Alimony, known as maintenance in Colorado, can be critical for a divorcing spouse who was dependent financially on the other spouse during the marriage. It is sometimes awarded in order to allow a former stay-at-home spouse to get the education and training needed to...

When a Colorado couple divorces, their marital property is divided on an equitable basis. Sometimes people are surprised to learn that "equitable" does not necessarily mean "equal." Instead, under Colorado law, the judge is required to divide marital property -- which...

If there was one couple in hollywood who seemed to be the perfect family; it shows that all appearances can be shattered. This is because actor and director Ben Affleck and his soon-to-be ex-wife, actress Jennifer Garner, announced their plans to divorce last week....

There is nothing romantic about a prenuptial agreement. But there are sound practical reasons to have one, and many Colorado couples have made the decision to enter into one. A prenuptial agreement can specify how a couple's property will be divided in the event of...

One of the most basic responsibilities of parenthood is the obligation to support the child financially. In Colorado this obligation generally continues until the child reaches the age of 19. It does not stop when the parents divorce, even if the child is living with...