Colorado parents like you have a lot to handle after you decide on divorce. Even if it is overall a better and healthier option for your family, it will be difficult at the start. You may have a long, complex road to traverse. Of course, one of the key components of...
Divorce
Common-law marriage and divorce in Colorado
When a couple decides to move forward with a divorce, it requires the two parties to divide their marital property. This includes long-term savings, real estate and anything they’ve acquired over the course of their marriage. However, this process can be complicated...
How should you navigate living with your ex during divorce?
You and your current spouse ended your marriage, but either for your children or for financial reasons, the two of you plan to remain in your marital home for the foreseeable future. This is new territory for you both, and you need some insight on navigating these new...
How does a retirement plan divide during a Colorado divorce?
Colorado divorce laws require a fair or "equitable" distribution of your assets and property. Unless you have a prenuptial agreement, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse could both receive a portion of a 401(k) or pension plan. All income earned during a marriage...
Do you have to leave the family home in a divorce?
Fashion designer Mary-Kate Olsen, a former actress and child star best known for her role in the 1980s sitcom Full House, made headlines recently when husband Olivier Sarkozy filed legal paperwork requiring her to leave the pair's shared New York City apartment in the...
How to prepare your finances for divorce, post-divorce life
Divorce will change your life in many ways, including your financial circumstances. It’s critical to understand how your finances will change, as this knowledge will allow you to create a plan to protect yourself and future. Here are five tips for preparing your...
How to position yourself for a successful divorce
Although there are no winners and losers in divorce, there are steps you can take to make the most out of the process. When you feel good about the way things end up, it’s much easier to move on and create a new life that brings you joy. Here are some steps you can...
Picking up a hobby during the divorce process
The divorce process places a considerable amount of strain on many people, not only from a financial point of view but also in terms of one's emotional health. Often, people benefit from picking up a new hobby and finding a healthy outlet for some of the emotional...
Restoring confidence after a difficult divorce
The divorce process is very tough for some people, whether child custody disputes arise or financial concerns exist as a result of property division, alimony or child support. Sometimes, people lose confidence in various aspects of their lives, such as their careers...
How moving to a new city or state can put strain on a marriage
Over the last decade, Colorado has seen a massive increase in transplant residents. People have moved to the Centennial State from all over the country for a variety of reasons. Relocating to Colorado could feel like the start of a new life, especially if you moved...