Equitable distribution rules determine what happens with marital property when Colorado couples litigate their divorces. If a judge must decide how to split people's resources and financial obligations, they will aim to prioritize fair solutions based on the unique...
It is easy for some couples to agree on the basic division of parenting time for their parenting plan. For example, you may have always had the rule in mind to divide custody as evenly as possible if the two of you ever separate. Depending on the age of your children,...
With rare exceptions, most divorcing parents in Colorado will share parental responsibilities. Unmarried parents will also need to discuss how they can allocate parenting time and parental responsibilities for their children. Most custody matters result in joint or...
Property division is an issue that must be dealt with in every divorce proceeding but its importance will vary from one marriage to the next. And while couples are understandably curious about how their assets will be divided, there’s a tendency to forget about the...
For Colorado residents who are assessing their lives and thinking about whether their marriage is salvageable, here are myriad factors that enter the equation. That includes children, finances and how they will move forward if they decide to end the marriage. While...
Substance abuse remains a major problem across the United States, including right here in Golden. While the effects of addiction can be wide-ranging, its most powerful impact may be seen on children who are exposed to parental substance abuse. If you suspect that your...
When a couple decides to divorce, they may have questions about how their property will be divided. First, it’s helpful to understand the difference between marital property and separate property. Property overview Marital property includes items that were purchased...
As our readers likely know, Hollywood A-lister, Robert De Niro and his estranged wife, Grace Hightower, have been divorcing for years now. As the property division process has unfolded, the two have argued back-and-forth over what Ms. Hightower is entitled to from...
Raising a child comes with a wide range of responsibilities and emotions. For parents of a child with a disability, this can enhance the responsibilities and emotions while also including some challenges related to the disability. Thus, when parents of a child with...
Children can be incredibly vulnerable to manipulation and coaching. That’s why there’s so much at risk when child custody disputes arise. With your relationship with your child and your child’s very wellbeing on the line, you should do everything you can to protect...