Category: Divorce

Colorado courts serve constituents better by scheduling a preliminary review of a divorce case to grasp its dynamics and each partner’s understanding of the other’s position. Colorado divorce petitions do not always provide essential details about a divorce. An initial status conference (ISC) provides an overview of a divorce case for the divorcing parties, their…

Asset division in divorce is often a contentious issue, but this can be especially true when you have valuable assets such as a business that you must value. The best way to ensure a fair business valuation during a divorce is to work with an experienced Broomfield business valuation lawyer who can connect you with…

If you are dividing retirement assets after a divorce in Broomfield, Colorado, you may need something called a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO). A QDRO is a court order that lets retirement accounts like 401(k)s or pensions be split without early withdrawal penalties, as long as the division is part of a family law judgment….

Colorado allows couples to convert a legal separation into a divorce after the separation has been in place for at least six months. Either spouse can request the change by filing a formal motion with the court. This option can be helpful for people who originally chose separation but have since decided they are ready…

Colorado is a no-fault divorce state. This means that if you want to file for a divorce, you do not need to prove that your spouse is at fault or did anything wrong to prove your separation is warranted. Rather, you can request a divorce based on an irretrievable breakdown of your marriage. A Broomfield…

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…