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...
Colorado Family Law Blog
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...
Will a sleep divorce or snoring be more likely to end a marriage?
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...
Not on the deed? You may still have a claim to your home
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...
What if your spouse denies your divorce request?
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...
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver settle divorce
In 2021, there were many celebrity divorces that surprised people around the country. Among them was a high-profile divorce between Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The two, 66 and 74, finalized their divorce over a decade after they separated. This divorce is...
Bill and Melinda Gates to change the way they give after divorce
Going through a divorce in the public eye isn’t easy, because it draws attention that you might have otherwise avoided. For Bill and Melinda Gates, their divorce was anything but private. Despite going through a highly publicized divorce, both of them have stated that...
Will your spouse’s cheating impact your Colorado divorce?
Infidelity is one of the top reasons that people decide to file for divorce. Discovering an extramarital affair feels like such a deep violation that it seems like a crime. Many people still reeling from the discovery of their spouse's unfaithfulness may hope to...