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What Are My Property Rights As A Surviving Spouse?
“Mike and Emily had been married for 8 years when Mike died. Both individuals had a child from a previous marriage. Emily does not whether Mike had a Will, but he used to tell her that all of his...
14 Things To Include In A Parenting Plan
I see it over and over again – at the time of the divorce, the parents are cooperating well and want flexibility in their parenting time schedule. Then, several years (or months) down the road,...
Dividing An IRA
This article is the second part in a series on the division of retirement accounts during a divorce. Today, we are discussing the division of IRAs.Even if the IRA is titled in spouse’s name alone,...
What Is A Deposition, And How Do I Prepare?
There are several different types of discovery tools that attorneys can use to gather evidence for their case. A deposition is extremely important, and can have an effect on your case in many ways....
Calculating Child Support
Calculating child support is one of the key discussions during any divorce or allocation of parental responsibilities. Colorado uses a formula based on the gross income of both parties, along with...
Can I Get Maintenance?
Many people are familiar with the term “alimony,” which is support paid from one spouse to the other after divorce. Colorado uses the term “maintenance” instead of alimony.When one spouse requests...
Should I File A Legal Separation Or A Divorce?
I am frequently asked about the difference between a legal separation and a dissolution of marriage. An individual’s motivation for seeking a separation, rather than a dissolution, varies, and can...
Social Media And Divorce
How many of you have social media profiles?How many of you have more than one?Then this post is for you. Whether you are contemplating a divorce, in the middle of one, or post-divorce, you should be...
Six Ways To Exercise Self-Care During A Divorce
Ending a marriage is stressful, so it is important that you take care of yourself during a divorce. Below are some tips on how to help manage stress and exercise self-care while you are getting...
Can I Modify The Amount Of My Maintenance Payment?
The term of a maintenance award is based on the length of time the parties were married. For long-term marriages, this can result in maintenance being awarded for a significant period of time....
Child Support When One Party Is Not Working
We have all heard the story of the parents who quit their jobs to avoid paying child support or to get an increased amount of child support. Colorado’s child support statute contains safeguards to...
Top Five Problems With Your DIY Pre-Nuptial Agreement
Discussing a Pre-Nuptial Agreement can feel like a wet blanket during one of the most exciting times for a couple. However, for those couples who need or want a Pre-Nuptial Agreement, meeting with...
Dividing A 401(K)
This article is the first part in a series on the division of retirement accounts in a divorce. Today, we are discussing the division of 401(k)s.Amounts in a 401(k) that are earned during the...
We’re Stuck – Now What?
Many people believe that, once a divorce decree is entered, life can return to “normal.” Unfortunately, for those who have children with their ex-spouse, disputes can continue to arise after the...
Defending Against Dependency And Neglect Actions
In April 2015, five of Raymond and Amelia Schwab’s children were removed from their home based on allegations of abuse made by a family member.[1] Although the allegations were deemed...
Can I Adopt An Embryo?
With the rise in popularity of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the last several years, many couples are now facing the question of what to do if they have remaining embryos after they are done...
Spousal Agreements
Many people are familiar with the concept of a Pre-Nuptial Agreement. However, most people are unaware of the agreements spouses can enter into after their marriage, whether they are considering a...