Divorce

Most divorcing couples are eager to separate their property and their lives. Even before they file with the courts, one spouse may move out of the family home and establish an independent residence. Sometimes, one spouse stays in the family home. Other times, a...

You and your spouse have not been on the same page with your relationship for a long time. You both want to do different things with your lives, and that brought you to the realization that you needed to get a divorce. Since you’ve struggled with the idea of divorcing...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Going into a divorce, you know that there is a risk that you could end up in court. The truth is, though, that avoiding court could be beneficial for you and actually preferable compared to going before a judge. When you go to court over a divorce, you’re going to...

Realizing that you want to walk away from your marriage is something that usually doesn’t happen overnight. Instead, people typically think about this for a long time before they finally act on it. Some people might not realize that the timing of your divorce can have...