Family Law

Most people understand the premise of prenuptial agreements. But far fewer understand the reasons for postnuptial agreements — or even know that they exist.  While a prenuptial agreement, also called a marital contract or shortened to prenup, is developed prior to the...

Like several other states, Colorado has a process called legal separation. Basically, a couple in the Denver area may choose to use a legal separation in a case where they wish to remain legally married but live apart. Couples may choose this option for a number of...

Not only is it natural for a person to move-on post-divorce but also, it is healthy. When a person has children, however, moving on is often easier said than done, as many children of divorce struggle with the idea that their mom or dad has a new love interest. This...

If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you have more than one option. Many spouses opt to file for divorce, which effectively terminates the marriage. If, however, you are not sure whether you want to permanently end your romantic relationship with your...

One of the biggest impacts of a divorce is what it does to a person’s finances. In all situations, a couple splits assets and takes what used to be their collective wealth and cuts it in half. Neither one will walk away better than they were during the marriage...

Courts assign child support payments to divorced Colorado couples. But the court understands that your life is not static. Changes happen. Because of those changes, you may one day need to alter your support payments. But what are valid reasons to request a...

Going through the process to establish yourself as your child's legal father may provide many benefits to you and your child. Colorado automatically recognizes you as your child's father if you are married to his or her mother. If you and the child's mother are not...

To say that divorce is difficult for children is an understatement. In addition to not understanding why their parents no longer want to live together, children of divorce try to make sense of a host of complex thoughts. One such thought is, Did my parents get...

Colorado has a simple formula for child support. Generally, the court orders the parent who earns more to pay about 20% of the gross income both parents earn each month. However, parenting time and other factors affect this amount. Read on to learn more about the...

When you and your spouse divorce in Colorado, you need not engage in the traditional litigated divorce. You have other available options, known as alternative dispute resolution, for achieving a more amicable divorce. Your main alternative dispute resolution options...