Social Security – Understanding Rules for Ex-Spouses
While a spouse may either be currently married or formerly married, Social Security only cares that the marriage was a long-term relationship. Social Security has always given both spouses and... Read More
What If My Ex-Spouse Won’t Follow Child Custody Orders?
Once entered into by the court, your divorce decree is deemed a court order. You and your ex-spouse must follow the child custody arrangements detailed in the court order or... Read More
How Can I File for Divorce If My Spouse is Missing?
Many married couples file for divorce once they feel the marriage will no longer work. Other couples, on the other hand, opt to abandon the marriage or separate indefinitely. Though... Read More
What Does Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Mean?
In the state of Colorado, the term custody is becoming less common. Instead of awarding custody in a divorce, Colorado statutes now legally use the term allocation of parental responsibilities... Read More
What is Considered Marital Property in a Colorado Divorce?
A divorce is typically comprised of numerous steps—one of which is the division of property. In a Colorado divorce, properties are typically divided into two: separate property and marital property.... Read More
Understanding Contempt of Court Citations
Contempt of court refers to an individual’s behavior that defies or opposes the authority of the court. If someone files a contempt of court citation against you in Colorado, that... Read More
Student Loans and Divorce
Going through a divorce often involves a long and exhausting process of classifying marital assets from non-marital assets. Dealing with divorce and student loans, however, can further complicate things. In... Read More
How Do I File for Divorce in Colorado?
Colorado is classified as a “no-fault” state in terms of divorce, which means you only need to show that your marriage is irretrievably broken. Fault or misconduct are not included... Read More
Discovery in Colorado Divorce Proceedings
“Discovery” is a legal process created specifically to collect information in different types of law—including during a divorce. Discovery is typically issued in family law cases such as divorce; child... Read More
Understanding Sole Custody in a Colorado Divorce
Any time there are children involved in a divorce, custody orders are typically established in the process. If one parent is awarded sole custody, then the rights and responsibilities of... Read More
