Are my student loans considered a marital debt in my divorce? If you are like the majority of American couples, you or your partner, or both, may have incurred student loan debt during or before your relationship. You may be wondering, how does Colorado characterize student loans, and will I […]
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If you are getting a divorce, one of the assets that a court can divide between you and your former spouse are retirement accounts/ assets. These assets may be minimal, but, depending on the stage of life and of your career that you are in, they may be significant for […]
The cost of hiring an attorney one of the first thing that may come to mind if you are going through a family law case. You may also be concerned about your ability to navigate the legal process without an attorney, and at what cost that may come to you […]
Colorado is “no fault” divorce state. “No fault” means that you do not have to prove to the Court that your marriage was broken by someone’s bad behavior. Instead, in Colorado, one party simply has to assert that the marriage is irretrievably broken. When one party makes this assertion, the […]
If you are going through the process of litigating a divorce or family law matter, the stress of the unknown can often be the worst part. Putting your family’s future in the hands of a judge or magistrate is hard to swallow and can be daunting. The alternative to going […]
What are Temporary Orders? When you are going through a divorce or child custody case, if no orders or agreements are in place regarding issues like parenting time, sharing of expenses, and temporary child or spousal support, it may become necessary for you to request a temporary orders hearing from […]
Businesses and Divorce: how is a business valued in family law cases in Colorado? Businesses come in all forms and sizes, each with their own unique arrangements and intricacies. A business may be an operating business, a silent investment, a holding company, or stock options, for example. Businesses may be owned and […]
BACK TO SCHOOL (PART 2): PAYING FOR SCHOOL EXPENSES Last week, in the first part of our Back to School Series, we discussed choosing a school with your Co-Parent. Today, we examine how the costs of educational expenses and extracurricular activities are split in a co-parenting situation. Deciding who should […]
Going Through a divorce: things you should think about before summer (part ii) The benefits of planning for the summer months in advance are not exclusive to divorces involving children. To avoid stressful conflict or potential financial issues with your divorce case during the summer months, it is best […]