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Yesterday, we discussed what happens if you are breaking up (without being married) and you share a pet with your former significant other. Today, we discuss what courts do when people cannot agree what to do with shared pets in a divorce. You are Getting a Divorce and you Have a Dog While most people consider their pets to be…
Splitting up from your partner can be a hard transition, no matter what stage of the relationship you are in. Breaking up with a partner with whom you reside oftentimes requires dividing property that you purchased together. Children and pets can complicate the breakup, and if you married your live-in partner, the legal requirements of divorce can add another layer…
Nesting has become an increasingly popular alternative to living apart after divorce over the last few years. In fact, Hollywood has given nesting airtime in shows like Splitting Up Together and Blackish. While nesting works for some families, for others, it can contribute to the high tension already created by the divorce process and make the divorce process even harder.…
You just received a summons for divorce action. Upon looking over the documents, you notice language that restricts you from doing certain things. How do you make sure the status quo you maintained during your marriage does not change? What all does this require of you or prohibit you from doing? As part of Colorado Law, upon serving a Petition…
The advancement of technology that we use in our day-to-day lives has changed how we interact in our relationships and the steps we must take as we end them. Our cellphones, tablets, and laptops contain an alarming amount of sensitive information in one single place. If proper steps are not taken to ensure the security of your electronic devices and…
Going to Court to resolve your divorce can be a daunting process that impacts the most important aspects of your life. It is important to select an experience family law attorney who can guide you through the Permanent Orders process and to relieve some of the stresses associated with going to Court. Hearing Preparation You can reach an agreement at…
In the state of Colorado, the Court can issue a Decree Declaring the Invalidity of a Marriage. This is long name for what most people call getting an “annulment”. What does getting my marriage declared as invalid mean? If the Court declares a marriage invalid, on paper, it is as if the marriage never happened. If your marriage is not…
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…
