Going through a divorce can be an emotionally wrenching time. Unfortunately, it is also a time when spouses need to make some important financial decisions that may affect them for years to come. Some of the most important financial decisions arise in the property...
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Valuing marital property in Colorado
In a Colorado divorce involving a couple with significant property, accurate valuation of assets is critical for a just distribution. If your spouse offers to let you keep the house as long as they get to keep the art collection, you'll need to know what both are...
More college degrees may be behind falling Colorado divorce rate
A few months ago this blog divorce commented on a decline in the national divorce rate that has been ongoing for about three decades. Now a recent analysis of health records and court filings by Colorado Public Radio confirms that Colorado's divorce rate is also...
Special rules apply to military divorces in Colorado
A significant number of Colorado residents are currently serving in the U.S. Military and deployed across the nation and around the world. Colorado is also home to several military bases and installations. When military personnel get divorced, there are some special...
How does the timing of divorce affect tax filing status?
As Colorado residents approach the annual income tax filing deadline, many are beginning to gather their records together for purposes of preparing their returns. Those who are in the process of divorce may have questions about their filing status. In general, the tax...
Experienced counsel for Colorado child custody cases
Child custody is probably the most emotionally wrenching issue in most Colorado divorces. Many parents fear what effect their divorce will have on their children's emotional well-being. At our law firm, making sure the children will have a stable and secure...
Actor James Caan files divorce papers for third time
When a high-profile couple gets divorced, it reminds the rest of us that wealth and fame don't necessarily bring marital happiness. The rich and famous, it turns out, have troubles just like everyone else. The latest example of this is James Caan, who recently filed...
How does divorce affect Social Security benefits?
Colorado spouses who are planning to divorce have a lot to think about, including child custody, alimony and asset division. One issue they may not think about is Social Security benefits. But it's an issue that should not be overlooked. Divorced spouses have the...
Bill would reconcile gay marriage and civil unions in Colorado
When a U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturned Colorado's same-sex marriage ban last October, it was cause for celebration by proponents of marriage equality. But the legalization of same-sex marriage has created some potential legal issues for couples who had previously...
How Colorado courts determine parenting time
Child custody and visitation rights are often the most emotional and difficult issues for parents going through divorce. In Colorado, the legislature some years ago adopted the terms "parenting responsibilities" to encompass all the duties parents owe their children,...
