In a Colorado divorce, deciding who gets to keep the marital home can be a significant source of contention. Both spouses may have emotional ties to the house, and it often represents a substantial asset. Understanding the factors that influence this decision is...
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What to know about the collaborative divorce process
On Behalf of Geigle|Morales | May 22, 2023 | Family Law
Family separations are challenging, complicated and costly. However, couples can mitigate the complications and costs through collaboration. Collaborative divorces involve negotiation rather than trial. It can involve a mediator or a simple negotiation to determine...
Signs that collaborative divorce could work for you
On Behalf of Geigle|Morales | Mar 23, 2023 | Family Law
Facing the end of a marriage is emotional and difficult. If you and your spouse decide that it is time to go your separate ways, consider the benefit of a collaborative divorce. The approach is ideal for those couples looking for a peaceful resolution and no...
Can a child testify in a custody dispute?
On Behalf of Geigle|Morales | Jan 12, 2023 | Family Law
During a custody dispute, the court looks at several factors before deciding between two parents. When the children are old enough to take part in the process, many parents wonder if a child can provide any formal input before the judge. While there are few...
3 social media posts to avoid during divorce proceedings
On Behalf of Geigle|Morales | Sep 17, 2022 | Family Law
If you are in the midst of divorcing your spouse, take extra precautions if you continue to use social media. Remember that your soon-to-be ex can use anything you post online against you in court. As a general rule, refrain from posting anything illegal, immoral or...
Gray divorce causes concerns for adult children
On Behalf of Geigle|Morales | Aug 25, 2022 | Family Law
When young parents decide to divorce, their greatest concern is generally for their children. However, older couples whose children are grown do not always think about how their divorce will affect their children. If you are going through a divorce as the parent of...
Collaborative divorce comes with benefits
On Behalf of Geigle|Morales | Jul 13, 2022 | Family Law
Popular media often depicts divorce as a drama-laden, contentious process filled with angst and fighting. In real life, there is the potential for a divorce to turn out like this, but there is also the potential for divorce to be simple and amicable. Collaborative...
Mediation failed: What next?
On Behalf of Geigle|Morales | Jun 3, 2022 | Family Law
A collaborative divorce is often the best option for couples wanting to end a marriage without a lengthy, costly court battle. When parties cannot agree on specific points, mediation is a great tool for working through the negotiations. If you cannot settle with the...
How do divorce courts divide retirement accounts in Colorado?
On Behalf of Geigle|Morales | May 25, 2022 | Family Law
If you have an impending divorce, you are likely concerned with how your finances will be able to fare the asset division process. You have worked hard since the beginning of your career to build up the retirement accounts that will see you through your old age, and...
Your divorce and the need to create an effective parenting plan
On Behalf of Geigle|Morales | Dec 28, 2021 | Family Law
You and your spouse may have decided to end your marriage, but the responsibilities relative to raising your children will continue. In Colorado, you must submit a written parenting plan to the court, and the court encourages divorcing parents to work together to...
