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In recent posts, we have discussed various issues related to child support in Colorado. For instance, we have discussed the basic procedure for how child support amounts are determined. One issue which we see quite often relates to how child support money is spent by the recipient parent. In this post, we will discuss this […]

COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in many aspects of daily life: school, work, social activities, and healthcare, to name a few. However, if you share custody of a child in Colorado, you may be wondering if COVID-19 can legally have any effect on your parental responsibilities arrangement. Below are a few common questions we’ve received

The State of Colorado has a firm stance that the involvement of both parents is beneficial to children’s development. Whenever possible, Colorado prefers both parents when creating parenting time schedules. In this post, we will discuss a few of the basic facts surrounding parenting visitation in Colorado. As we will see, Colorado employs unique terminology

Spousal maintenance as alimony is called in Colorado, is sometimes paid by a higher-earning spouse to a lower-earning or non-earning spouse during and after a Colorado divorce.  No spouse is automatically entitled to maintenance.  It is gender-neutral and awarded only in cases where this income is necessary to prevent severe economic consequences. When divorcing couples

Future couples across the country are choosing to execute premarital agreements more and more frequently. Future couples in the State of Colorado are no exception to this trend. More and more often, we see prospective newlyweds using these agreements to predetermine the fate of many things in the event of a divorce. Importantly, prenups are

In the context of divorce, issues involving child custody can be among the most contentious. When we consider the many difficult issues involved in a divorce, this is a very profound statement. Parents often end up fighting most diligently over child custody arrangements. Fortunately, the State of Colorado has a well-designed system of law when

Real estate continues to be one of the most popular investment vehicles in the State of Colorado and throughout the country. This is true despite the well-documented crises experienced in the late 2000s and more recently with the pandemic shutdowns. In all likelihood, the current situation will probably deter a lot of new investors from

Mediation refers to the practice of hiring an individual to act as a private intermediary to facilitate the various aspects of a divorce. Mediation can be a viable alternative to the traditional court-based divorce procedure. Couples seeking divorce can derive both personal and financial benefits when they select mediation over the traditional court system. One

Marriage as an institution continues to evolve and change. Although many people now see marriage as merely one arrangement among other viable alternatives, marriage continues to have an important status and significance in our culture. Sometimes, when we discuss topics such as marriage and divorce, it can be helpful to look at the hard numbers