Category: Divorce

When spouses pursue a divorce, an imbalance of finances between the two parties is a frequent issue. For example, one party may be the breadwinner, while the other is a stay-at-home parent. While this arrangement may be agreeable for the spouses during their marriage, this may no longer be enough to support the lesser-earning spouse…

When planning to get married, signing a prenuptial agreement or prenup may be part of your planning process. For some, a prenuptial agreement can feel distrustful of your spouse, or it may feel as though you are preparing for divorce before you are married. However, a prenuptial agreement can provide certain safeguards and protections for both spouses,…

Legal separation and divorce have similar characteristics. However, the two are fundamentally different legal actions. If you are considering either of these marital actions in Colorado, you need a firm understanding of each before deciding. The following briefly describes legal separation and divorce, along with their key points. By no means is this article a…

Parents choose to relocate for several reasons. A parent may move for a better job opportunity, to be closer to their family, or to join a new spouse. Regardless of why a parent may relocate, they must do so within the bounds of Colorado’s relocation laws. These laws vary depending upon the moving parent and…

Facing a high-asset divorce in Colorado can be daunting. While spouses in high-asset divorces must resolve the same basic issues as all divorcing spouses in Colorado, doing so can quickly become complex. The choices made by spouses in high-asset divorces can have a lifelong impact on their finances and lifestyle as well as inheritance or…

Judges in Colorado have wide discretion when it comes to awarding alimony. Although the state’s statutory guidelines only apply to marriages lasting from three to 20 years, judges review the circumstances of each case individually when a spouse requests alimony. The following article briefly discusses marriage length and its effect on Colorado spousal maintenance. For…

An uncontested divorce may be your fastest route to a Dissolution of Marriage in Colorado. An uncontested divorce takes around three to six months to finalize. At the minimum, a Colorado divorce will take three months. This is because the court will only sign off on a divorce decree 91 days after the filing of…

Living with a narcissist is tough, and so is severing ties with them. Life can become exponentially difficult if you are planning to divorce a narcissistic spouse with whom you have a child. Here are a couple of tips that can help you protect your child while divorcing an unusually difficult spouse. Listen to your…

Divorce can be a complex and emotional process that can become even more complicated when a family business is involved. Couples who own a business must navigate a minefield of legal, financial and emotional issues when they decide to end their marriage. Will it be business as usual? Who will retain control now that you…

The process of navigating a divorce can be an emotionally challenging undertaking. It is important to understand that the way you manage your social media presence during this period can have a significant impact on both your personal and legal well-being. While it’s natural to want to share your life experiences with your online friends…