Year: 2021

While more-or-less equally shared parenting time is more common than ever after couples split up, most exes don’t split their time with their children equally. In most of these cases, it’s still the mother who gets the bulk of the parenting responsibilities. Multiple studies, however, have shown that children do better when they spend close…

With highly contested issues at play, such as child custody and property division, it is hardly surprising that many divorces involve heated disagreements between spouses. Nevertheless, does conflict actually benefit you in any way? In short, the answer is no. Effective methods of reducing conflict during a separation certainly warrant further consideration. Not only can…

In a lot of ways, your marital relationship may end before you actually divorce. Many people reach a point of emotional separation from their spouse around the time that one spouse files for divorce. While you think of your marriage as over, it technically still legally exists until a Colorado judge finalizes your divorce. Depending…

When you divorce or separate from the other parent of your child, you will typically have an obligation to provide financial support for your children. Child support payments in Colorado help the parent with more parental responsibilities to meet all of the needs of the children. As the parent paying support, you need to balance…

The first Monday after the start of the new year has been nicknamed “Divorce Day” by many family law firms — in large part because that’s when the first wave of new clients seeking a divorce comes through their doors. The reasons people wait until January are highly varied and personal, but the holiday season…

Learning that your marriage has come to an end might be shocking. While it’s easy to get lost in all the negative aspects of the split, you have to try to keep your focus so you can get through the legal process of ending the marriage. This isn’t always easy, but your mindset might help…

In Colorado, as in many other states, the law requires the fair, just or equitable division of marital property when a couple divorces. In theory, whatever you buy or earn during your marriage belongs both to you and your spouse. If you don’t have a marital agreement and can’t reach your own property settlement, then…

Divorce forces you to rebuild your life, sometimes almost from scratch. You need to find a way to support not only yourself but also your children after splitting your assets with your ex. People often find themselves living in short-term apartments or even moving in with family so that they can rebuild after a divorce….

When you file for divorce in Colorado, you and your spouse must disclose your property to one another and the courts. Unfortunately, some people will try to game this process by engaging in unethical behavior. Some people hide assets and lie about what they own. Others will try to diminish the marital estate to reduce…

When married couples with children divorce or unmarried parents break up, they typically have to find a way to split parental rights and responsibilities. In Colorado, both parents have a right to seek shared parenting time and to play a role in the decision-making regarding their children, provided that their involvement is in the best…