When getting divorced in Colorado, there are two categories of property: (1) marital; and (2) separate. The court can only divide marital property during divorce proceedings. Separate property is automatically retained by the spouse who owns it.Marital property is...
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...
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...
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...
One of the first things clients ask me is how a judge will divide property. There are two legal theories when it comes to dividing property: “community property” and “equitable division.” Colorado is an equitable division state. This means that, although courts...
“My spouse had an affair. Can I tell the judge about this?”“My spouse is an alcoholic, and I am concerned for the kids. Will the judge give him parenting time?”I hear questions like these all the time. Clients are often interested in using the other party’s bad...
