December 2024

Understanding common law marriage in Colorado is essential for couples cohabitating or considering their legal rights and responsibilities as a couple. Whether you’re wondering if your relationship qualifies or you’re seeking clarity on how it differs from a traditional marriage, this article will walk you through everything you need to know about common law marriage […]

Marriage is a big step, and there’s a lot to think about as you build a life with your partner. One often-overlooked topic? The prenuptial agreement—or “prenup.” While some might feel uncomfortable discussing finances and assets before marriage, a prenup can actually provide clarity, transparency, and peace of mind for both partners.  If you’re getting

Introduction: Multiple Factors Impact Custody Determinations Custody cases are never easy. A marital dissolution becomes much more complicated when it involves children. In an ideal world, parents will always be able to work out custody arrangements privately, between themselves, with minimal friction and very minor involvement from the court system. In reality, of course, this

Cruelty is Relevant in the Colorado Process How Cruelty Can Affect Property Division in Colorado Law? In an ideal situation, all marriages would be devoid of any sort of petty or cruel behavior. Unfortunately, the ideal situation isn’t what we have, and sadly a lot of marriages involve cruel behaviors of one form or another.

General Principles: Businesses Can Be Community Property The property division process is always made more complicated by the inclusion of a business. Things can become quite a bit more complicated when the business increases in value during the marriage, or when the value of the business fluctuates widely. But, even when the business itself is