Year: 2018

Colorado readers know that divorce is complicated. It is not easy to traverse this challenging and emotional process, and if you have kids, your focus may be on their well-being and a fair custody order. There are many important issues to think about, and you would be wise not to overlook your future financial interests. …

According to a 2016 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers survey, retirement accounts were among the assets fought over the most in a divorce. For those in Colorado and elsewhere who are splitting a 401(k) in a divorce, it is important to do so correctly. Otherwise, a taxable event may occur, which could reduce the value…

With the holiday season setting in, you may be spending your time making a list of gifts to purchase for loved ones and making travel plans to visit family and friends. However, if you and your spouse have decided to part ways, you may be approaching this time of year with somewhat less enthusiasm, especially…

Some Colorado fathers who are divorced or who are not married to the mother of their children might feel the system is unfairly against them. While courts are supposed to treat mothers and fathers equally, over four-fifths of custodial parents are mothers. Meanwhile, fathers may face serious consequences for failing to pay child support or…

You have finally filed for divorce, and the moment is surreal. All you can think about is how complicated and acrimonious things may become between you and the other party as you move forward with your marital breakup. Understandably, one of your main concerns may be how you will handle child custody and visitation. However,…

While it’s always difficult, divorce can be especially complicated when children are involved. Custody issues are typically a high priority for divorcing parents in Colorado. In most cases, temporary custody is worked out between the parents. However, a family court judge sometimes must decide who receives temporary custody. The best interests of the child are…

Your goal for your divorce was to make the process as painless and stress-free as possible, not only for the sake of your children, but for your own peace of mind. Knowing that you and your former spouse will have years of co-parenting to endure, you wanted to keep your relationship as civil as you…

When you make the decision to divorce your spouse, part of you may look forward to saying goodbye to your spouse and moving on with your life. However, the other part may understandably worry about how your marital breakup will affect your children. Fortunately, a majority of divorce cases that involve child custody are handled…

Your marriage is over. In fact, you may be reading this now because you are planning to file for divorce and exploring your options. As easy as it may seem to complete the process in your mind, there is one thing holding you back. You fear that divorce will have a negative effect on your…

Just as there are many ways to maintain a healthy marriage, there are many ways to end one. Divorce is the most common, while legal separation is a worthwhile solution for some. There are tangible benefits to separation — perhaps one partner requires health insurance and has a complex medical background, or maybe it always seemed…