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Holidays in the Context of Child Custody Orders With the holidays around the corner – Thanksgiving and Christmas – many parents naturally wonder: will I be able to have my child for at least one of these critical holidays? The answer, as is usual when it comes to the law, is that things depend on […]

Alimony Remains an Important Family Law Issue Alimony – or “spousal maintenance” – is among the more controversial issues in the arena of family law, both in Colorado and throughout the country. Some contend that alimony is anachronistic and out of place in the modern era; others argue that alimony is often necessary to balance

Steps to Guarantee a Solid Prenuptial Agreement: Creating a prenuptial agreement isn’t just something advisable for the “super rich” or those with celebrity status. Prenuptial agreements are essentially a method to predetermine certain outcomes in the hypothetical possibility of divorce at some future point in time. In other words, they are a means to remove

Separate Vs. Marital Property One of the most pressing issues which arises when couples divorce is what property each spouse will keep. Spouses are allowed to retain sole ownership of all separate property, and then receive an equitable share of the “marital property,” which is loosely defined as all property acquired during the marriage. Separate

How is Cryptocurrency Handled in a Colorado Divorce? Cryptocurrency is Not a “Special” Asset How is Cryptocurrency Handled in a Colorado Divorce? Cryptocurrencies – i.e. Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc. – continue to fascinate the public. Most adult Coloradoans know about cryptocurrency, although relatively few know the finer details on how these currencies operate. Cryptocurrency has long

Introduction: Basics of Dissipation of Assets in Colorado   What Sort of Remedies Are Available for Dissipation of Assets in Colorado? As we’ve mentioned before in other posts, divorce doesn’t always bring out the best in the parties who go through it. In fact, in some cases, divorce inspires behavior which is downright shameful. Dissipation

Concrete Examples of Dissipation of Assets in Colorado Law Basic Definition of Dissipation of Assets Divorce has a tendency to bring out some of the worst behavior in adults. No matter how well balanced and level-headed a person may be in another context, when it comes to the divorce process, nearly anyone can be reduced

Can Separate Property Become Marital Property in Colorado Law? As we have discussed before, the classification of property as either marital or separate is an immensely important determination. In Colorado divorces, when dividing property, one spouse typically keeps their separate property, while marital property is divided according to preestablished principles. One question we haven’t tackled

What is Colorado’s Stance on ‘De Facto’ Parents? What is Colorado’s Stance on ‘De Facto’ Parents? Colorado family law terminology can seem unusual to laypeople. One such term is ‘de facto parent.’ A de facto parent is not the biological parent but may attain official parental status under the law. Individuals may petition the court

Fraud, Duress, Coercion & Unconscionability in Colorado Prenups Prenuptial Agreements are Similar to Regular Contracts Prenuptial agreements – commonly referred to as “prenups” both among laypeople and legal professionals – are contracts that predetermine certain outcomes in the event of divorce among people who plan to marry. Prenuptial agreements can predetermine multiple things in the