Learning that your marriage has come to an end might be shocking. While it’s easy to get lost in all the negative aspects of the split, you have to try to keep your focus so you can get through the legal process of ending the marriage. This isn’t always easy, but your...
Month: October 2021
What factors influence the equitable division of your assets?
In Colorado, as in many other states, the law requires the fair, just or equitable division of marital property when a couple divorces. In theory, whatever you buy or earn during your marriage belongs both to you and your spouse. If you don't have a marital agreement...
Can you leave the state with your kids after the divorce?
Divorce forces you to rebuild your life, sometimes almost from scratch. You need to find a way to support not only yourself but also your children after splitting your assets with your ex. People often find themselves living in short-term apartments or even moving in...
3 examples of dissipation that could affect your Colorado divorce
When you file for divorce in Colorado, you and your spouse must disclose your property to one another and the courts. Unfortunately, some people will try to game this process by engaging in unethical behavior. Some people hide assets and lie about what they own....
Can your ex refuse to give you time with your children?
When married couples with children divorce or unmarried parents break up, they typically have to find a way to split parental rights and responsibilities. In Colorado, both parents have a right to seek shared parenting time and to play a role in the decision-making...
Traveling out of state with your child when you have joint custody
As a parent, you’re pretty used to having a considerable amount of freedom regarding where you go with your children -- but traveling takes on new complications once you’re separated or divorced from your co-parent and you have a joint custody agreement. If you have...