This is the third post in a series on the Colorado divorce process. If you missed Parts 1 and 2, you can read them here. The purpose of this series is to give you an overview of the divorce process in Colorado. If you’ve made it this far, you’ve decided which...
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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 will split parenting time. If you feel safe doing so, I also suggest...
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 discussion. First, you should know that research is showing that the biggest...
What Is an Initial Status Conference?
What Is an Initial Status Conference? You’ve filed your divorce paperwork and served the other party. In response, you received a Notice of Initial Status Conference from the Court. You probably have lots of questions, and I’m here to help answer them. Do I need an...
Things Your Divorce Attorney Wants You To Know – Collaborative Divorce
For many people, the divorce process is their first interaction with the legal system. When you add to that the emotionality and stress of a divorce, the process can feel overwhelming. Despite our reputation, a good family law attorney can actually help you navigate...
Gray Divorce
Although the divorce rate in general is decreasing, divorces among individuals who are 50 years or older has been increasing for a number of years. The financial aspects of gray divorces tend to be more complicated and have higher risks for retirement planning. As a...
How Do I Change Child Support?
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...
What Is Discovery, And Do I Need It?
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...