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...
Divorce And Family Law
How is debt handled in a divorce?
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...
Divorce among older people is causing multiple challenges
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...
Is parental substance abuse harming your child?
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...
Distribution of property in a divorce
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...
Lessons learned in the Robert De Niro divorce
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...
Divorcing when you have a child with disabilities
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...
Is parental alienation ruining your relationship with your child?
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...
Colorado divorce rate was down, but is expected to rise in 2021
In Colorado, divorce statistics can be a guide as to how many people are choosing to end a marriage. However, the numbers can be impacted by various events. In 2020 for example, the ongoing health crisis is believed to have played a role in the decline in divorce...
How to approach business interests in a divorce
There are more than 650,000 small businesses here in Colorado, all started by individuals who had a good idea plus a bit of entrepreneurial spirit. Whether it is a closely held business, a family operation or a private practice, these entities represent years of hard...