Category: Property Division

Property division can take a long time to negotiate during a Colorado divorce. The longer spouses have stayed married, the more assets they likely own jointly and have to account for as they separate their lives. Spouses want to ensure they receive their fair share of the marital estate so that they can begin rebuilding…

Most people who get divorced decide to sell their house. If they own the home together, this is the easiest option. For one thing, this gets them both off of the joint mortgage that they signed together. For another, it means that they earn money in the sale of the home and so they can…

The division of marital wealth is a significant part of many a divorce. However, not everyone understands how things work, more so when it comes to apportioning debt. Yet, the financial obligations you will have to shoulder when the divorce is crucial in planning for the future. Here is what you need to know about…

No one enters into a marriage expecting it to end in divorce, but unfortunately, it does happen far too often. When going through a divorce, one of the most important things to consider is how you will divide the marital assets. You could receive far less than you deserve if you are not careful. How…

People who are going through a divorce have a lot to think about. While you might be focused on making sure the assets are divided properly, there’s one more thing to consider: Your marital debts. Marital debts are often a challenge to deal with because property division is a civil matter. This means that creditors…

In Colorado, as in many other states, the law requires the fair, just or equitable division of marital property when a couple divorces. In theory, whatever you buy or earn during your marriage belongs both to you and your spouse. If you don’t have a marital agreement and can’t reach your own property settlement, then…

When you file for divorce in Colorado, you and your spouse must disclose your property to one another and the courts. Unfortunately, some people will try to game this process by engaging in unethical behavior. Some people hide assets and lie about what they own. Others will try to diminish the marital estate to reduce…

There are many different ways that you can handle your home in a Colorado divorce. Keeping the property is only one option. You could convert it to a rental or agree to sell it and share any proceeds from the transaction with your ex. Some people immediately assume that keeping the house is what they…

You probably do not need anyone to tell you that divorce can bring out a person’s worst behavior. Still, for those getting divorced in Broomfield, Colorado, it cannot hurt to revisit this issue, especially if you want to do all you can to ensure a fair property split. One example of immoral behavior some spouses…

When a couple decides who gets what in a divorce, the focus is quite frequently on who gets to keep certain assets. The house, the retirement accounts and even the pets in the family will be focal points in the process. Your credit card balances or student loans are something you probably don’t think about…