Separation and divorce are distressing and chaotic prospects, but one of the most pressing first questions is often, “Who keeps the family home?”Under Colorado 14-2-201, the court requires divorcing spouses to divide their marital property in a way that’s fair and equitable if not exactly 50/50, during a legal separation or a divorce. This rule…

Most people feel that family is the most important aspect of their lives. Unfortunately, family relationships can evolve and change, sometimes requiring legal processes to set new boundaries, establish guidelines, and settle crucial legal matters to allow each party to move forward. An experienced Colorado family lawyer combines an in-depth understanding of family law, the…

We’d all like to believe that a walk down the aisle ends in happily-ever-after, but sometimes life takes spouses on different paths. If you’ve determined that divorce is the right choice, you’ve probably already begun preparing yourself for the inevitable split, but what else can you do to ready yourself emotionally? No divorce is ever…

A divorce is an emotional and financial upheaval for spouses and their children, requiring the transformation of one household into two. Reaching fair divorce settlement terms allows spouses to obtain an uncontested divorce without requiring a judge to resolve disputes. Sometimes, negotiations between spouses with their attorneys are not enough. In these cases, spouses may…

Sometimes the division of assets during a Colorado divorce is a straightforward matter; for instance, when spouses rent a home and have few assets, or own a single property and agree to sell their home and divide the proceeds. But how does the Colorado Court divide luxury assets?Under Colorado’s Uniform Marriage Act, R&RE, p. 1016,…