Partners ThroughoutYour Family Law Case
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…
With an estimated eight million children having been born using IVF, there is no question that in vitro fertilization (“IVF”) has served as a break through option for families struggling to conceive children. As medical and technological advances assist couples seeking to have children, courts have had to address the sensitive issue of determining which parent should receive fertilized cryogenically…
Common law marriage is a marriage that is recognized by a state, despite their being no formal marriage license in place. Most states no longer recognize common law marriage. However, Colorado is an anomaly and does recognize common law marriage, along with nine other states and the District of Columbia. Common law marriages are afforded the same legal obligations and…
Dividing property is a significant issue in any divorce or legal separation. It can be further complicated if one party has been injured and has a potential personal injury or workers’ compensation claim. While personal injury awards and workers’ compensation claims are similar in nature, Colorado courts treat them very differently. How Colorado courts handle personal injury awards in divorce…
Businesses come in all forms and sizes, each with their own unique arrangements and intricacies. A business may be an operating business, a silent investment, a holding company, or stock options, for example. Businesses may be owned and operated by the spouse(s) only, or with partners who are not parties to the divorce proceeding. If you and/or your spouse have an interest…
When a divorce proceeding begins, people often wonder how their or their spouse’s past behaviors may impact their case. In a divorce, the court is charged with resolving issues regarding the parties’ finances (division of marital assets, division of marital debts, allocation of attorney’s fees and spousal support), and, if the parties have children, the sharing of parenting time and…
In the state of Colorado, a person may be considered married, even if they did not sign and file documentation with the State. When two people are considered “married” but they have not filed any paperwork attesting to their marriage, they are “common law” married. Only nine states, and the District of Columbia, recognize Common Law Marriage: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas,…
One of the most frightening aspects of getting divorced or separating from the parent of your children is the potential cost. The idea of getting professionals involved in your very personal matter can seem daunting and expensive. Many attorneys, however, offer a variety of services that enable you to reap the benefits of legal advice, without sky high legal bills.…
In the third and final installment of our blog series regarding things that you should think about before the summer, we discuss how your divorce or related family law matter may be impacted by summer schedules and how to appropriately prepare. Scheduling Summer is a busy time for everyone, including your attorney and the judge handling your case. If you…
