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Divorce can be emotionally and financially stressful, especially if there is debt involved. In Colorado, martial debt falls under the Equitable Distribution Rule which means that it will be distributed fairly between the parties. However, this does not mean that debt is divided exactly 50/50. What is Considered Marital Debt? All marital debt and assets […]

Thanksgiving is an important holiday celebrated by many families in the U.S. Most people have at least the Thursday of the week of Thanksgiving and often following Friday off of work or school, to allow for time together as a family. For parents who share custody of a child, Thanksgiving can be a source of

Many people have heard of prenuptial agreements which allow people who going to get married to decide what will happen in the event of a divorce. If you are already married, it is not too late to enter an agreement with your spouse regarding what will happen in case of a potential separation. A postnuptial

What is Parenting Time? In Colorado, “parenting time” is a court-ordered amount of time that a non-custodial parent can spend with their child. There is no set amount of parenting time that each parent can receive. Instead, the court determines parenting time during a custody or visitation hearing. Parenting time orders are more common for

Mediation involves both parties meeting with a mutually selected neutral third party who assists in reaching an agreement. The goal of mediation is to facilitate rational discussion that leads to a desirable outcome. Mediation can be a great alternative to the traditional court-based divorce procedure. Cost Divorce can be extremely expensive, and mediation is a

A parenting plan is an essential agreement that allocates parental responsibilities. Divorce with children is always complicated, and it is incredibly important to protect your children throughout every stage of the divorce. Avoiding common mistakes that are made when creating parenting plans can protect your finances, your sanity, and most importantly the health and well-being

Employers Do Not Have to Offer Coverage after Divorce In many marriages throughout Colorado and the rest of the country, both spouses are covered under an employer-sponsored group health insurance plan, but only one of the spouses is employed with that company. In other words, there is the primary covered spouse, and the dependent spouse.