When couples divorce, many assume that the wife automatically gets to keep the jewelry. The truth is, the division of jewelry in a divorce often depends on the type of jewelry, its acquisition and the laws of your state. The distribution is not straightforward In...
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 long does alimony or spousal maintenance last?
Separating financial resources is an important element of a Colorado divorce. In addition to dividing property, divorcing spouses also need to address ongoing financial support. Child support is typically automatic and lasts until young adults are old enough to live...
What do courts check in marital property settlements?
Courts allow divorcing spouses to agree on the division of their properties and debts through a marital settlement agreement. The approach allows parties to have control over the division and discuss the details among themselves instead of having the judge decide for...
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...
Not just a painting: Navigating artworks in divorce property division
When a divorce property division involves multiple assets, especially real properties, smaller pieces, such as artworks and collectibles often get overlooked. These valuable possessions include paintings, sculptures, collectible cards and so on. Dividing artwork...
What does commingling assets mean?
When couples get divorced, there can be some discussion about whether assets are separate assets or marital assets. Separate assets are not subject to property division. But marital assets are both owned by both people and so both spouses retain an interest in them....
How can what you post on social media affect your divorce?
Social media has become a platform where people express themselves and their thoughts openly. While freedom of expression is a civil right, it can be especially influential in civil matters. Your former spouse can use everything you post or share on social media as...
What should I know about dividing marital property in a divorce?
Colorado couples who are moving forward with a divorce and have been fortunate enough to accumulate substantial assets will inevitably worry about property division. In some cases, the sides can negotiate and come to an amicable resolution. In others, it is more...
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...