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
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....
Dividing variable annuities in divorce cases
When a couple in Colorado decides to divorce, they'll have to divide the assets that they've accumulated during their marriage. Spouses who have been married for a long time may have accumulated substantial assets, and this could lead to a complex asset division...
Why more millennials are choosing prenuptial agreements
According to a survey by the American Association of Lawyers, more millennials in Colorado and around the country are choosing to seek prenuptial agreements. Over half of the attorneys who participated in the survey stated they saw an overall increase in prenuptial...
Opening a new chapter in life with financial peace of mind
It might not come as a surprise that going through the end of a marriage can be an emotional and intimidating experience. If you and your spouse decide it is best to part ways, you might be wondering how your divorce will affect your life and how you can become better...
How to determine if your spouse is hiding assets in divorce
Are you one of many Colorado spouses who grew so tired of fighting with your partner about finances that you ultimately decided you'd rather file for divorce than stay in such an unhappy relationship? Money problems are definitely at the top of most list regarding...