The end of any Colorado marriage is a difficult time. As much as both partners may want to move on and start their new lives, sometimes, challenges in the divorce take time to work through. This is particularly true when the issues are contentious and require complex...
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Understanding common-law marriage in Colorado (Part 2)
We will continue our discussion of common-law marriage this week on our Boulder County divorce law blog. With an understanding of the background of common-law marriage and how it generally works, let's look at what happens when challenges arise in a common-law...
Understanding common-law marriage in Colorado (Part 1)
Last month, on our Boulder County divorce law blog, we spent some time on a story about unexpected complications following a common-law marriage. One former partner did not anticipate having to deal with property division issues because she and her former live-in...
What child custody can look like after divorce
All relationships have their ups and downs. Starting a family is certainly a positive and exciting event for married couples in Colorado. And to go with the up, comes one of the most devastating downs, which is divorce. With the national divorce rate hanging around 50...
Don’t try to handle child custody matters alone
A divorce is one of the most stressful experiences anyone can go through. From the emotional impact to the great uncertainty involved, there are many elements of the situation that are hard to cope with. When children are involved, however, all of that stress and...
Property division can take common-law spouses by surprise
Many couples in Boulder County are taking longer to tie the knot than previous generations. Some spend time living together, perhaps commingling their finances or even raising children together before marrying. However, even without a traditional marriage, these...
What will divorce do to my retirement plan?
Important financial considerations can sometimes overlooked during a stressful divorce. Divorce can be a difficult process, so it isn't surprising that both parties may just want it to be over with as soon as possible. While many people going through this emotional...
Understanding child custody
The most sensitive and emotionally trying legal issue in many divorces is child custody. Coming to a just division of parenting time can spark and ignite some unpleasant feelings and emotions, but it is important to be remain collected through this process. It is...
To sell or keep: what to do with the family home during divorce
Divorce can be a draining process for the unprepared. From the events leading to the divorce to the years following, the effects of divorce could ripple into every aspect of a person's life. Unfortunately, even confident couples that are intent on handling the process...
How is child support calculated in Colorado?
Child support payments are not a penalty imposed on parents who do not have physical custody of their kids. In fact, child support payments are an opportunity for custodial and noncustodial parents alike to provide their kids with the support they require to thrive...