On behalf of Shea L. Burchill, P.C. | Nov 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
When couples divorce in Colorado, one of the big questions is who will get the marital home. The answer is not always an easy one, and will depend on each individual couple’s circumstances. Colorado is an equitable distribution state, which means the court in a...
On behalf of Shea L. Burchill, P.C. | Nov 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
Colorado readers of this blog may recall previous posts which have commented on the high asset divorce of oil billionaire Harold Hamm and his wife. Earlier this month, and after a three-month trial, an Oklahoma judge issued a long-awaited order in the hard-fought...
On behalf of Shea L. Burchill, P.C. | Nov 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Alimony, referred to as maintenance in Colorado, is often ordered when spouses divorce after a long marriage in which one spouse had significantly greater income than the other. Alimony can help the lower-earning spouse get back on their feet financially and acquire...
On behalf of Shea L. Burchill, P.C. | Nov 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
A high asset divorce can be particularly challenging, especially for a spouse who does not have as much income as their partner. For a spouse in this situation, divorce can bring the fear of a significant drop from the lifestyle they enjoyed during the marriage. In...