Because of the special relationship between spouses, Colorado law requires “full and honest disclosure” of all material facts that effect both spouses and their children. Part of this requirement includes mandatory disclosure of financial documentation (“mandatory...
In Colorado, child support must be paid until your youngest child reaches the age of 19. Because income can increase or decrease over time, you may need to change the amount of child support several times until your children become adults. This article outlines when...
Coronavirus FAQs As the global community deals with the outbreak of COVID-19, many businesses are limiting operations, shutting down, or requiring employees to work from home. In response to the pandemic, the Colorado Courts are reducing operations and taking efforts...
Colorado requires that certain financial disclosures be made automatically in a divorce case. However, there is often additional information that is needed to prepare for your final divorce hearing. This information can be obtained through the discovery process. The...
TODAY’S BLOG POST IS WRITTEN BY GUEST AUTHOR TIM SMITH. TIM IS A MORTGAGE LENDER WITH MORE THAN 35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, WHO SPECIALIZES IN HELPING INDIVIDUALS QUALIFY FOR A MORTGAGE DURING OR POST-DIVORCE. IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT A MORTGAGE OR REFINANCE, TIM...
A common dispute after a divorce is where a child is going to attend school. This can happen when the child is a toddler or infant at the time of the divorce, especially when the parties did not have an attorney helping them with the divorce. Colorado’s form Parenting...
Collaborative divorce is an approach used to resolve a divorce outside of court. It focuses on understanding the reasons behind each person’s position, and determining what is best for the family as a whole. There are at least four individuals, other than the...
Unfortunately, sometimes circumstances arise that cause concern for children’s wellbeing. A Motion to Modify can take several months to resolve, which does not provide comfort if there is ongoing danger to the children. In these circumstances, Colorado law provides...
Unless there are safety concerns (i.e., domestic violence), parties to family law proceedings in Colorado are required to attend mediation before a final hearing. Mediation uses a third-party neutral who goes back and forth between the parties to help them reach a...
In life, change is the only constant. This is also true with respect to your Parenting Plan. What may have worked for you and your children when they were five may not work when they are 12. In Colorado, a Parenting Plan can be changed at any time, as long as the...