Fort Collins Law Blog
Determining how property and assets will be divided in divorce
As people go through a divorce in Colorado they must make decisions regarding almost every aspect of their lives. Divorce is not always an easy process as people must separate one shared life into two separate lives. This means that if they have children they must...
Relocation can throw a child custody plan up in the air
It takes a long time to craft a parenting plan. Whether it comes as part of a divorce settlement or as an agreement between two parents who were never married, there is a lot of negotiation involved in dividing parental responsibilities in a way that works for the...
Shared parenting time can be a positive outcome
Divorce is challenging on many levels, but some people seem to struggle the hardest with divvying up the parenting time. When you are used to living under the same roof with your children, it can indeed be jarring — at least initially — to adjust to life...
How to ask for a prenuptial agreement without causing trouble
As you prepare for your wedding day, the last thing on your mind is divorce. Instead, you have every reason to believe that your marriage will last forever. Since there's no way to predict the future, it never hurts to explore the possibility of creating a prenuptial...
Creating a trust now can offer benefits for the rest of your life
Most people think of trusts as a way to structure their estate plan or as a means of providing financial stability for heirs and beneficiaries who may squander their inheritance without proper guidance. While it is true that trusts are an excellent way for people to...
5 times to update your will and estate plan
Some people think that making an estate plan is a one-time act. The reality is that you do need to go back and review it from time to time. There are also specific times when it makes sense to go back and change or alter the estate plan due to changes in your life....
Resolving a contract dispute for your business
In many ways, contracts are the lifeblood of modern businesses. They provide a binding record of agreements that different individuals or companies make with one another. A contract helps outline both your expectations for the other party and your obligations to them....
The difference between protecting and hiding assets in a divorce
One of the biggest mistakes people can make when planning for divorce is to develop a strategy based on things they hear from friends or what they saw in a movie instead of advice from an attorney. The wrong actions could leave you very vulnerable in a contentious...
Is your estate plan outdated and vulnerable?
As soon as you take the time to properly create your will and estate plan, you may feel a sense of great relief wash over you. "Whatever happens in the future," you may think to yourself, "At least I've taken care of that and can stop thinking about doing it sometime...
Understanding the big picture when it comes to parenting time
Parents who are in the midst of a divorce or ending their relationship want to make sure that they are able to maximize the amount of time they can spend with their kids. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a parenting time case to become extremely emotional, which...
