Relocating out of state during a divorce might be permissible and legal in numerous situations, but it could lead to complications depending on your circumstances. When you or your spouse contacts an attorney to begin proceedings, it’s natural for one of you to consider moving out of the shared home while the divorce is pending. … Read More
Divorce is a difficult and emotional process. When faced with the decision of how to proceed, it’s important to understand the differences between divorce mediation and litigation. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of each approach and provide tangible tips to help you make the best choice for your family. What is Divorce Mediation? … Read More
Tax filing time can be a stressful time of the year, and this is especially true if you are recently separated or divorced and share custody of your children. Many people are unsure of how to handle filing taxes when they share custody of their children, and this uncertainty can add an extra layer of stress to an already complicated process. … Read More
So, you do it. You go through the whole process of getting a custody agreement, or what we like to call in Colorado a “Parenting Plan,” in place. Your agreement outlines how parental responsibilities are to be allocated between you and your ex so that co-parenting runs smoothly and so that each party knows what to … Read More
Does Your Parenting Plan Include a Summer Schedule? With spring upon us, summer is only a few short months away. Now may be the perfect time for you to start thinking about what camps you want to enroll your children in, whether you can take an extended summer vacation, or if there are changes you … Read More
Holidays can be as stressful as they are joyous even in the most regular of years. However, when you are a parent who is divorced or separated, it can make the upcoming holiday season that much more daunting. In this article, we will discuss tips to help successfully navigate the holiday season as a co-parent. … Read More
Colorado is an equitable distribution of property state, meaning that the property division must be done “equitably” or “fairly,” which does not necessarily mean “equally.” The division of property occurs by agreement of the parties or by the court at the Permanent Orders Hearing. Division of Property Generally C.R.S. § 14-10-113 provides that in a dissolution … Read More
While situations where the spouses are amicable and agree on everything, from division of property to parenting time, there is no procedural difference in proceeding with the filing of your dissolution of marriage and the necessary legal steps that must be taken. All cases must be filed with the court, as only a court can grant a divorce. … Read More
Divorce Timeline The duration of a divorce proceeding in Colorado varies widely depending on the circumstances of each case. However, all divorces require an initial 90-day window, which is often referred to as a “cooling off period,” before the divorce can be finalized. To begin the divorce proceedings, one spouse must file a Petition for Dissolution of … Read More
Colorado Residency Requirements for Divorce In order to obtain a divorce or legal separation in Colorado, you or your spouse must have had your permanent home in Colorado for at least 91 days immediately before you file your initial divorce or legal separation petition. Additionally, even if you meet the 91-day residency requirement, a court cannot address parenting issues … Read More
