Marital Property

Marital Property

During divorce proceedings, Colorado puts property into two categories: (1) marital; and (2) separate. The judge can only divide marital property. Separate property is automatically awarded to the party who owned it before the marriage. Separate property includes...
Understanding Collaborative Law

Understanding Collaborative Law

Collaborative Law is a voluntary, non-adversarial process where both parties work together with their attorneys to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. Unlike traditional litigated divorces, where the focus is often on winning legal arguments, Collaborative Law...
How Self-Employment Affects Your Divorce

How Self-Employment Affects Your Divorce

Every divorce carries its own unique circumstances. If you’re self-employed, your divorce will have some additional considerations. Child Support Self-employed individuals must still pay child support. In Colorado, child support is calculated on a worksheet, which...
Alcohol Use in Custody Cases

Alcohol Use in Custody Cases

If there are concerns about a parent’s ability to abstain from alcohol during their parenting time, there are different options for addressing those concerns in real-time. The first step is determining whether a parent’s alcohol use rises to the level of necessitating...
Tips for Filing as Co-Petitioners

Tips for Filing as Co-Petitioners

Do want to file a joint divorce with your spouse, but you’re not sure where to start? In this article, I’ll guide you through the next steps you should take. Filing as Co-Petitioners means that both you and your spouse will sign the Petition for Dissolution. While...