Child custody and visitation has gone through a lot of changes in the past decade. It used to be common for parents to split visitation into weekends and one evening during the week, but that is not how things must work anymore. Now, you have the option to create your...
Colorado Family Law Blog
What are your biggest worries in divorce?
It may be perfectly clear to you that divorce is the best way to better your life, but that doesn’t mean that everything will go off as planned. You’re sure to face a variety of challenges before, during and after the divorce process. A clear understanding of your...
How can you have the prenup conversation?
While prenuptial agreements are more common among millennials, they are still a complex topic. Many people are still sensitive when their partners bring up prenups. There are a lot of reasons for this. On one hand, your partner may think that you are accusing him or...
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 can unmarried fathers protect their parental rights?
Unmarried fathers love and care for their kids in the same ways that married fathers do, but they can face challenges when it comes to securing parenting time. Custody can be a tricky issue in cases where the biological father and mother are not married, and dads may...
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...
Do I need a prenuptial agreement?
It used to be that prenuptial agreements were solely the provenance of the rich and famous, but that is changing. While many may find that prenuptial agreements lack overt romance, the practical nature of a good prenuptial agreement is gaining traction among...