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Creating and signing a prenuptial agreement can be among the most significant things a person can undertake in a lifetime. Prenuptial agreements – or “prenups” – are contractual tools used by couples to predetermine certain outcomes in the event of a divorce in the future. As we’ve discussed in the past, Colorado has specific rules […]

Typical Contract Structure Prenuptial contracts (commonly known as “prenuptial agreements,” or “prenups”) are increasingly used among marriage partners as a way to simplify the property division process in the event of divorce. Prenuptial contracts can predetermine how certain property will be divided if a couple decides to divorce at some point in the future.  Today,

Alimony – or “spousal maintenance” as it’s called in Colorado – refers to financial assistance given by one ex-spouse to the other after or during the divorce process. As we’ve discussed before on our blog, spousal maintenance can take several distinct forms here in Colorado; there is temporary maintenance, rehabilitative, permanent, and so forth. When

One common question we hear in our practice is the following: how do I make my recurring child support payments? And, can I make my child support payments in cash? In this post, we will answer the title question and spend a bit of time discussing payment options for noncustodial parents. All Parents Have a

Going through a divorce where there are children involved can be a complicated matter.  When you have a child with special needs, issues such as child custody, visitation, child support, and even property division become significantly more complex.  This is because every child with special needs may have drastically different day-to-day needs. If you’re going

We’ve discussed the essentials of the property division process in Colorado before on our blog. In our discussion, we learned some of the basics of how property is classified, how the process works, and other issues as well. In today’s post, we’re going to slightly alter our style, and go over the top 5 “frequently

Like other jurisdictions, the State of Colorado presumes that children should be financially supported by both biological parents. This is the default position on the matter. Under a limited number of scenarios – such as relinquishing parental rights via adoption – a parent may be excused from his or her financial obligation as a parent,

Americans in the 21st century are as mobile as they have ever been. Statistics show that most Americans will relocate once every several years. The reasons for relocation can be varied – remarriage, new job, desire to be closer to other family, etc. If a person doesn’t have children with an ex-spouse, packing up and