Blog

A key part of the divorce procedure involves dividing property, finances and debt obligations. In Colorado, the courts adopt a process of equitable distribution. This means that property and other aspects related to the marriage will be divided in a manner that is fair to all parties. This system relies upon both spouses being fully…

Your co-parent has had primary custody of the children since your divorce, and you’ve faithfully paid support. Your ex, however, hasn’t been so great about your visitation rights. As a result, you’re thinking of withholding your child support until your co-parent complies with your right to parenting time. However, that decision can land you in…

If a Colorado family law judge ordered your ex to pay child support, it is reasonable for you to expect to receive that money every month. Your kids will constantly outgrow their clothing and need new supplies for school, sports and daily life. Unfortunately, some people make bad personal decisions that hinder their ability to…

One of the biggest issues in a Colorado divorce will be how you split your parental rights and responsibilities with your ex. Making sure that you get enough parenting time with your kids was probably a major priority when you first negotiated the terms of your divorce with your ex or when you went to…

Divorce means an overhaul of everyday life, especially for any children involved. Therefore, separating parents need to make the transition as seamless as possible. Unfortunately, some of these life changes brought about by divorce can cause unnecessary stress to the children who may not have the emotional maturity to process everything. It is why co-parents…

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…