What to do with the family home in a Colorado divorce

What to do with the family home in a Colorado divorce

The home is often the center of family life. It is often where holidays are celebrated, the kids learn to ride their bikes and memories are made. It also represents a significant financial investment for a Colorado couple. As a result, when couples decide to divorce, what to do about the home often becomes a complicated issue. In some instances, one of the individuals may decide that he or she wants to keep the home. This is often prompted by…

Understand how business income might impact divorce

A stay-at-home spouse counts on their spouse to pay the bills and provide the income. This sometimes comes in the form of a family-run business, but it isn’t usually an issue as long as the marriage is a happy one. There might be a problem if the spouse who runs the company decides that it’s time to divorce. Sometimes, business owners who opt to split from their spouse will try to make it appear as though the company isn’t as…

Emotions can complicate the divorce process

Unquestionably, divorce can be an emotional time. When one is feeling overwhelmed with emotions, it is easy to make mistakes. Certain mistakes in the divorce process can lead to lifelong struggles. While it may be one thing to advise someone to approach divorce as reasonably as possible, this is not always easy to do. For this reason, many in Colorado seek legal advice as early as possible in the process. Divorce is essentially a business transaction, and those who view…

Short marriage led to divorce? Your attorney can help

You and your spouse have only been married a short time, and you think that could mean that your divorce will be less complicated than a divorce would be for others. The reality is, though, that the complexity of your divorce comes down to what you did during that time. Take, for example, a couple who has been married for two years. They bought a house, had a child and set aside money into retirement. They opened a business, too. Then, they…

Have a plan for dealing with your emotions in divorce

Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your divorce, you can expect to experience a variety of emotions. Some are easier to deal with than others, but they’ll continually move to the forefront throughout the process and even after your divorce is in the past. It’s critical to have a plan for dealing with your emotions in divorce, as this will help you shoot down anything that comes your way. Here are a few things you can try. Take time for yourself: Just…