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3 actions that may affect the value of your marital estate
When married Colorado couples decide to divorce, they either reach their own property division arrangements or turn to the family courts. Judges presiding over divorces will apply the Colorado equitable distribution…
What happens to your retirement account when you divorce?
Trying to make sense of your marital estate can be a challenge in the early stages of a divorce. Many people struggle to identify what is truly marital property and…
Determining who keeps your family pet in a Colorado divorce
A lot is uncertain when you file for divorce. You may not know what will happen with your property or how you will share custody of your children. If you…
What should you remember about dividing art in divorce?
Art collections can be very valuable, but the thought of having to split it up might be sickening. People who are going through a divorce may have to do just…
What happens to deferred compensation in a Colorado divorce?
Achieving a fair outcome in your divorce requires that you track down all of the assets you shared with your spouse. Some assets are easier to locate than others. You…
Which assets can I keep when I file for divorce?
Property distribution is one of the main concerns of couples who decide to file for divorce. Anything you acquired during your marriage is marital property, and the court will divide…
Equitable property division basics in Colorado
There are two primary ways that property is commonly divided during divorce and different states followed different methods. Colorado is referred to as an equitable property division state and what that means…
Can your spouse hide assets from you in divorce?
Property division and the prospect of dividing shared finances into two households can be a challenging aspect of divorce for many couples. Unfortunately, this challenging process can become increasingly complex…
4 crucial stages in property division
Based on the complexity of a couple’s assets and debts, property division can quickly become a challenging part of even the most amicable divorce. Acrimony, hurt feelings and hidden assets…
Using an appraiser to value marital assets in a Colorado divorce
Dividing a couple’s assets can be one of the most challenging issues in a Colorado divorce, especially if the couple has acquired assets of significant value during the marriage. Different…
Options for the family home in a Colorado divorce
Unfortunately, not every marriage in the Highlands Ranch area lasts forever. Despite a couple’s best intentions, a divorce may become inevitable. A divorce is often an emotional experience for everyone but there…
Do I need a QDRO for my divorce in Colorado?
Married couples spend much of their lives together, building and saving assets for a secure life after retirement. When they decide to get a divorce, retirement portfolios can be some…
‘Trading’ assets in the name of equitable property division
Property division is often the most complex financial aspect of divorce. Colorado calls for marital property to be distributed equitably – that is, fairly between both partners, not necessarily 50-50.…
Will I have to pay my spouse’s credit card debt?
If you are like most consumers in the United States, you likely have at least one credit card in your wallet. Some people choose to pay off all credit card…
What constitutes a fair and equitable property division?
If you have begun thinking about divorcing your Colorado spouse, you need to be aware that you and (s)he will need to divide your marital property fairly and equitably between…
How is marital property divided in Colorado?
Was it always “share and share alike” with your spouse during your marriage? That attitude is likely to fall by the wayside rather quickly once you head to divorce court.…
Divorce later in life requires careful planning for retirement
According to recent statistics, younger couples are less inclined to seek a divorce. However, for those aged 50 and older, the divorce rate has increased more than 100 percent. Colorado residents…
Not every state is typical when it comes to divorce
The national rate at which people end their marriages is often quoted as being approximately 40 percent. There are many variables that go into that number, and various states have differing rates…
Actor Tom Arnold files for divorce for fourth time
Life in Hollywood comes with not just fame and extravagant lifestyles; it also comes with a great deal of pressure and the stress of constant public scrutiny. This may be one reason why many celebrity…
Financial secrets can take a toll and eventually lead to divorce
According to surveys, financial stress plays a major role in why marriages become troubled. Even though many married couples share bank and credit accounts, a surprising number of spouses reported…
Effective steps to take to finalize divorce sooner
There has been much discussion about the need for couples in the process of dissolving their marriage to finalize the process by the end of the year. Beginning in January, the…
Divorce requires more than a settlement agreement; lives change
For the majority of married people, life starts out as being someone’s child, and later, one becomes a significant other before finally becoming a spouse. In the event of a divorce, not…
When negotiating alimony during divorce, calm approach is best
The end of a marriage is fraught with many emotions that can work against clear decision-making. When it’s time to negotiate certain aspects of one’s divorce — such as alimony…
Student loan debt creates more stress that could lead to divorce
There are many stresses that can eventually erode a marriage. According to financial professionals, debt plays a significant role when couples choose to file for a divorce. Colorado residents who are considering filing for a dissolution may worry…
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