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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…

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….

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…

When married couples with children divorce or unmarried parents break up, they typically have to find a way to split parental rights and responsibilities. In Colorado, both parents have a right to seek shared parenting time and to play a role in the decision-making regarding their children, provided that their involvement is in the best…

As a parent, you’re pretty used to having a considerable amount of freedom regarding where you go with your children — but traveling takes on new complications once you’re separated or divorced from your co-parent and you have a joint custody agreement. If you have joint custody with your ex-spouse, you both share parental responsibilities…

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…

With children, life can sometimes be unpredictable. Sometimes your kids may get along, but in other cases, they may not. One may be much older than a younger sibling and want more independence and to have friends over to participate in teenager-appropriate activities. You may feel the need to shield a younger child from your…

There is no doubt that going through a divorce can be difficult and upsetting. Some people may turn to drinking alcohol to cope. Others may start to use substances like sleep aids or anxiety medications to get through the day. If you believe that you have developed a dependency on drugs or alcohol or are…

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…