Divorced parents may have made their child custody decisions and developed a parenting time schedule, but this does not mean the situation will always be smooth. One challenge that can arise is relocation. A custodial parent might want to move away for myriad reasons....
Month: December 2017
Using a real estate appraiser to value the family home
One of the most contentious issues in many Colorado divorces involves the value of the family home. Each party may have different emotional attachments to the house, and each therefore approaches the value of this asset from a starkly different perspective....
What is not considered marital property in a divorce?
Colorado family law cases can be difficult. This is particularly relevant to property division. Colorado is an equitable distribution state where property is divided in a manner the court believes to be fair instead of split in half. That, however, does not answer all...
The top signs that your marriage might be over
Every marriage has its rough patches. While a lot of married couples can work through their challenges to salvage their marriages, others are left uncertain of how much longer they can hold on to their relationship. Sure, divorce is an option, but how do you know if...
5 ways that a spouse attempts to hide assets
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...
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...