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Much has been written in recent years about the so-called "grey divorce" trend. As the baby boomer generation ages more couples over 50 are getting divorced. Divorce late in life raises special issues, especially when it comes to property division. For many older...

Many married couples in Longmont amass a variety of assets over time. Some of these assets come in the form of job benefits, such as restricted stock and stock options. And, just like any other property gained during the marriage, restricted stock and stock options...

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...

In any type of litigation, trial experience is a big advantage. This is especially true in family law. Getting a fair result in a divorce, asset division, child custody or child support proceeding is not just a matter of filling out the right forms and filing them...

Many divorced people in Colorado are probably unaware that they can collect Social Security benefits based on their ex-spouse's record. There are some requirements for eligibility: the marriage must have lasted at least ten years; the couple must be divorced for at...

International child abduction cases are more common than many people realize. A recent post in this blog told the story of a Colorado man who fought for years to bring his daughters home after their mother took them to Argentina in defiance of a court order. Parents...