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HB24-1350 Makes Child Safety a Priority As we have stressed repeatedly, custody determinations in Colorado ultimately conform to the principle of what is in the best interests of children. There are other interests at play – Colorado recognizes the importance of parents having regular contact with children, and believes firmly that healthy parental contact is […]

Marriage of Danks: PRE Fees Explained. As we have emphasized at various points in the past on our blog, the principle which underlies all custody-related determinations in the State of Colorado is the “best interests” of the children. This is also the case for other jurisdictions throughout this nation. Of course, courts look at all

The Increasing Importance of Social Security Benefits Social Security is a significant topic in our society today, and it will be increasingly significant as more and more people from the older generations (i.e. Baby Boomers and Gen Xers) retire in the not-too-distant future. One of the biggest issues pertaining to Social Security is simply the

Divorce with an Immigrant or Non-Citizen Spouse is More Complicated Divorce is rarely a simple matter, as there nearly always tend to be complex issues which need to be sorted out – child custody disputes, marital property disputes, settlement agreement issues, and so forth. When one spouse is an immigrant, this brings an additional layer

Dividing Military Retirement Benefits Can Be a Complex Process Questions pertaining to the division of military retirement benefits are among the most frequently asked questions in the area of property division. One of the common misconceptions surrounding military retirement benefits is that these assets are somehow “special,” or exempt from division in divorce. This is

Obtaining a Divorce While Pregnant is Doable in Colorado Many Coloradoans wonder: is it possible to obtain a divorce when one spouse is pregnant? The answer to this question is “yes,” obtaining a divorce when one spouse is currently pregnant is possible in the State of Colorado. Certain states, such as Missouri, make it quite

Introduction: The Nature and Purpose of Trusts Most laypeople are familiar with the concept of a trust, but very few people in the general public understand how trusts work. Essentially, trusts are legal instruments which hold and distribute assets to selected beneficiaries. In a way, trusts can be likened to a special sort of asset

Sometimes, when spouses are unable to privately divide a marital home, the court may compel the spouses to sell the property in a court mandated sale. When this happens, the court will also determine how the proceeds be split. For instance, a court may order a house to be sold and then proceeds distributed in

Colorado’s Recent Changes Which Involve Domestic Violence Issues In the State of Colorado, just as in other jurisdictions around the country, domestic violence is not only a criminal law issue, but also a family law issue as well. In other words, domestic violence is not just something which might be prosecutable, it’s something which can

Only Marital Property is Subject to Division We have discussed the mechanics of the property division phase of divorce at length in previous articles. As we have stressed, only property categorized as “marital property” is subject to division based on a fair and equitable allocation, separate property remains with the original owner. Because of this