Colorado spouses who are thinking that a divorce may be in their future likely have a lot of questions about what to do. You may know that you want to get a divorce, but you don't understand how to initiate the process or what's involved in it. This can be...
When you and your ex decide that it's time to make your separation official, you'll likely have a lot of questions about the divorce process in Colorado. One of the most common is how your retirement account will be split during the divorce proceedings. The type of...
An irrevocable trust may be an effective way to protect your Colorado home, a vehicle or money inside of a bank account from being seized by creditors. Furthermore, assets that are kept in an irrevocable living trust are shielded from being taken away in a divorce....
A judge may appoint someone to handle your finances and medical decisions if you become incapacitated without an incapacitation plan. In Colorado, even if your bank accounts are under joint ownership, there are some restrictions on what the other owner can do while...
If you and your spouse have made the difficult decision to dissolve your marriage, you may be experiencing a litany of emotions. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your divorce, you and your former spouse probably have different divorce lawyers who are...
Many people in Colorado craft a will to include personal possessions or money that can be left behind for family and friends when they die. This isn't a requirement, but it does tend to make the process of dividing your belongings a bit easier. Keep in mind a few...
Once you've filed for divorce in Colorado, it might seem safe to assume that your former spouse will be automatically disinherited from your will. However, if you don't update your estate plans, your former spouse may still be eligible for a portion of your assets....
When you're gone, how will you communicate your values and life story to your loved ones in Colorado? An increasing number of people are choosing to leave behind an ethical will. Unlike a traditional will, which is focused on dividing up your assets, an ethical will...
When parents divorce, it can be extremely difficult for the children. The kids will have to get used to no longer living with both parents on a regular basis. Some Colorado parents may underestimate the effects that divorce has on children under 3 years old, but they...
Many divorces in Colorado and around the country involve children. This means that both parents will have to come to terms with having to construct a co-parenting plan. Many courts require this plan as it will outline how the child or children will be raised....