Victims of domestic violence continuously suffer the effects of the abuse even after separation from their abusers. Reasonably, victims dread going through the court process because of the fear of meeting their abuser eye to eye. Hence, it is only right to protect...
Do divorced co-parents have to enforce the same rules?
You and your spouse are getting divorced, but you’re still going to be co-parents. You have children together, which means that you will need to find ways to cooperate and work together long-term – at least until the children have grown up. But you might be concerned...
How can you enforce child custody orders in Colorado?
Court-issued custody orders are based on the child's best interests, so both parents must abide by them. If you have been granted custody or visitation rights of your child in Colorado, you may wonder what you can do if your co-parent constantly disregards the custody...
Do I Need A QDRO To Divide My Retirement Accounts During A Colorado Divorce?
Are you trying to keep your divorce informal? Do you wonder why you need a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) to divide your retirement accounts? QDROs provide legal safety when dividing retirement assets that are marital property. State and federal law require...
How does domestic violence impact divorce?
One important consideration that can significantly impact the divorce process is domestic violence. Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in intimate relationships. It can manifest in various forms, including physical, emotional, sexual and financial...
3 things you can do to prepare your children for your divorce
You’re going through a divorce and you must talk about it to your children. This conversation can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be overly difficult. You may need to consider the following when talking about divorce to children: Talk about what will change early It...
On what grounds can you modify spousal support in Colorado?
In some Colorado divorce cases, the divorce judgment may include a court order that requires one party to pay alimony or spousal support. Spousal support can be short-term or long-term and is intended to cushion the spouse who did not work during the marriage or had a...
Who covers private school costs after a Colorado divorce
Both arrangements for children and financial matters can lead to intense emotional disagreements during a Colorado divorce. Sometimes, plans for the children can affect both financial and parenting matters. For example, perhaps the family has enrolled the children in...
Vacation considerations for divorced parents
With summer just around the corner, your thoughts may be turning to some time away. If you have just been through a divorce, it can bring a much-needed change of scenery. However, if you share children with your ex, you need to be aware that if you do not plan...
What should you do if your spouse resists getting divorced?
Not all marriages end when one spouse passes away or when both spouses reach a mutual agreement to walk in separate directions. Unfortunately, those who do not want a divorce often claw, fight and rage against the proceedings. Others may struggle with divorce while...