The most basic, and arguably most important, estate planning tool; a will can be used to accomplish several estate planning objectives including: Designate a guardian for a minor-aged child Designate who receives your belongings Designate how (some) assets are...
Month: August 2016
Case challenges mother’s decision making responsibility
A highly controversial and emotionally wrenching custody case has reached one state's Supreme Court, and it has led to debate across the nation, including in Colorado. The matter centers on a father's concerns about his former wife's decision making responsibility...
How to divide retirement assets during a Colorado divorce
For Colorado couples who are preparing the end their marriage, understanding how to properly divide retirement assets can be difficult. Each type of retirement account can have its own set of rules and guidelines for division, and failing to meet those stipulations...
Dealing with the division of marital assets before a divorce
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements have become so popular that numerous websites offer do-it-yourself forms. These forms might seem like a less expensive alternative, but Colorado couples need to remember that you often get what you pay for with DIY legal...
Are you a newly divorced parent who is dreading back-to-school time?
It's hard to believe that it's already August and, in just a couple of short weeks, schools throughout the area will be back in session. As kids and parents enjoy these fleeting last days of summer, some are likely feeling anxious about returning to school. This...
Father may have destroyed his child custody opportunity
Colorado parents may have read about an unusual custody case that led to a father's arrest on felony charges. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of taking the proper course of action when trying to secure child custody rights. Had this father chosen a...
Middle-Aged U.S. Women And Prescription Drug Addiction
By now, most Colorado residents have likely heard some of the alarming statistics about the opioid addiction crisis that is affecting millions of individuals throughout Colorado and across our country. Consider these sobering facts about opioid abuse in the United...