Category: Divorce

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 for a while, your spouse…

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 fair to all parties. This system relies upon both spouses being fully…

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. Effective methods of reducing conflict during a separation certainly warrant further consideration. Not only can…

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 legally exists until a Colorado judge finalizes your divorce. Depending…

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 varied and personal, but the holiday season…

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 mindset might help…

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 with family so that they can rebuild after a divorce….

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 spend more money, waste more…

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 a big impact on how it goes. The last…

If you plan to relocate with your children after a divorce, you need to start the process of planning for that relocation from the very beginning. You’ll want to find ways to prove that the move is in your children’s best interests and that you are moving because they’ll have more opportunities or support in…