States take different approaches in determining to whom property belongs when it is acquired during marriage. Obviously, property that one acquired before marriage belongs to that person. However, any increase of separate property value is considered marital property and is subject to division. What…Read More
Divorce is often one of the most stressful times of your life. One of the hardest parts of a divorce can be deciding when – and how – to leave the family house, an exceptionally emotional process. Legally, an important question is also “How will moving out affect my divorce, as well as my cust…Read More
For most pet owners, family pets are more than just animals. They are members of the family. This issue can become a problem when spouses decide to divorce. Who gets to keep the family pet? How are pets treated in a divorce in the State of Colorado? Pets Are Personal Property The term property can b…Read More
Going through a divorce can be an emotionally-charged and stressful process. It can also be an expensive occurrence, as well. For this reason, many parties try to save on costs by settling issues related to a divorce without the help of an attorney. The decision whether to hire or not hire an attorn…Read More
Decisions regarding who gets to take care of the children in a divorce or custody battle are never easy ones. These decisions involve who will be making major decisions for the children, as well as where the children will live. While Colorado courts prefer that both parents be actively involved, som…Read More
Grandparents are often very involved in the lives of their grandchildren, but that can suddenly change when a divorce or separation occurs. Many times, grandparents suddenly find themselves shut out of the lives of their grandchildren and are unsure of what rights they have to maintain that connecti…Read More
Going through divorce can be a complicated and stressful time. Many couples rely upon the bad or misplaced advice of others and make mistakes or bad decisions that could completely derail their goal in the divorce. What are some of these common mistakes? 1. Relying Upon the Advice of Others Everyone…Read More
Divorce can be an emotional process for anyone involved, but adding the elements of domestic violence in the relationship can heighten these emotions even more. Past and current domestic violence in the relationship can play a significant part in the divorce process, especially if children are invol…Read More
Colorado family courts tend to want to avoid disrupting the status quo in a child’s life if at all possible, but unfortunately, modifications do need to be made periodically to parental responsibility orders. It is important that a party seeking a modification of parental responsibility orders und…Read More
One of the most contested issues when it comes to post-decree decisions in family law is relocation. In an ideal world, parents would remain within close distance of each other so that children have access to both parents, but the ideal is not always the case. Many times, a new job or life change wi…Read More