Partners ThroughoutYour Family Law Case
Colorado is “no fault” divorce state. “No fault” means that you do not have to prove to the Court that your marriage was broken by someone’s bad behavior. Instead, in Colorado, one party simply has to assert that the marriage is irretrievably broken. When one party makes this assertion, the Court will make a finding that the same is true.…
You and your spouse have decided it’s better off for everyone to get a divorce, but if you and your spouse are getting along just fine, do you really need an attorney? Don’t attorneys just make things worse? If you do it yourself, what’s the worst that can happen? Most couples experience serious sticker shock when meeting with a divorce…
Research suggest that, for children of separation or divorce, what is most damaging is not the separation itself, but, rather, the experience of their parents fighting. It may be easy for you to turn to your children during conflict. Sometimes it may feel good to confide in them, lean on them for support, and seek comfort from them. Research suggests…
If you are going through the process of litigating a divorce or family law matter, the stress of the unknown can often be the worst part. Putting your family’s future in the hands of a judge or magistrate is hard to swallow and can be daunting. The alternative to going to court and letting a judge make decisions about your…
The process of getting divorced looks different for every family. While you will have certain legal obligations (meeting deadlines, etc.) over the course of the process, you have a number of options regarding your living situation. Choosing what kind of living situation works best for you and your family largely depends on your family dynamic, your current living situation, and…
Ending a marriage takes an emotional toll on all individuals involved, especially those who have struggled with fertility issues and taken the expensive and emotional path through IVF. Since IVF requires the creation of several embryos to increase the odds of a successful pregnancy, some embryos may last longer than the marriage. Determining the ultimate fate of any cryogenically frozen…
Going through a divorce or child custody dispute can be a stressful time. These days, people often turn to social media to express our opinions, share emotions, and even to keep up with the news. However, your social media shares, comments, photos, and statuses can be used against you in your family law case. A once harmless photo out with…
In this blog series, we have discussed the implications of cohabitation and the complications that may accompany the ending of a cohabitation relationship where property is jointly owned. What options exist to help avoid a situation where a cohabitant may be forced to seek contractual remedies after a break up? One option is to have an attorney draft a cohabitation…
Many couples may find themselves in a situation in which they have been living together, they may have acquired property together, or even contributed a significant amount of money to improving real estate listed in one or both parties’ names. But what happens if you break up and you had no written or oral agreement about who would move out,…
The number of non-marital, cohabitating couples has increased substantially in the past ten years and nearly equals, if not exceeds, the number of couples that are married. Many couples see cohabitation as a stage in the marital process in order to ‘test the waters’ in compatibility prior to getting married. Others choose cohabitation in lieu of marriage, based on their…
