divorce
Thinking of Getting a Divorce? Here’s What You Need to Know.
October 15,2018
Studies have shown that the experience of separation and divorce are so traumatic as to rank second only to the death of a close loved one in terms of emotional turmoil, pain, and stress. Not only is divorce accompanied by feelings of guilt, rejection, embarrassment, and anger, but the process also causes fear and uncertainty […]
Divorce Wish List
September 13,2018
Now that you have hired a divorce lawyer, what next? Tell your attorney exactly what it is you want to get out of the divorce. Give us a specific “wish list,” detailing in writing everything you would like to have when your case is concluded: maintenance, parenting, property, etc. Below are some tips on making […]
Colorado one of the most favorable states for divorced fathers
August 15,2018
There’s a national trend for giving divorced fathers more time with their children. Last year, more than 20 states in the US considered enacting laws that encourage equal parenting time after divorce or made shared time the default. According to a recent study, parenting time varies dramatically according to what state you live in. For […]
How Will the Federal Tax Changes Affect Spousal Maintenance in Colorado?
July 05,2018
New Federal Tax Changes Affect Spousal Maintenance If you are receiving or paying spousal maintenance, if you are going through a divorce or considering divorce in the near future, the recent tax changes will likely affect you. Commencing in 2019 and as a result of the 2017 federal tax legislation, spousal maintenance is not taxable […]
Advice on Child Custody Disputes
May 22,2018
We frequently deal with high-conflict parenting disputes in our family law team. Many clients call these “custody battles.” Over the next few weeks we’re going to have several posts on various issues such as Parental Responsibilities Evaluators, a checklist for what a divorce attorney would ask about at trial, and the like. The below is […]
Annulments: Invalidity of Marriage and Civil Unions
April 25,2018
In Colorado, you can seek to have a marriage or civil union invalidated (annulled) under certain grounds. A Decree of Invalidity declares a marriage or civil union invalid as if it had never taken place. Children born of a marriage or civil union declared invalid are considered legitimate. Matters of dividing property, maintenance, child support, […]
What Happens at a Deposition
March 30,2018
In any Colorado divorce or personal injury case, the opposing lawyer has a right to take a “deposition.” This means that you will be put under oath, just as you would be in court, and the other attorney will ask questions relating to the divorce or personal injury claim. In nearly all personal injury cases […]
Colorado Prenuptial Agreements – I’ll Keep What is Mine; You Keep What is Yours
March 20,2018
You are going to get married. You have substantial wealth or maybe a well-established business. You are excited for your upcoming marriage. You do not want to take away from the excitement by doing divorce or death planning. Since you have already accumulated your wealth, there seems to be nothing to worry about, right? You […]
How to Save Money on Your Divorce Lawyer
March 14,2018
We all want to save a buck. And divorce can be expensive. Last week, I wrote about the factors involved in how much a Colorado divorce will cost. Here are some ways that will help you save money on your divorce attorney’s fees: PREPARE FOR YOUR PHONE CALLS. You are charged for every phone call with […]
How Much Will My Colorado Divorce Cost?
March 09,2018
Every person going through a Colorado divorce wants to know how much his or her case will cost if they hire an attorney. Determining the costs at the beginning of a case is difficult, if not impossible. It’s sometimes hard to make even a rough guess because the cost will depend on a number of factors. […]