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When you got married, getting divorced one day was not an option in your mind. However, things happen and life changes, sometimes in very unexpected ways. When you made the decision to divorce, you were worried how it might affect your children. The good news is that children are highly adaptable. When kids have difficulty…

While every state has its own formula for calculating child support, most of those formulas are broadly similar. In Colorado, the formula takes into account the income of both parents, the number of kids and expenses that might include daycare and medical care. Parents might negotiate an agreement or a judge could decide what the…

Fathers in Colorado who sought shared custody of their children after a divorce during the majority of the 20th century were often unsuccessful. During that time, the family courts would almost always favor the mothers when considering how to award child custody. However, in the last three decades, there has been a substantial shift in…

When you and your spouse divorced, you became former spouses; however, you didn’t become former parents. You’re still parents of the same children, and that means you and your ex will always have a connection in that sense. One or both of you might remarry. If that happens, you may encounter numerous challenges as your…

When a parent in Colorado becomes disabled due to an accident, injury or illness, it can have a substantial impact on all areas of life. Noncustodial parents with disabilities could face particular challenges making child support payments. In general, child support court orders are based on a standard formula that takes into account the parents’…

Dissolving your marriage can certainly be a tough emotional process for you and the other party. However, if the two of you have minor children together, the divorce process can take a toll on them, too. A major question you must tackle while going through the divorce process is who will end up receiving custody of…

Colorado residents going through a divorce have likely seen firsthand how difficult it can be to separate two lives that have been together for a period of time. The biggest challenge that they may face is dividing their assets. This is especially challenging if they have a co-owned house. On the surface, it may seem…

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…