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Should I prepare for a divorce in secret?
If you are unhappy in your marriage, this is probably no secret between you and your spouse. It's likely that your spouse knows that you are unhappy in your marriage at some level. However, this does not necessarily mean that they will be expecting you to get a...
Can your spouse stake a claim to your work bonus or commission when you divorce?
While many individuals receive the same weekly salary, others receive a base salary and commissions, bonuses or other perks and thus have varying income each week. You may find it a bit concerning to find out that what can happen with this compensation in divorce...
After your ex leaves with the kids, when you can see them again?
Divorce takes some people by surprise. You may have known your marriage wasn't in the best shape, but you didn't expect to get served with divorce paperwork. The only thing worse than encountering an unexpected process server while going about your day is going home...
Child support and college in Colorado: What parents need to know
When you had your child, you probably started planning ahead for their future needs almost immediately. That may have even included plans for college. Now, however, you’re getting divorced. Child support is likely to become a big part of your expenses, and you are...
As a stepparent, is visitation even an option when you divorce?
When you fall in love with someone who already has kids, those children become part of your life and your extended family. When you marry someone with children, you probably hope that your new, blended family will be a lifetime commitment. Unfortunately, even those...
Can you start dating before your Colorado divorce is final?
You stayed married far longer than you should have, and you’re glad that you’re finally almost free. Your divorce is on the horizon, and you’ve met someone new. Is it wise, however, to start dating before your divorce is officially over? It depends. Here are a few...
What you need to know about how living arrangements can affect custody
A family law judge's primary responsibility is to make choices that they deem to be in your child's best interest. There are various factors that the court takes into account when deciding custody, including the child's age and gender. One thing that may surprise you,...
Dealing with concerns about the financial impact of alimony
If you are facing the prospect of a divorce, you'll have many interests that you'll want to protect. If you have children, it is likely that your first thought will be concerned with their emotional well-being and how their future could be affected by this huge shift...
What can I pay for with the child support my child receives?
Every biological parent has an obligation to take care of their child unless they sign over their parental rights. A judge generally orders non-custodial parents to pay child support to cover their child's basic necessities. It's often difficult for parents to...
What are commingled assets?
You own your own assets before marriage. So does your future spouse. It does not matter how long you’ve been together. Those are your separate assets. If you get married and you mix those assets together, this is known as commingling them. Doing so may mean that your...
