Divorce is never easy, especially when it comes to discussing it with your children. Handling this conversation with care, empathy, and honesty is crucial. Here are four strategies to help you navigate this difficult topic. 1. Plan the conversation together Ideally,...
Seven tips to co-parent successfully
Co-parenting is when two parents raise their child together even when they are no longer married or in a relationship. This can be challenging, but it is crucial for your child's well-being. Here are some tips to help you co-parent effectively. Communication First,...
What can happen to the mortgage after the divorce?
Going through a divorce can be stressful for everyone, but it can be more difficult when involving high-value assets shared between parties. If you have property division issues, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to resolve them. The most appropriate strategy can...
How to mitigate the costs of divorce
In Colorado, divorce costs more than $11,000, which can already be a significant dent in anyone’s finances. This figure can still increase with the average cost of lawyer fees varying widely across the United States. Divorce by itself is challenging enough, even...
How do you approach a divorce involving domestic violence?
Domestic violence greatly affects victims even after separating from their abusers and initiating divorce. If you are a domestic abuse victim facing divorce, your worries and fear may cloud your decisions and you may find yourself uncertain of your next move....
Is your spouse hiding crypto and other digital assets?
Spouses are increasingly employing sophisticated tactics to commit financial infidelity. Some exploit their partner's unfamiliarity with cryptocurrency to retain more assets during a divorce. In many cases, one spouse remains unaware of the other’s digital...
Are divorce terms in private settlement automatically good to go?
Colorado, like most states, allows divorcing spouses to privately settle and agree on the terms of their divorce, including division of assets, spousal support, child custody and visitation arrangements, among others. However, a private divorce settlement is not...
Should I stay with my spouse for the sake of our children?
The decision of whether to stay in a troubled marriage for the sake of your kids is not an easy one. You may not love your spouse anymore, yet your deep love for your children compels you to put their needs above your own happiness. After all, your instinct as a...
Is a retirement savings account at risk during divorce?
Dividing personal assets in a divorce can be a nerve-wracking experience. People may fear losing assets that they spent years saving to acquire. The loss of certain assets can make people very anxious about their future financial stability. Retirement savings, for...
5 common reasons that keep people from moving on after divorce
After settling everything – paperwork completed, child arrangements secured and properties equitably divided – it is finally time to move on from the divorce. Yet, some people struggle to do so. The irony with ending a marriage is wanting it to happen but finding it...