Divorce presents a host of financial considerations for both parties. One of these difficult choices involves who will maintain vehicle ownership and responsibility after the ink has dried on the divorce decree. Determining who will keep a car during a divorce is a...
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Will I lose my health insurance after I get divorced?
Maintaining health insurance coverage is a major concern for many people due to the high cost of medical care. People who have health insurance through their spouse's group plan at work may fear losing coverage after divorce. Will you lose your health insurance...
Equitable distribution of property in a Colorado divorce
Unlike the divorce process in community property states, Colorado's equitable distribution laws seek to divide property so as to be fair to both parties — but not necessarily equal. The court will consider whether the property is marital or nonmarital. Marital and...
What are Colorado’s three forms of adoption?
Adoption is a big choice and commitment, but it can lead to a fulfilling future for the whole family unit. The process to adoption can be intimidating, but you don't have to go through it all by yourself. If you are considering adding a new member to your family, it...
Modifying your divorce decree
Your life has probably changed completely since your divorce. You may have a new home, a new schedule, and maybe a new focus on your career. There may even be a new partner in your life. There are many reasons why the divorce decree that was finalized years ago simply...
How does emotional abuse tie in with domestic violence?
Spousal abuse is a pervasive issue that affects men and women of all races, income levels and social standing. Each year in Colorado and elsewhere, thousands of people fear for their safety from those they should be able to trust the most. There is no dispute that...
Things that are unenforceable in a prenup
Many married couples are discovering the advantages of entering into a prenuptial agreement prior to marriage. In fact, over half of all attorneys in the United States reported an increase in the number of requested prenups, as per a report in Time. In the event...
The FBI’s pursuit against corporate fraud
Corporations, specifically C Corporations, are the subject of regulation by federal and state laws, perhaps more stringently than other types of business formations. When upper management errs in failing to ensure compliance with regulations and laws concerning the...
Alimony statute provides clearer guidance on amount and duration
Alimony in Colorado is often an uncertain issue. Colorado statute section 14-10-114 attempts to provide for a more reliable, less discretionary determination of alimony. That statute requires that the court, in a situation where one spouse has requested alimony,...
3 reasons to avoid delaying a divorce
There are many contributing factors to the fact Colorado's divorce rate is on the decline. In 2013, the divorce rate in the state reached a record low for the previous decade. Some experts claim this drop is due to a rise in education. While Colorado has seen fewer...