Only a handful of states recognize common law marriage, but Colorado is still one of them. In a common-law marriage, a couple lives as though they have married, typically cohabitating, filing taxes together and presenting themselves to the community as spouses. What...
During a Colorado divorce, either the spouses or the courts have to decide how to split shared property. Unfortunately, knowing that asset division is imminent can motivate some people to do some unethical and even illegal things. Trying to reduce the value of the...
When you start to consider divorce, you will likely need help and guidance. It is usually safer to get legal advice from a lawyer than from people you know who have gone through a divorce. Otherwise, you could do something that hurts your position in the upcoming...
If you’re starting to worry about the state of your marriage, you’re not alone. 2020 has been a stressful year for a variety of reasons, and the economy taking a downturn has not helped. You’ve probably heard that around 50% of all marriages end in divorce in America,...
Just because you’ve decided in favor of divorce doesn’t necessarily mean that your spouse will agree. This can result in more trouble than expected, which is not what you need during such a difficult time of your life. When you introduce your plans to divorce, you...
When you divorce, you and your spouse must decide how to divide your assets. Forbes explains that property division can pose challenges if the assets at stake include your business. You may protect your interests if you plan ahead to safeguard the company you have...
Many people start planning their divorce with scorched-earth tactics in mind. They are so angry or hurt about the end of their marriage that all they can think about is getting justice or punishing their ex in some way. This kind of approach can give people a...
Discussing a prenuptial agreement may bring with it sensitive thoughts and opinions from both parties. For many couples in Colorado, the idea of getting divorced when they have not yet married seems far-fetched and unrealistic. Couples who desire to establish a fair...
Both Colorado parents have the obligation of financially supporting their children until they reach adulthood. Most parents take this obligation seriously, working together even after a divorce to make sure their kids have what they need for a successful future....
Many people focus heavily on trying to protect their assets when they get divorced. Property division negotiations naturally result in some losses as couples are forced into splitting their marital estates. Along the way, however, people must also find a way to split...
