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...
Divorce should be fair even though it may cause a difficult time for everyone in your family. In theory, the law allows both spouses an opportunity to move on with their fair share of marital assets. However, in practice, the Colorado family courts can only divide...
Some couples planning to get married recognize that there are challenges or complications that require careful planning. Other couples marry and then later realize that they need to legally protect themselves. Postnuptial agreements are an option in Colorado if you...
Whether you were lucky enough to amicably negotiate a parenting plan with your ex or you went to court because you couldn't agree on anything, you expect them to abide by your arrangements. Unfortunately, you may have noticed a distressing trend. The more time that...
Now that you’re dealing with a divorce, one of the biggest questions you have is if you are going to lose custody of your children. The good news is that it is unlikely that most people will lose total custody or time with their children, because it is well understood...
Did you know that Colorado is one of nine states that still recognizes common-law marriages in the United States? Common-law marriages don’t require you to get married, legally speaking. Instead, a common-law marriage can be identified by looking at factors that...
When you’re divorcing, the one thing you’re trying to avoid is being left with so much less than you had in your marriage that your life becomes difficult. You want to minimize the risk of losing assets that you’ve collected over time and increase the chances of...
Sharing a bed is considered a hallmark of marriage by many people. Most married couples share a bedroom and the same bed in modern America, an arrangement which always doesn't work as well as sitcoms might lead you to believe. Especially if one spouse is a light...
If you are getting a divorce and are concerned because you’re not on your home’s deed, now is a good time to talk about how equitable distribution works in Colorado. You may actually be able to claim a portion of your home’s value or even seek to keep the property in...
You and your spouse have not run into any major complications, like someone having an affair or perpetuating domestic violence, but your relationship has been stagnant for years. You simply feel that you've drifted apart and you don't want to be married anymore. As a...