A Colorado couple moving forward with a divorce has a great number of issues that have to be considered. For many, it is not a simple matter of ending the union and moving on with their lives. It can even go beyond the family matters, if there are children, and how...
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How can a child support order be changed in Colorado?
When one parent in Colorado is ordered to pay child support to the other parent, it might seem as if the amount is set in stone and cannot be changed. This, however, is not the case. It is possible to change a child support order. Understanding the criteria for this...
Understanding how to approach a gray divorce
Divorce can be emotionally and financially challenging. When a divorce occurs later in life, the financial impact can be amplified. Divorcing later in life provides less time to rebuild. A university study found that the rate of divorce for couples over 50 doubled...
What factors does a court weigh in a property division?
When the marriage of a Colorado couple ends in divorce, their marital property will be equitably divided between the spouses according to state law. This means that the marital property of the couple is to be fairly split between the two. This blog post will give a...
Charlie Sheen, exes agree to reduction in child support payments
While parents in Boulder County may prioritize the paying of child support amounts owed, the periodic amounts themselves are not always set in stone. This is because the overarching principle in setting child support payments is the best interest of the child. There...
What are the tax consequences of alimony payments?
When folks in Longmont think about the obligations that a divorced person might have, alimony will likely be among the first things thought of. The truth is that alimony orders are less common today than they were in the past. Still, if spouses were married for a long...
How does child custody work in Colorado?
When parents decide to split up at the end of a marriage or relationship, the issue of child custody will probably be foremost in their minds. Sometimes, parents are able to agree on a parenting plan that takes the best interests of the child into account. Other...
Property interests can be contentious for divorcing spouses
Many people in Boulder County have probably heard that the divorce rate has gone up lately among people aged 50 and older. This means that many people who thought that they were well on their way to "happily ever after" either find themselves considering divorce or...
Is my inheritance subject to equitable distribution in a divorce?
Many people in Longmont have had the experience of inheriting money or property from someone. Whether the benefactor is a parent or a distant relative you barely knew, the inheritance probable came after that person's death. There is a good chance that the question...
Challenges with the child support program
Parents in Colorado and other states across the nation base many of their decisions on the best interests of their children, whether it is a major or minor life event. However, when it comes to the financial needs of a child, a parent will often work endlessly to...
