Sneaky and covert tactics in divorce are not unheard of involving separated spouses. One of those tactics includes attempting to hide marital assets. A spouse may have suspicions, but not the proof. However, keeping a watchful and receiving the guidance of certain...
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Sensible steps to follow before you hire your divorce attorney
Perhaps your marriage is just not working anymore, and if there are children involved, it may be even more complicated with your soon-to-be former spouse. Once you have made the decision to divorce, the next obstacle to overcome is which attorney you should hire to...
Is your trustee breaching the fiduciary duty?
Losing a loved one is never easy. The emotional impact can be overwhelming at times, which makes dealing with the logistics of your loved one’s estate even more challenging. But if you were named as the beneficiary of a trust or are otherwise positioned to inherit...
What is parental gatekeeping and how is it harming your child?
You probably don’t need us to tell you that child custody disputes can quickly become heated. Each parent thinks they know what is best for their child, and hurt feelings and resentment can cause parents to try to undermine their child’s relationship with the other...
Can domestic abuse continue after divorce?
Dealing with domestic abuse can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Instead of coming home to a safe place, you find yourself worrying about what your spouse will do. When you start to move toward divorce, it can feel like there is finally a light at the end of...
Divorce and taxes
Divorce represents a life-changing time. The end of a marriage brings uncertainty with the early months and years requiring significant adjustments in a new family dynamic. Then comes tax preparation season. The first post-divorce filing requires extra steps that...
Three mistakes to avoid in divorce
Divorce is never easy, but people sometimes exacerbate the pain by making preventable mistakes. Here are a few actions to watch out for as you continue through the divorce process and work towards a better tomorrow. Fighting over insignificant assets You can save...
How much of our debt will I be responsible for in my divorce?
Property division is the part of a divorce that most often causes strife and conflict. This stress is amplified when the couple has sizeable debt. If you have an imminent divorce, you might be wondering which of you will be saddled with the responsibility for your...
What are the three types of probate in Colorado?
The death of a loved one is never easy. In Colorado, if a person left a will or died without any kind of estate plan, their estate will be probated. The following is a brief overview of the three types of probate in Colorado. Probate of small estates A small estate,...
What is a postnup?
Most people in Colorado have heard of a prenuptial agreement (or "prenup.") A prenup can help you protect your assets in the event that you and your spouse file for divorce. But if you didn't sign a prenup before you got married, it might seem like you're out of luck....