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Pet ownership can be among the most meaningful experiences a person can have. Owning a pet can teach us all sorts of lessons about caring, responsibility, compassion, and so forth. This is why parents often encourage their children to own and care for a pet; it’s also why many families consider their dog or cat […]

One issue which often comes up in the context of divorce is the division of retirement accounts. Retirement accounts are somewhat of an interesting matter, because these accounts tend to be thought of as uniquely separate types of property. When someone opens up and funds a retirement account, they don’t normally think of this type

Few things can complicate a divorce like an infidelity. Even when there are no unusual or exacerbating circumstances, divorces usually tend to be a bit unpleasant. When you throw in adultery, things can quickly escalate. However, just because adultery can trigger heated emotions, the divorce procedure in Colorado will usually not be affected. Many people

Most people know what legal marriage is because it traditionally involves a wedding ceremony and celebration with family and friends. Many people, however, are not familiar with the concept of common-law marriage and how that might influence a relationship in Colorado. Increasingly, couples are choosing to live together before marriage. Some of them have no

If you’re preparing to sell either your home or your investment property, you should take the time to master a few pieces of real estate terminology. Real estate is just like any other field: it has its own lingo and its own concepts. Even though you will hire your own team of professionals to assist

In most cases, grandparents play a loving and supportive role in the lives of their grandchildren. Few would deny that frequent contact with a loving grandparent can do wonders for a child. Ideally, grandparents can see their grandchildren consistently without any need for court involvement. However, in reality, grandparents occasionally run into issues regarding contact

Civil protective orders (CPOs, or “restraining orders”) are court mandates which provide relief to people seeking protection from another person who poses a threat. The State of Colorado has a very well-designed procedure for obtaining a CPO; furthermore, Colorado has a well-developed body of law in this area. In the case of Parocha v. Parocha

Paternity is the process of establishing the father’s rights over a child. In the State of Colorado, paternity can be established in multiple ways, there isn’t a single process that is used exclusively. This is also the case with many other jurisdictions around the country. Paternity can basically be broken up into two separate categories:

Marriage isn’t for everyone. In this day and age, many couples live together, share assets and expenses, and act like they are in a committed married relationship without ever going through the legal process of obtaining a marriage license. If you are in a long-term cohabitating relationship or a “common law” marriage, signing a cohabitation

We will continue to discuss 1031 exchanges given the far-reaching potential these transactions can have for real estate owners. A successful exchange can defer any amount of accumulated capital gains – even millions! – and so investors can literally “borrow” these funds to acquire a better-performing replacement property. As we’ve discussed before, exchanges are shrouded