Money is one of the biggest things married couples in Colorado and elsewhere fight about. To avoid these arguments, some couples stop talking about finances altogether. If the marriage ends up falling apart, this can have disastrous consequences for the spouse one...
Divorce
Ready to divorce? Keep your kids out of the line of fire
Ending a marriage is hard. It takes years to build a relationship and family; it can take time to dismantle it. For many couples in Colorado, the divorce process is full of conflict, and, unfortunately, that conflict can negatively impact children. If you are ready to...
The awarding of spousal maintenance in Colorado
When preparing to go through the divorce process, it is normal to wonder what kind of settlement terms you may end up walking away with. You want to make sure they serve your best interests and are fair, but, your idea of fair and your soon-to-be ex’s may be very...
Parenting time interference is a punishable crime
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce for parents is learning how to respect each other's boundaries and rights after the divorce finalizes. Without children, a couple may end their marriage and never need to speak again, in some circumstances. However, for...
Tips on divorcing an alcoholic
Deciding to file for divorce could be one of the most difficult decisions that you will ever have to make. This will be especially true when divorcing an addict. You may have tried for years to help them to face their addiction and go through recovery. By filing for...
How aggressive should you be in your divorce?
You and your spouse decide to get divorced. It's not a good scene. Things have been going south for some time, but you're really on bad terms now that you have decided to end your marriage. You worry that your spouse is going to try to "win" the divorce out of spite....
Marriage myths that can lead to divorce
A lot of divorce cases stem from the basic fact that someone's expectations did not get met in the marriage. At times, this is the fault of their spouse, but the reality is that many issues come from unrealistic expectations based on marriage myths. People believe...
What happens when someone refuses to pay child support?
In an ideal world, child support payments get made on time, every time, and they help a child have a healthy, happy life after a divorce. That child has the same financial opportunities they would have had before their parents split up. They get all of their basic...
Reasons for divorce: Your red flags
You do not want your spouse's request for a divorce to come as a surprise. You're far better off if you can spot the red flags in advance and begin to prepare for the split before it becomes official. If nothing else, you can simply get your head around the idea of...
Post-divorce parental relocation: Good faith reasons to move
Moving gets difficult after divorce, at least when you have children with your ex. If you both have a right to see the kids under the court-ordered child custody arrangement, then moving may violate your ex's rights. For instance, perhaps your ex has the right to see...