Niwot, Colorado Law Blog
Co-parenting with an ex
Having a child can be difficult, and needing to co-parent one is sometimes even more strenuous. However, it is the most feasible way to ensure that the child has both parents active in their life and maintain healthy relationships among every party involved. Children...
Staying sane in a messy divorce
More often than not, Colorado divorces involve significant emotional challenges for the spouses involved. It is difficult to stay centered when life is changing and there are legal issues to handle. Taking care of oneself physically and emotionally is critically...
Those with certain health conditions need estate planning
In Colorado, an estate plan can accomplish any one of a number of purposes. Deciding issues of money and property is just one thing that the estate plan does. If someone has any type of health condition, the estate plan can assist them as their issues progress. This...
Selling the home when a loved one dies
When it comes to selling the home of a person who has died in Colorado, the executor is generally in control of the process. However, they cannot begin to take steps to sell off the estate property until the debts of the estate are settled. This must happen before...
What happens to the house in divorce?
The marital home is an asset in a divorce. In Colorado, the home must be valued and included in the marital property to be divided. In fact, any property that the parties own is a part of the marital estate unless an exception applies. The parties need to know what to...
The important benefits of estate planning
After years of hard work, Colorado residents who have built up their wealth are probably looking forward to enjoying the fruit of their labors when they retire. Traveling, spending time with family and friends, or enjoying life at home may be some of the things they...
Planning one’s estate is a vital activity
In Colorado, many families hesitate to begin the process of estate planning due to avoiding talking about loved ones’ eventual deaths. In addition, they also fear the process of estate planning, thinking that it is too complex for them. By being methodical and...
Focus on being upright during a divorce
Colorado spouses who are going through a divorce cannot afford to allow themselves to be dragged into conflict. It can impact both the legal proceedings as well as the post-divorce relationship between the spouses. Taking the proverbial high road in a divorce takes...
Integrating digital assets into an estate plan
People who are creating an estate plan need to think about their digital assets as well as their other property. Like most states, Colorado has enacted a version of the Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act. This permits executors to access many digital...
What is an advance directive?
An advance directive is a legal document that allows an individual to direct what they want to happen in the event that they become incapacitated. This is an important tool to ensure that what a person wants for their future is carried out and so that a Colorado court...
