One constant in life is change so for many families modifications to divorce-related agreements and orders may be needed as life moves forward following a divorce. In general, divorce-related modifications may be possible if one or both of the parties has a continuing...
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How do courts decide child custody issues in Colorado?
When a married couple decides to divorce, or when an unmarried couple decides not to cohabit, decisions must be made regarding the upbringing of any children the couple may have. Sometimes these couples are able to agree on issues such as where the children will live...
A child support primer for Colorado parents
Whenever one parent in Colorado is granted custody of a child, the other parent often has to pay child support. This can happen if the parents divorce or separate. It can also happen when only one unmarried parent has custody of the child. It's helpful to think of the...
Some basics about how divorce can affect a retirement plan
Saving for retirement can be a good idea, and many people in Boulder County use various ways to save money for retirement and realize tax benefits. These ways include pension plans, 401(k) plans and other kinds of retirement plans. Usually creditors cannot touch these...
Will alimony be a negotiated factor in your divorce?
As readers of this Longmont family law blog may know, a divorce does not necessarily mean that the lives of two former marital partners are completely split. If they share children, former married couples may endure long-term contact with each other in order to...
Divorce presents extra challenges when a couple owns a business
It is not uncommon in Colorado for a business to be owned and operated by a husband and wife. However, if the couple gets divorced, they will have to work through some complex property division issues and make some major decisions about the future of the business....
Understanding income enforcement for delinquent payments
When a supporting parent in Colorado is confronted with accusations of a failure to pay child support, or a parent who is supposed to be receiving payments has not been getting the payments on time and in full, both must understand how the state deals with this. There...
Parenting time and child support are separate issues in Colorado
Parents who never married may have to deal with parenting time and child support issues at some point. When parents divorce, these issues are addressed as part of the divorce proceeding. But if the parents never married, one parent - typically the one caring for the...
How does divorce affect an existing estate plan in Colorado?
A Colorado spouse going through a high asset divorce has a lot to think about. Asset valuation and division can be particularly complex and contentious. Another issue a divorcing spouse should be aware of is the effect of the divorce on an existing estate plan. Under...
Colorado parents should understand their child custody rights
In child custody matters, a Colorado court will primarily base its decision on what is in the best interests of the child. This does not mean, however, that parents have no say when it comes to child custody issues. The court will consider the parents' wishes in...
