When parenting time (formerly child custody) is an issue, we are frequently asked whether a child gets to “choose” where they live or has other rights in a divorce. Many clients have heard stories that there is an “age of consent,” and many of our clients were, or...
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Do you need to ask for spousal maintenance when you file divorce?
There are many unknown factors when you start thinking about divorce. Will you or your ex stay in the home you shared? Will you be able to support yourself if you have stayed home for part of your marriage? Fear of the unknown and lack of legal understanding can...
Why do divorces rise in January?
For many people, the goal while entering the new year is "positive change." They may try to change personally or professionally. They may concentrate on habits they want to end or goals they want to achieve. A lot of couples decide to change their relationship...
Do differences of opinion lead to divorce?
You always knew that you and your spouse did not hold the same positions on everything, but you didn’t realize how drastically different your opinions were until you got married. It has really put some strain on the relationship. You start wondering if people get...
How to protect against a marital property dispute
When you realize that divorce is in your future, it’s time to turn your attention to details such as property division. Doing so means gaining a clear understanding of the differences between marital and separate property. As the name suggests, marital property is...
Should you sell the house when you get divorced?
Deciding what to do with your home when you get divorced is incredibly important. If you own it outright, it’s probably the most valuable asset you and your spouse have. Even if you have a mortgage, you may have a lot of equity value in the house and the financial...
Protect your mental health during divorce from a narcissist
Most people who go through a divorce might realize early on that they’re going to have to deal with a lot of stress. While it’s sometimes possible for a divorce to happen peacefully, being married to a narcissist is one of the times when you need to come to terms with...
The difference between a contested and uncontested divorce
When going through a divorce, you'll likely have two priorities: making sure that you get an optimum divorce settlement, and making sure that you get through the process as smoothly as possible. These two priorities are not necessarily mutually exclusive: It can be...
What happens to debt in a Colorado divorce?
When you divorce, it is not just the riches you need to divide but also the debt. When divorcing in Colorado, the first step is to distinguish the marital property from each spouse's separate property. Separate property includes assets brought into a marriage by one...
Can you prevent your ex’s new partner from parenting your kids?
Sometimes, marriages end in divorce because one spouse starts a new relationship. Other times, people start new relationships shortly after a divorce. You may have accepted the reality of divorce in Colorado, which includes the fact that you and your spouse are...