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How Are Assets Divided In A Colorado Divorce?

30 May 2019

Unlike some states that divide marital property 50/50 during divorce, Colorado has “equitable distribution” between divorcing couples. According to the court, “equitable” means “fair but not necessarily equal.” How does the court determine what is equitable for you and your spouse? Here is an overview. Process Of Dividing Marital Assets...

Does Child Support Increase If Salary Increases?

22 May 2019

This is a common question among separated parents dealing with child support. If your former spouse recently got a new job or a promotion, can you get higher child support payments from them? Or if you are the payor (the parent who’s paying child support), will your monthly obligation go...

A Mother’s Rights In Colorado — Child Custody And Divorce

07 May 2019

It is a myth that moms have an advantage when fighting for the custody of their child. Family courts today uphold only one main standard in child custody cases, and that is the child’s best interests, regardless of whether that lies with the father, mother, or both. But while parents...

What Constitutes Child Abandonment In Colorado?

16 Apr 2019

It is unfortunate when a child spends months or years of their life without hearing from one of their parents. If you are a separated parent who is raising your child and has not had any contact with your former partner in a while, you may be wondering if this...

How Living Accommodations Affect Child Custody in Colorado

04 Apr 2019

Are you a parent hoping to gain physical custody of your child? One of the things you can do to earn the court’s favor is to prepare your living accommodations with your child in mind. Your residence and home life are among the primary things that the judge will consider,...

What Makes An “Unfit Parent” In Colorado, And How To Prove It

27 Mar 2019

If you are seeking full custody of your child, or if you wish to have your ex-spouse’s parental rights terminated, one of the grounds to do this is based on having the other parent declared “unfit”. The definition of an “unfit parent” varies from state to state, and in Colorado,...

Can You Get Divorced Without A Lawyer In Colorado?

12 Mar 2019

You’ve probably heard that some people get divorced without getting an attorney. In Colorado, where divorce is legally known as “dissolution of marriage”, it is indeed possible to pursue a divorce case on your own. However, real-world cases have shown again and again that hiring a lawyer is your best...

Reasons For Child Custody Modification In Colorado

05 Mar 2019

As a parent, you always want what’s best for your child, and this means responding to changes that affect their life. If there is a child custody order in place and you feel that it needs to be updated to reflect a change in your situation, you may request the...

What Is Considered Parental Kidnapping In Colorado?

27 Feb 2019

If you are a divorced parent, one of your concerns may be that your former spouse would prevent you from spending time with your child, despite custody or visitation orders. You may have heard of cases where a non-custodial parent refuses to return the child after visitation, or a custodial...

Father Wants Custody To Avoid Child Support. What Can I Do?

18 Feb 2019

Child support payments can be a significant financial obligation for a divorced parent, which is why it’s no surprise that some go to great lengths to avoid paying it. One tactic, sometimes used by non-custodial fathers, is to try to gain custody of the child so that they would have...

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How Are Assets Divided In A Colorado Divorce?

Does Child Support Increase If Salary Increases?

A Mother’s Rights In Colorado — Child Custody And Divorce

What Constitutes Child Abandonment In Colorado?

How Living Accommodations Affect Child Custody in Colorado

What Makes An “Unfit Parent” In Colorado, And How To Prove It

Can You Get Divorced Without A Lawyer In Colorado?

Reasons For Child Custody Modification In Colorado

What Is Considered Parental Kidnapping In Colorado?

Father Wants Custody To Avoid Child Support. What Can I Do?

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