When you got married, you imagined spending your lives together. However, after years together and a lifetime to grow and change, you may reach your later years looking at a very different partner than you did when you first got married. You may have seen younger...
The worst financial errors to make after a divorce
Getting divorced in the state of Colorado doesn't need to be a backward step. You have the right to move on with your life with the assets you have collected over the years. The key to keeping them will be to avoid making several cardinal errors. Trying to hang on to...
The importance of knowing how to prepare for a custody hearing
Parents in Colorado who are going through a divorce have to consider their children first. It’s important to be prepared for a child custody hearing. Understand the laws You should go into your child custody hearing understanding the state’s custody laws. Once you are...
How to prepare for divorce before filing
Coming to the decision to get a divorce is not an easy choice to make. Although hundreds of thousands of people choose to get a divorce every year, many of them are not aware of what they need to do to prepare for this endeavor. If you are considering filing for...
Gray divorce is on the rise, but why?
Attitudes on marriage in the United States have changed drastically over the past few decades. Although Americans have eschewed marriage in recent years, causing marriage rates to hit an all-time low and divorce rates to hit a 50-year low, these broad trends don't...
Protecting your real estate portfolio in a Colorado divorce
Divorce can be a scary prospect if you own a real estate portfolio. However, there are certain steps you can take to make sure that your real estate holdings in Colorado remain yours. Keep reading to learn about the best methods to protect your property during a...
Take the time now to evaluate your holiday parenting schedule
Now that you have successfully navigated the most recent holiday season, it is wise to carefully examine your parenting time arrangement and discuss any potential rough spots that could be smoothed out in the coming months. Divorced parents rely on their parenting...
Social media use during a divorce
When Colorado spouses are going through a divorce, they often lean on others for support, and they want to be heard. One place where many of them choose to go is social media. However, airing all of the details of the divorce in the public realm can be a recipe for...
What to know about equitable distribution rules
Colorado is an equitable distribution state, which means that marital assets are divided based on need as opposed to a true 50/50 split. There are many factors that a court may look at when determining if a divorce settlement is equitable and can go into effect. Here...
Can I keep my military pension intact during my divorce?
If you have served or are currently serving in a branch of the United States armed forces, you worked hard to earn the military pension that will await you when you retire. If you have an impending divorce, you may be worried that half or more of your military pension...
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