Family Law

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...