Divorce

If you’re in your 50s or older and considering divorce, or if your spouse has said they want to end your marriage, you likely have very different concerns and priorities than you would if you were divorcing in your 20s or 30s – and you’re not alone. The number of...

Those who have uncovered proof that their spouse cheated often dream about seeking justice in the family courts. They may recognize that screenshots of text messages or claims made by friends who saw a spouse with a new romantic interest in public may not hold up...

Many marriages begin with intensive planning, as spouses host weddings. Weddings can be very involved depending on someone's religion and culture, and many people eagerly look forward to their wedding days. Others may have a small ceremony in front of a judge instead...

Equitable property distribution is the rule of the land in Colorado. Spouses have an obligation to disclose information to one another and the courts about their personal holdings. The discovery process means that both spouses should provide information regarding...

Marriage generally comes with the expectation of romantic and sexual monogamy. In all but a handful of cases, those who make a lifetime commitment to a romantic partner expect that partner to commit to them fully and to forgo romantic relationships and sexual...

Social media has become a major influence in most people's daily lives in the U.S. As a result, many people know that social media can affect someone's closest relationships, including marriages. Numerous studies now suggest that frequent use of social media has a...

Those who need to share retirement savings when they divide their property in a divorce can do so without penalty in most cases. A qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) can lead to the creation of a second account that contains a portion of the original account's...

Many people who are contemplating divorce realize well before they attend a hearing in Colorado family court that they are likely to face a very combative process. In scenarios where spouses blame one another for the breakdown of the marriage, divorce proceedings can...

One of the most high-profile divorces of the last year was that of NFL quarterback, Tom Brady. He was previously married to supermodel Gisele Bündchen. The two have children together, who are 13 and 10, and they had been married for the bulk of Brady‘s NFL career....

Credit card debt is just part of modern American life. Many families require credit cards to stretch their budgets between paychecks, and even successful, professional households may have thousands of dollars in revolving credit card debt. Those debts can become a...