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The Advantages of Consulting with an Attorney Before Marriage in Colorado

The Advantages of Consulting with an Attorney Before Marriage in Colorado

When it comes to marriage and divorce, virtually everyone understands why an attorney is helpful for navigating through the latter, but comparatively fewer people understand why an attorney can be useful before going through the former. As it turns out, consulting with an experienced family law attorney prior to marriage can yield substantial benefits for […]

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How to Cut Down Divorce Expenses in an Inflationary Crisis

How to Cut Down Divorce Expenses in an Inflationary Crisis

Unless you’ve been closed off from television, social media, or other news sources for a bit of time, you’ve almost certainly heard about the dramatic price increases occurring throughout the U.S. today. According to the Consumer Price Index, Americans today are grappling with year-over-year increases which haven’t been seen in 40 years. In certain markets,

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Key Considerations Before Signing a Prenuptial Agreement

Key Considerations Before Signing a Prenuptial Agreement

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

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What If My Teenager Refuses to Comply With the Parenting Time Order

What If My Teenager Refuses to Comply With the Parenting Time Order?

If you have court-ordered parenting time with your child, you probably value every second you spend together. However, even if the child’s other parent is compliant with your custody agreement, getting the child to comply isn’t always easy. Despite parenting time orders, older children and teenagers sometimes refuse to see their non-custodial parents. If you’re

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A Detailed Look at a Standard Prenuptial Contract

A Detailed Look at a Standard Prenuptial Contract

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,

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Tax Treatment of Spousal Maintenance in Colorado – for Payor & Payee

Tax Treatment of Spousal Maintenance in Colorado – for Payor & Payee

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

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How to Change Your Name After a Colorado Divorce

How to Change Your Name After a Colorado Divorce

The divorce process can be complicated, lengthy, and emotional. When you search online for “divorce lawyers near me,” you’ll likely find overwhelming information about child custody, marital property, alimony, court hearings, mediation, name changes, and confusing paperwork that needs to be filled out and filed with the court. At The Drake Law Firm, P.C., our

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