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
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
Different states have different laws on legal separation. In fact, six states do not recognize legal separation at all, including Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In Colorado, there is no difference between a legal separation and a dissolution of marriage except that at the end of a dissolution of marriage you are no longer legally … Read More
Filing for divorce in Colorado can be a very daunting process. One of the most common questions we get in our practice is about what the dissolution of marriage process looks like in Colorado. Below is a brief overview of the divorce timeline in Colorado, and what you can expect as you go through this process. Filing … Read More
