Dividing a family-owned or closely held business during divorce brings unique legal and emotional challenges. This is especially true in Greeley, where family and business ties often overlap. These businesses have financial and personal value because they’re closely...
Divorce
First steps to take to build your case for maintenance
Divorce is bound to rock your finances. Not only will you lose your spouse’s income, but you’ll also have to divide marital assets with them. This can leave you in a precarious financial position that’s riddled with uncertainty. As stressful as that can be, take...
What you need to know about Colorado’s probate process
When a family member or loved one passes away, their estate must go through probate. If you are unfamiliar with the probate process, you are likely to have many questions. Perhaps you have heard that probate is long, expensive and complicated. Having a basic...
How to protect your financial positioning during divorce
It’s natural to worry about what your financial picture will look like once your divorce is finalized. After all, the marriage dissolution process requires you and your spouse to divide marital assets and debts, separate out individually owned property and address...
How can I argue to win my child custody case?
Ultimately, only you can answer that question. But as you head into your custody case, you’ll want to remember that the court, and the parties involved, should seek an outcome that best supports the child’s best interests. Of course, you and your child’s other parent...
Parents should be prepared for relocation disputes
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....
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...