Unfortunately, not everyone’s walk down the aisle ends with happily ever after—at least not together. Instead, sometimes life takes spouses down different paths, and they move forward toward separate happy endings. But before divorcing spouses in Colorado can move on, they must first end their marriage by following all of Colorado’s legal requirements. A Colorado divorce requires a fair and equitable division of marital assets and debts, a child custody plan, child support under the state’s formula, and, in some…

If you’re struggling with your divorce, one of the things that you may want to consider doing to make it easier is seeking out mediation support. Mediation is a good way to keep your conversations open and flowing, so that you don’t have a breakdown in communication. Many people who work with mediators enjoy doing so, because having that third party present cuts down on the likelihood of fighting or the chances of a disagreement getting out of hand. A…

Through divorce mediation, you maintain a high level of control over the entire process. While there’s a mediator to help move the conversation forward, it’s you and your soon-to-be ex who are doing the negotiating and compromising. Knowing what to expect during divorce mediation will help you prepare for everything, while also ensuring that you address any key questions before you get in too deep. The process begins with an initial meeting between you, your spouse and the mediator. If…

The divorce process doesn’t necessarily entail litigation. Instead, you may be able to work through all your issues in mediation. As you learn more about divorce mediation, you’re likely to have a variety of questions. Here are five that you need to address before the process begins: How can we mediate when we don’t get along? Even if you’re on bad terms with your spouse, you can still resolve your issues through mediation. The mediator is trained to assist couples who…

Couples who are going through a divorce in Colorado and want the process to go as smoothly as possible may want to consider mediation. This has a lot of advantages and is usually much less expensive than going through the litigation process. For mediation to work well, it is best to follow certain tips and advice from experts. The first thing to do is decide if mediation is the right way to go. Family Education outlines some situations in which…