Dividing the marital property in a high-asset Colorado divorce can be quite complex. Not every asset has an easily determined value, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need to be factored into the division of the divorcing couple’s assets. Take, for example, a country...
One thing that courts will try to do when couples get divorced is create stability for the children of the marriage. Remember that courts always operate with a focus on the child’s best interests when sorting out child custody issues and drafting a court order. This...
A prenuptial agreement establishes financial rights and responsibilities before marriage, but life circumstances can change. When a prenup no longer reflects a couple’s situation, modifications may be necessary. Adjusting an agreement requires careful consideration...
For couples in Colorado who are considering ending their marriage but are not ready for divorce, legal separation offers an alternative that provides many of the same protections while keeping a marriage legally intact. Legal separation allows spouses to live apart,...
Social media is a part of everyday life for many people. Some people share just about every aspect of their life on social media platforms. This includes making posts about the positive things that are going on in their life, as well as venting when things aren’t. If...
Raising children into successful adults can cost parents hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. In addition to meeting the basic needs of their children, such as nutrition, shelter and medical care, parents also have to think about their education. Depending on the...
Moving after a divorce can become more complicated when you and your ex share custody of your child. The court will already have issued an order outlining your custody agreement, which likely includes details such as when custody exchanges occur, who makes decisions...
Divorce at any stage of life is challenging, but when it happens later in life (often known as “gray divorce”), the stakes can be even higher. For couples who have spent decades together, shared assets, retirement plans and intricate financial entanglements can add...
Dividing the marital estate is a key aspect of any Colorado divorce. Spouses typically have to divide marital property and split up responsibility for shared marital debts. Couples either work cooperatively to settle financial matters on their own or present evidence...
Property division is a crucial component of divorce. In Colorado, marital property is divided on an equitable basis. This means that the court will divide marital assets in a fair manner. To do this, the court requires detailed information about the divorcing...
