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....
Colorado Family Law Blog
Can you hold your spouse accountable for financial infidelity?
When you marry someone, you give them a lot of control over your life and access to your most personal spaces. They will likely know about any medical issues you experience and will have access to your income and assets, as well as an interest in your shared marital...
4 common questions about child custody with a difficult ex
Divorce can be scary, but it may be a lot more worrisome to think about your children after a divorce. You’ll still want to see them, but you may be afraid that your ex-spouse will make that difficult. Perhaps it’s because you and your ex always fought or maybe your...
3 important considerations about marital credit card debt in divorce
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...
3 sneaky ways your ex could hide property during divorce
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...
3 family situations that may justify a postnuptial agreement
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...
2 reasons to modify your parenting plan if your ex cancels a lot
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...
Can you really “lose” your kids during divorce?
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...
What is a common-law marriage, and how does it work?
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...
Does my spouse automatically get half my assets upon divorce?
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...