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...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Nov 5, 2019 | Property Division
When Colorado couples decide to divorce, the family home can be one of the most difficult items to divide. It is often a family’s largest single asset, while many owners also carry substantial mortgages. The home often also carries a significant amount of...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Aug 29, 2019 | Property Division
When couples in Colorado get divorced, one spouse may try to conceal assets from the other person. One way to do this is to hide portions of one’s income, such as bonuses, commissions and dividends. For example, a person may receive a year-end bonus but ask an...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Jul 1, 2019 | Property Division
Some people may assume that if they keep their marital finances separate, a court will not require them to split any of that property in case of divorce. In an equitable division state like Colorado, the assets that individuals earn may be considered their own...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | May 20, 2019 | Property Division
When Colorado couples decide to divorce, one of the biggest questions is what will happen to the family home. This is often the largest asset that is acquired during the marriage. Furthermore, many people become emotionally attached to the family home. In many cases,...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Mar 25, 2019 | Property Division
Colorado couples often look at three basic options when determining what to do with the marital home after a divorce. These include retaining the original joint mortgage, refinancing the joint mortgage or assuming the original mortgage. Each option has its pros and...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Feb 26, 2019 | Property Division
When people in Colorado suspect infidelity, they may not first think of the financial side of the issue. However, carrying on an affair is often an expensive project. People buy gifts, rent hotel rooms or go out to fancy dates. In some cases, individuals may establish...
