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Boulder County residents who've been through a divorce know that it can be an exhausting experience. Among the most stressful parts of the process is the division of assets. In many cases the property division is negotiated, sometimes during a long and grueling...

Colorado readers of this blog may have heard that Coldplay singer Chris Martin and actress Gwyneth Paltrow recently announced that they plan to divorce. The couple have been married for 10 years and have two children. When a high-profile couple with significant...

In Colorado, allegations of drug abuse by a parent can have devastating consequences for that parent in a child custody dispute. Allegations of lying to the court about drug use will only make things worse. A New York woman found this out the hard way when she lost...

Colorado residents who've been through a divorce know that the financial adjustment can be a challenge, to say the least. This is especially so for a former spouse who elected to put a career on hold to stay home and care for the children. The story of one woman...

In Colorado, property obtained during the marriage by either spouse is considered marital property, and is divided equitably between the parties. Property either spouse brought to the marriage is separate property. Separate property is not divided in a divorce; it...

Colorado parents going through a divorce have a lot to think about. If the kids are young, child custody, visitation and child support issues are probably foremost in the parents' minds. But parents also need to think about how they are going to pay for...

As smartphone technology has taken off over the past few years, it is not surprising that someone has invented a divorce app. What may be surprising is that there are now literally hundreds of them available. Colorado couples going through a divorce may be wondering...

The good thing about divorce is that it gives a former spouse the chance at a new start in life. But sometimes divorce brings issues to light that make it hard to leave the old life behind. Every year some divorced Colorado couples are likely to be reminded of their...

Many Colorado readers will remember British comedian John Cleese from his days with Monty Python. A few years ago Cleese hit the road with a stand-up act and called it "The Alimony Tour." He wasn't being entirely tongue-in-cheek; according to Cleese, he has had to do...

When wealthy people divorce, whether in Colorado or elsewhere, the financial repercussions sometimes go beyond the couple and their immediate circle. That appears to be the case in a divorce currently in progress between a husband and wife who were among the elite of...