The real estate market in Colorado has shifted drastically in the last decade. Properties that you may have purchased long ago are likely worth far more than what you initially paid for the property. The change in property values poses unique issues to couples considering a divorce in Colorado. One of the most pressing…
You may have signed a prenuptial agreement because you thought that the document would protect you. Alternatively, you may have agreed to sign the document because your spouse wanted you to, and you didn’t see any issue with that. Now, after years of marriage and earning your own income, you have to face the…
Getting divorced is much more complicated and time-consuming than getting married, and may require property division that you did not expect or protect against. Business owners are often particularly vulnerable in divorce because a business may count as marital property. Without careful planning and willingness to make sacrifices, a business owner’s divorce can end…
If you find yourself preparing for a high-asset divorce, it’s important to fully understand what the process entails and how you can protect yourself along the way. Just the same, you’ll want to learn more about any debt you’re carrying, as this also comes into play when divorcing your spouse. Many people who have…
Divorce is rarely a simple process, even when all the parties involved want to end the marriage and agree to work together amicably. In most cases, divorce drags up deep emotional conflicts and often drives otherwise reasonable people to their breaking point. Business owners who are considering divorce face a number of potential complications…
After divorce, parents often struggle to make the transition to coparenting, especially if the divorce was particularly painful. While most parents do not want to make their child suffer because of parental conflicts, in many cases, that is exactly what happens. It is common for parents who do not understand the seriousness of their…
People often look at a prenuptial agreement as if it is some sort of ironclad agreement that will stand no matter what. Both people signed it, after all. Doesn’t it have to stand up in court? Not always. Never assume that you cannot dispute a prenup — or that your spouse will not dispute…
When you realize that it is time to begin building your divorce plan, there are many aspects of your personal, financial and professional lives that you must consider. Before a court approves your divorce, you must reach a property division agreement with your spouse, and this may involve more than just savings accounts and…
According to Denver divorce attorneys, it seems like equally shared physical child custody arrangements are the preferred solution for many Colorado parents these days. In the 50-50 child custody solution, the children have two homes and divide their time living between both parents’ residences, and many experts on child psychology believe that this is…
The payers and receivers of alimony are participating in a valuable tradition that helps protect the individual liberties of those who get married. Essentially, alimony prevents an individual from becoming an economic slave, and staying in a toxic or unhappy marriage due to economic dependency on the higher-earning spouse. That being said, the societal…