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The process of getting divorced can understandably be a trying experience emotionally. However, divorce can also be difficult to navigate financially. Here is a glimpse at how financial matters are generally handled during the divorce process in Colorado.

First, during a divorce proceeding, marital assets are to be divided in an equitable manner in the state of Colorado. Most of the time that means a near 50/50 division. But, if a party contributed a significant portion of the wealth, a judge may determine that it is most equitable for one spouse to receive 60% of assets and the other one to receive 40% of assets if the facts support such a division based on financial circumstances. Also, any assets that either individual brought into the marriage are not subject to division, except for the increase in value and appreciated portion.

The process of marital dissolution can no doubt take a mental toll on those going through it. However, divorcing individuals in Colorado can take steps to protect their and their families' mental well-being during this life-altering process. Here are a couple of important moves for making a divorce proceeding as positive of an experience as possible.

First, it is important that divorcing individuals avoid allowing the marital breakup process to be all consuming. They may naturally be preoccupied with figuring out how to split assets and debt or how to handle parenting time. However, it is critical that their preoccupation with these divorce matters does not negate room in their lives for other important things, like sleep, exercising and spending quality time with loved ones.

The holiday season can be a trying time for families, even when they get along. The stress of decorations, gifts, traveling between homes, visiting relatives, having guests in your home and other responsibilities can be overwhelming.

This may be part of the reason why there is an uptick in divorces in the months following the holidays. When unhappy spouses are forced to spend time with families they don't get along with or there is financial stress that overwhelms a marriage, it's easy to see why Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and other major holidays add so much strain that a marriage may break.

One individual has suffered major injuries in a motor vehicle crash involving three motor vehicles in Colorado. According to authorities, the serious accident was the result of another individual's decision to drive recklessly. Fortunately for the injured party, when a person causes major injuries to another individual due to reckless driving, this is grounds for civil litigation.

According to police, the recent Colorado accident involved a car, a semi, and a sport utility vehicle. Police said the three motor vehicles ended up crashing at the intersection of two streets. One of the passenger vehicle's drivers ended up with serious injuries as a result of the crash. No one else was injured in the wreck.