How children will be raised and shared between their parents is often a major concern for Colorado residents who choose to go through divorce. In Colorado courts are involved in the process of ensuring that the divorce litigants understand their parental...
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Money matters are paramount during a divorce
Most people work their entire lives to build up their wealth, save for the future and then enjoy their retirement years without having to worry about where their money will come from. When they plan for the future some Colorado residents are able to build significant...
Will I receive enough alimony to maintain my standard of living?
Although divorce is a legal process it affects more than a person's status as single or married. It may wage an emotional war on their energy and happiness and it may significantly change the way that they look at their assets and money. In Colorado marital couples...
Valuation can be key component of equitable division process
When a Longmont resident takes a tally of the many items of property they own, the list may look something like this: a family home; one or more automobiles, furniture, artwork and other decorative household items, clothing and jewelry, musical instruments, books and...
Conditions exist for alimony payments to be tax deductible
During a Colorado divorce, a court may order one of the parties to pay the other alimony for the financial maintenance of the recipient. Support of this nature can be a significant expense for the paying party but in some cases, that individual may be able to deduct...
We help parents secure child support for their kids
Raising a child in Colorado is expensive. Aside from meeting a child's basic needs by keeping a roof over their head, food on their plates and clothing on their bodies, parents must make sure their children have what they need to be successful in school and the other...
Will my child’s wishes be considered in a child custody case?
When a Colorado family splits up due to parental separation or divorce, the weight that the children must bear can be extraordinary. In some cases, children may have to move out of the homes they have known their entire lives or split their time between the households...
Alimony is a legal obligation between ex-spouses
This Boulder County family law blog has addressed a number of topics related to the important and often necessary subject of alimony. Alimony can be ordered by courts so that one spouse may maintain their standard of living in the wake of a divorce that may otherwise...
I want the house. Will I get it in my divorce?
Property settlement agreements and negotiations can be difficult to work out as Colorado couples end their marriages through divorce. They may disagree about how to divide or dispose of major assets and pieces of property. It often seems that the family home causes...
Documents you may need if your ex stops paying alimony
Not every divorce will result in an award of alimony. After evaluating the petition of the requesting spouse, a Colorado court may determine if the requesting party will be financially disadvantaged after the marriage is over and if they will need support from their...