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...

A central contention in many divorces: What about the family pet?
Well, they're not exactly kids, but, in a sense and to the people who love them, they can certainly seem like children. Pets unquestionably occupy a special niche in millions of families across the country, including in Colorado, with Americans having a veritable love...
Prenups: for many, increased popularity across a broad spectrum
"Til death do us part" is a hopeful and even honorable sentiment for couples tying the marital knot who -- at the outset of marriage -- are resolute in their desire to create an enduring union. Unfortunately, in Colorado and all other states across the country, high...
Executed a prenuptial agreement? Make sure it’s enforceable
Although it is certainly far from routinely being the case, ample evidence exists to show that increasingly more Americans are executing marital contracts either before or following marriage, the intent being to protect their investments and assets in a divorce...
Author: Rising home prices spur increased divorce activity
The adage, "Money leads to unhappiness" might certainly have validity in certain contexts and instances, but evidence in the realm of family law also makes it apparent that having sufficient assets contributes mightily to freedom. As in the freedom to divorce, says an...
The key role of legal counsel in tax-related property division
Know what a QDRO is? In a recent blog post (please see our entry dated September 4, 2013), we discussed the critical importance of advance planning for any person engaged in a divorce proceeding. As we noted, issue spotting of relevant considerations, with the close...
Asset division in a divorce: Planning, timeliness key ingredients
In our immediately preceding blog post, we noted that Colorado, along with a majority of other states, provides for the equitable distribution of property in a divorce. That means that there is no legal presumption that all assets either earned or obtained during a...
Separate and marital property; Colorado asset distribution scheme
Many Colorado residents have likely heard and are familiar to a degree with the terms community property and equitable distribution. It is just as likely, though, that many do not know much about these concepts, given that they are legal terms applying to property...
As economic numbers trend upward, so does divorce rate
After years of marriage, there are a number of reasons why a Colorado couple might choose to end their relationship. Whether divorce talks begin as the result of long-standing conflicts or two individuals simply growing apart, couples have the same financial and...
A strong prenuptial agreement can ease property division
When exchanging vows, most Colorado couples probably aren't thinking about divorce. However, things come up and unforeseeable circumstances can lead to the decision to split up. As such, some people rely on the security and peace of mind provided by a prenuptial...