Colorado Divorce Attorney Fees
A common question I often get asked is “can I get my ex to pay for my attorney fees?” Sometimes you can get your ex, or soon to be ex-spouse, to pay for attorney fees you incur during the divorce. Section 14-10-119, C.R.S. provides the primary way for an individual to receive attorney fees from t ...
Who Gets the House in Divorce in Colorado?
Who Gets the House? How to Value and Divide the Marital Home in the Divorce: Oftentimes, the most valuable asset a married couple has is their home. Not only is it valuable in terms of worth to the parties, but there is usually sentimental value to one or both of the spouses in a divorce. Who ...
Contempt of Court Colorado
Contempt of Court Colorado --The Basics If you believe your ex-spouse or the other parent in your case has violated a court order, you may be able to file contempt against him or her. Is This the Best Remedy? If the other party has violated a court order, you are generally entit ...
Move Out of State with the Kids? Child Relocation Cases in Colorado
Child Relocation Cases in Colorado Sometimes, it may be necessary for a divorced individual to move out-of-state after the divorce. What happens if you have kids? Unless you have a written agreement between you and your ex-spouse explicitly stating you can relocate with the children, you will h ...
Colorado's New Maintenance Statute
Colorado's New Maintenance Statute On January 1, 2014, Colorado enacted a new spousal maintenance statute in C.R.S. 14-10-114, setting forth guidelines for maintenance payments from one spouse to another. “Spousal Maintenance” is Colorado’s legal term for “spousal support” or “alimony.” Prior ...
Cheating Spouse: Matter in Divorce?
Colorado: A “No Fault State” In Colorado, there is only one “reason” that the Court will grant a divorce: a finding that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” This means, in Court, that the Judge needs to hear you, your spouse, or both of you answer “yes” to the following question: do you ...
5 Non-Tax Reasons to Have an Estate Plan
A common misconception is that the primary purpose of estate planning is to reduce taxes. Another misconception is that only people with “a lot of money” need an estate plan. There are plenty of other compelling reasons why a person should have an estate plan. 1. Control If you have an estate ...
