When you start to consider divorce, you will likely need help and guidance. It is usually safer to get legal advice from a lawyer than from people you know who have gone through a divorce. Otherwise, you could do something that hurts your position in the upcoming...
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Ask these 3 questions before you decide to divorce
If you’re starting to worry about the state of your marriage, you’re not alone. 2020 has been a stressful year for a variety of reasons, and the economy taking a downturn has not helped. You’ve probably heard that around 50% of all marriages end in divorce in America,...
What to do if your spouse doesn’t agree with your decision to divorce
Just because you’ve decided in favor of divorce doesn’t necessarily mean that your spouse will agree. This can result in more trouble than expected, which is not what you need during such a difficult time of your life. When you introduce your plans to divorce, you...
Strategies to protect your business in a divorce
When you divorce, you and your spouse must decide how to divide your assets. Forbes explains that property division can pose challenges if the assets at stake include your business. You may protect your interests if you plan ahead to safeguard the company you have...
Your divorce should build your future, not tie you to the past
Many people start planning their divorce with scorched-earth tactics in mind. They are so angry or hurt about the end of their marriage that all they can think about is getting justice or punishing their ex in some way. This kind of approach can give people a...
Picking the right time to discuss a prenuptial agreement
Discussing a prenuptial agreement may bring with it sensitive thoughts and opinions from both parties. For many couples in Colorado, the idea of getting divorced when they have not yet married seems far-fetched and unrealistic. Couples who desire to establish a fair...
What happens when the other parent won’t pay child support?
Both Colorado parents have the obligation of financially supporting their children until they reach adulthood. Most parents take this obligation seriously, working together even after a divorce to make sure their kids have what they need for a successful future....
Dividing debts as well as assets in a divorce
Many people focus heavily on trying to protect their assets when they get divorced. Property division negotiations naturally result in some losses as couples are forced into splitting their marital estates. Along the way, however, people must also find a way to split...
Some approaches to dividing a family business during a divorce
Colorado has no shortage of entrepreneurs, and divorcing couples who started a business together often need to consider how to divide it. Under the state's equitable distribution laws, two spouses may negotiate a plan to split their business fairly. Assets acquired...
Can you afford to stay in Denver with the kids after a divorce?
In recent years, Colorado has seen a massive influx of new residents that has drastically impacted the cost of living and housing across the state. Denver is one of the markets most significantly impacted by this wave of new Colorado residents. Whether you have lived...