divorce
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. […]
New Tax Act Brings Changes to the Child Tax Credit
February 23,2018
With 2018 in full swing, there have been tax changes that recently passed that double the amount Colorado families can claim under the Child Tax Credit. In 2018, the previous $1,000 tax credit for each child was increased to $2,000. The Child Tax Credit applies for each child under the age of 17. The Act […]
Is Collaborative Divorce Right for You?
February 20,2018
What is “Collaborative Divorce Law”? Collaborative Divorce Law is a process of resolving family law disputes without going to court. Attorneys and clients alike have long recognized the negative impact that litigation has on parties and their children. Studies have shown that the majority of parents going through a separation or divorce are unsatisfied with […]
New Tax Law May Lead to Surge in Divorces
February 16,2018
Benjamin Franklin once quipped that nothing in this world is certain except for death and taxes. No one likes to talk about either, which is similar to divorce. It may not be as inevitable, but according to the U.S. Census Bureau nearly 50 percent of all marriages will end in divorce. In Aspen, the rate […]