On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Dec 17, 2020 | Property Division
You own your own assets before marriage. So does your future spouse. It does not matter how long you’ve been together. Those are your separate assets. If you get married and you mix those assets together, this is known as commingling them. Doing so may mean that your...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Oct 22, 2020 | Property Division
Marriage is about love, but divorce is all business. In particular, you have to get down to the “nuts and bolts” of dividing up the marital property. When it comes to big things — like real estate, vehicles and investments — you may need to negotiate with...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Sep 11, 2020 | Property Division
One of the most important things to do during your divorce is to show which of your assets are marital and which are separate. Initially, you should sit down and list out all of your property and debts. Once you have a list of your assets, take a look and see which...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Aug 14, 2020 | Property Division
One of the biggest bones of contention in any divorce can be how to divide your property. Colorado law uses the concept of equitable division for marital property. If you can reach an agreement with your spouse about who keeps what, so much the better. Failing that,...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Jul 28, 2020 | Property Division
Dividing the family home during divorce can be overwhelming. It can be helpful for couples who have made the decision to divorce and are facing property division concerns, including the family home, to be familiar with the different options for dividing a family home....
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Jul 14, 2020 | Property Division
Along with the personal and emotional turmoil that accompanies many Colorado divorces, property division and how it will be addressed is a common concern for many couples. Although this often recedes to the background as a case moves forward, it can present myriad...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Jun 4, 2020 | Property Division
When you get divorced in Colorado, you will have to split up your assets, debts and parental rights and responsibilities. Some couples can complete the process quickly and easily because they have a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement that outlines how they want to...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | May 27, 2020 | Property Division
When a couple in Colorado decides to end their marriage, one topic that may weigh heavy on their mind is how to divide their property. After all, oftentimes marital assets such as the family house, automobiles, investments and more are some of the most valuable pieces...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Apr 6, 2020 | Property Division
Other than one’s house, a resident of the Denver area may have most of her wealth wrapped up in a 401(k) or other type of retirement plan. These are very popular benefits which employers in the private sector frequently offer to their employees. These plans help...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Mar 3, 2020 | Property Division
Those couples undergoing a divorce or legal separation in Colorado will have to divide up the property between them. Like most other states, Colorado is what is called an equitable division state. This means that, assuming the couple cannot work out an agreement...
