Category: Divorce

In Colorado, divorce is classified as contested or uncontested. A divorce is contested if a couple cannot resolve child custody, spousal support, or other issues on their own. Alternatively, a divorce is uncontested if no such issues exist and both parties are in agreement on the terms of their separation. Trust a lawyer to teach…

Divorce is one of the hardest things you can ever go through. In the mix of your emotions, you have to somehow find the strength to figure out finances and who gets what for property and belongings. Danielsen Westhoff understands how personal and sensitive this is, and a Broomfield alimony lawyer can help you tackle each step…

Deciding to divorce is difficult. Sometimes, you may get lucky, and your partner will agree to everything you request, making it a relatively quick and painless process. Other times, it may be more challenging if you aren’t more or less on the same page as your spouse, as is often the case. It is not…

When you receive an inheritance during your marriage, those funds or other assets are considered separate property under Colorado law. That means if you were to file for divorce, those funds would not be split as a component of your divorce, even if you received them during your marriage. It is critical to understand this…

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…