Everyone believes in happily ever after when they walk down the marriage aisle, but sometimes, life takes spouses in different directions. Deciding to part ways means spouses face a big decision, but fortunately, it doesn’t always have to be the permanent end of the marriage. Unlike the handful of states that have no laws facilitating legal separation, in Colorado, spouses can choose to live separately for as long as necessary to make the best possible decision about their future, while…

In divorce, establishing where the children will live is often one of the hardest issues to resolve. During the economic downturn, when home values plummeted, some parents got creative by “nesting.” In this arrangement children remain in the family home full-time while the parents alternate between that home and another. In some cases, the parents may even remain in the same home together, at least temporarily. This approach is back in the spotlight with a new ABC show about a…

Think the family pet can’t cause issues in divorce? When researchers at Georgia Regents University asked hundreds of people who they would save if given the choice between a dog or a human, nearly half (40 percent) said they would save their pet over the life of a stranger if forced to choose. Still not convinced? Consider these statistics: Over 90 percent of dog owners view their pet as part of the family (Harris poll) 40 percent of female married…

The start of a new year always brings a spike in the number of divorce cases across the country. Statistics prove that at least one in every five married couples is considering divorce immediately after the festive season. If your marriage is ending, there are some things you can do to ensure that the divorce doesn’t bring you too much trauma. Taking the right steps up-front can make the entire separation a more peaceful, drama-free, and fair process. Below are some tips…

There are a number of options for going through divorce. One of those options is getting unbundled legal services. As an alternative to the traditional method of paying for divorce, unbundled services allow you, the client, to pay ala carte for needed legal services. This can lower the cost of divorce significantly. Unbundled legal services are not for everyone. Below are a few reasons unbundled legal services may work for you, and a few reasons why a traditional method may…