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Colorado is a no-fault divorce state. This means that if you want to file for a divorce, you do not need to prove that your spouse is at fault or did anything wrong to prove your separation is warranted. Rather, you can request a divorce based on an irretrievable breakdown of your marriage. A Broomfield…

In Colorado, child support usually ends when a child turns 19. If a child is 19 and is still enrolled in high school or an equivalent program, support payments end when the child graduates or turns 21, whichever happens first. In addition, child support may no longer be required if a child is emancipated, gets…

The requirements for legal separation in Colorado include residency in the state for at least one of the spouses for a minimum of 91 days before submitting a petition. If a couple has children, their kids must reside in the state for at least 182 days or since birth. In addition, the couple must reach…

In Colorado, divorce is classified as contested or uncontested. A divorce is contested if a couple cannot resolve child custody, spousal support, or other issues on their own. Alternatively, a divorce is uncontested if no such issues exist and both parties are in agreement on the terms of their separation. Trust a lawyer to teach…

Family planning and reproduction laws are often an immense source of stress for families in Colorado. Whether you choose to support a child in need or pursue growing your family through surrogacy, the legal process can be extensive and overwhelming, and the last thing you want to do is leave a legal loophole because you…

The choice to adopt is a large and deeply personal decision. While it is not a decision to make lightly, it is one that can have a positive effect that ripples through generations. The process is not simple and requires a significant amount of time and energy. However, working with a Brookfield adoption attorney from Danielsen Westhoff…

The division of marital property can lead to contentious disputes, often prolonging the divorce process. Couples in a Broomfield high-asset divorce can benefit from mediation to navigate conflict and provide a more efficient path to the dissolution of marriage. Reducing conflict in a high-asset divorce offers immediate and lasting benefits. Mediation Creates a Neutral Environment Litigating a…

Couples have options on how to handle divorce proceedings in Colorado. Understanding the differences between litigation and mediation in divorce allows you to take more control over the outcome of a Colorado divorce. While Colorado family courts may require mediation before pursuing litigation in the divorce process, having crucial information about both approaches to dissolving a…

How long a person must pay alimony (maintenance) is based in large part on how long the marriage lasted. Colorado legislators developed guidelines to help judges determine how much alimony should be paid and for how long. However, the guidelines are not mandatory and judges still retain discretion when it comes to the duration of…

When alimony (also called spousal maintenance or spousal support) is awarded to one spouse during or after a divorce it is intended to provide financial support until the receiving spouse can become financially independent. Maintenance payments may continue for a specific length of time or until a specific event takes place. In some cases, they…