What Are Temporary Orders? For a spouse who is not the primary wage earner, filing for divorce or legal separation can be scary. You may be wondering how you are going to pay the bills, or how you will split parenting time. If you feel safe doing so, I also suggest...
For divorced couples with children, the subject of relocating can be tricky. Before a parent can move with the kids, he or she must get the other parent’s agreement or a court order. Failing to do this can cause a parent to be held in contempt of court. If you’re considering a relocation, here’s what you need to know.
Deciding to get divorced is a big decision, and can be harder when there are kids involved. Your kids will likely have lots of questions, and may be inclined to blame themselves for the divorce. In this blog post, I’m offering some tips on things to say or not say to...
I Am Separated From My Spouse. Can He/She Still Get Half Of My Assets? It depends. (How’s that for a typical lawyer answer?) In Colorado, there is a difference between being physically separated from your spouse (living at separate addresses) and being legally...
My Ex Is Not Allowing Me To See My Kids Although inadvisable, occasionally one party will withhold parenting time from the other parent. Generally, this is due to a dispute between the parents, most frequently over child support payments. However, even if you are...
You’ve decided to file for divorce, and your spouse agrees. You have decided to file as co-petitioners, but now you’re wondering what you need to do next? This article gives you a checklist of steps to take to get your divorce filed.
If you are the beneficiary of a Trust, you may be wondering if the Court can divide the assets in the Trust. The answer is “maybe.” This article will cover the circumstances under which a Trust can be considered marital property. Courts in Colorado can only divide...
Each divorce is unique and comes with its own set of facts. If you’re self-employed, your divorce will have a few different things to consider. In this article, we’ll look at how your self-employment can impact your divorce.
Are you considering divorce, but concerned that hiring an attorney will make the process more expensive and contentious? I hear you, and I have great news for you! There are lots of attorneys trained in the Collaborative Divorce process. This is a formal process in...
In Colorado, parents must support their children until at least the age of 19, with limited exceptions. If you have children under the age of 19, you will need to modify child support. You can read my blog post here about modifying child support. Child support...