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A Guide to Divorce in Colorado – Part 2
The purpose of this series is to give you an overview of the divorce process in Colorado. This second post covers the Initial Status Conference, Temporary Orders Hearing, and Mandatory Financial Disclosures.
A Guide to Divorce in Colorado
The purpose of this series is to give you an overview of the divorce process in Colorado. These steps are the same, regardless of whether you want a divorce or a legal separation.
What Are Temporary Orders?
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...
Considering a Relocation? Here’s What You Need to Know…
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.
What To Say to Kids During a Divorce
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...
I Am Separated From My Spouse. Can He/She Still Get Half Of My Assets?
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...
My Ex Is Not Allowing Me To See My Kids
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...
Checklist for Filing as Co-Petitioners
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.
Can My Trust Be Divided During my Divorce?
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...
Will My Self-Employment Affect My Divorce?
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.
Comparing Collaborative Divorce to a Traditional 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...
How Do I Terminate Child Support?
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...
Filing a Colorado Divorce as Co-Petitioners
Still not sure about filing as Co-Petitioners? Check out my article here to determine if this option is right for.Have you decided to file your divorce as Co-Petitioners, but you’re not sure where...
Considering Divorce, But Not Sure Where to Start? Here Are Some Helpful Tips.
The beginning of the year is often a busy time for divorce attorneys. According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, divorce filings increase in January, and peak in March. What causes...
My Spouse Struggles With Addiction. What Can I Do?
I am seeing an increase in divorces where one or both spouses struggle with addiction. If your spouse struggles with addiction, it adds an extra layer of complication to your divorce proceedings....
Vaccines and Parenting Time
This is the second and final post in a series on how vaccines relating to parenting time and decision-making. You can find the first part of the series here. With the COVID-19 pandemic, discussions...
Vaccines and Decision-Making in Colorado
With the recent increases in COVID cases around the United States, the issue of vaccines is at the forefront of everyone’s minds. In this series of blog posts, we’ll discuss how vaccinations can...
How Do We Tell Our Kids We’re Getting Divorced?
You and your partner have made the decision to get divorced. Now it’s time to tell the kids. While no parent looks forward to this conversation, here are a few tips to help you navigate this...
Grandparent’s Rights
Can I Get Custody of My Grandchildren?As of 2020, according to U.S. News, 2.9 million children in the United States are being raised by their grandparents. Issues of grandparent visitation and...
Why Should You Hire a CDFA?
By: Amy Mahlen CFP®, CDFA™ When a divorce is on the horizon, typically the knee-jerk reaction is to immediately hire an attorney. Although lawyers provide an extremely critical role in the...