complex issues. The complexity often stems from an accumulation of assets. When considering a retirement strategy, property division may become a priority issue. Under Colorado's...
Copyright and art in divorce
When people create pieces of art in the United States, it falls under copyright protections immediately. This is grants exclusivity to artists regarding what they do or do not do with the art. Artistic expression encompasses a lot of concepts and mediums. Novels,...
Making child support payments in Colorado
In addition to understanding the different factors courts review when awarding child support, it is very important to go over your payment options if you have to pay child support. Many parents have support withheld by employers, but this does not apply to every...
What happens with debt in a divorce?
Colorado courts apply the doctrine of equitable distribution when deciding what property each spouse will take after a divorce. The goal of this approach to division is to create an outcome that is fair and equitable to both parties. Judges take the same approach to...