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Figuring income in child support cases can be complicated
Even though Colorado has standard child support guidelines which are supposed to make child support orders predictable and fair, they do not always make figuring child support easy. For example, many Colorado residents will have some special situation that makes...
Addressing parenting time interference with an ex
After a divorce or separation, the time that a parent is able to spend with their child is especially precious. When two parents share their child in a joint custody arrangement, it can be hard to say good-bye and hand over a beloved son or daughter at the end of...
What is equitable in the eyes of the family court may not be even
When you get divorced in Colorado, you will have to split up your assets, debts and parental rights and responsibilities. Some couples can complete the process quickly and easily because they have a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement that outlines how they want to...
What factors may courts consider in the property division process?
When a couple in Colorado decides to end their marriage, one topic that may weigh heavy on their mind is how to divide their property. After all, oftentimes marital assets such as the family house, automobiles, investments and more are some of the most valuable pieces...
Child custody and decision-making responsibility in Colorado
Colorado parents will undoubtedly be concerned about their children and their well-being in the event of a divorce. Decision-making responsibility is a fundamental factor in the case and should be understood from the beginning. The courts will take very seriously the...
Colorado drug laws can complicate child custody matters
The state of Colorado has become one of, if not the single most progressive state in the country when addressing drug addiction treatment and prevention. However, recently passed legislation may have some residents puzzled as to how to handle other matters that will...
How overwhelming emotions can sabotage you during a divorce
Intense emotions are a common reaction to the end of a marriage. People often go through all the stages of grief as they come to terms with the end of their marriage. Anger, denial, deep depression and many other emotions can provoke abnormal or irrational behavior in...
The ongoing obligation of child support
Each year many parents in Colorado face an issue that can cause stress and contention: child support. Whether the parents of the child in question were ever married or not, a split in the relationship will likely lead one of the parents to make a claim for child...
Stimulus Checks and What That Means for Families Who Share Custody
On March 27, 2020 President Trump signed into law the COVID-19 Stimulus Package which will provide Americans with immediate cash in an effort to help pay bills during this pandemic. According to the Stimulus Package, individual Americans who make under $75,000 a year...
How to ready your finances for divorce
Your life changes the second you decide to divorce. Even if you feel that it’s in your best interest, you can’t help but think about the impact it will have on your personal life and finances in the future. There are many steps you can take to ready your finances for...
