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Several factors determine child custody arrangements in Colorado. However, the ultimate deciding factor in the court’s custody decision is the children’s best interests. The following outlines child custody decisions in Colorado and how the best interests of the child standard could affect a sibling custody arrangement. For case-specific information, speak with an experienced Broomfield child…

Who decides where your child will go to school after a divorce in Colorado depends on any prior school agreements and the Allocation of Parental Responsibilities outlined in your court-ordered Parenting Plan. You and your co-parent must complete and agree to a parenting plan before finalizing your divorce. If you and your spouse cannot agree…

Legal separation and divorce have similar characteristics. However, the two are fundamentally different legal actions. If you are considering either of these marital actions in Colorado, you need a firm understanding of each before deciding. The following briefly describes legal separation and divorce, along with their key points. By no means is this article a…

Parents choose to relocate for several reasons. A parent may move for a better job opportunity, to be closer to their family, or to join a new spouse. Regardless of why a parent may relocate, they must do so within the bounds of Colorado’s relocation laws. These laws vary depending upon the moving parent and…

Facing a high-asset divorce in Colorado can be daunting. While spouses in high-asset divorces must resolve the same basic issues as all divorcing spouses in Colorado, doing so can quickly become complex. The choices made by spouses in high-asset divorces can have a lifelong impact on their finances and lifestyle as well as inheritance or…

Judges in Colorado have wide discretion when it comes to awarding alimony. Although the state’s statutory guidelines only apply to marriages lasting from three to 20 years, judges review the circumstances of each case individually when a spouse requests alimony. The following article briefly discusses marriage length and its effect on Colorado spousal maintenance. For…

What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement or marital agreement is a contract signed by a couple before marriage. Its purpose is to designate spousal property rights and determine how property and spousal maintenance will be handled in the event of a divorce. Who Can Benefit from a Prenuptial Agreement? Many believe prenuptial agreements…

Meeting the demands of co-parenting can be difficult at any time of the year. Co-parenting during the holidays can place added stress on families struggling to overcome divorce and transition to a new stage in life. Help to make the most of your holiday season as a co-parent by planning and anticipating common co-parenting challenges….

If you are considering adoption in Colorado, you may be curious about the difference between open and closed adoptions. These are two distinct adoption options that offer vastly different futures for adoptive parents and their families. Open and closed adoptions pose advantages and disadvantages to adoptive parents and should be carefully contemplated before finalizing an…

An uncontested divorce may be your fastest route to a Dissolution of Marriage in Colorado. An uncontested divorce takes around three to six months to finalize. At the minimum, a Colorado divorce will take three months. This is because the court will only sign off on a divorce decree 91 days after the filing of…