There are times when major changes to a family or legal situation require certified proof; for example, a marriage certificate, birth certificate, death certificate, and proof of divorce. After a divorce, you’ll receive a certified paper copy of your marital dissolution to serve as proof of divorce. You can also request additional copies of this and other vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates through the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment either in person,…

Once you and/or your spouse determine that your marriage has ended and reconciliation isn’t possible, it’s time to start taking the necessary legal steps to begin your new journey forward. The first step in a divorce is filing the divorce petition. Getting divorced is never a simple process, either emotionally or legally. By moving forward into a Denver divorce with a clear understanding of the process, beginning with where to file the divorce papers, you can streamline the process, understand…

No one goes into a marriage expecting to end up in divorce court, but sometimes it’s best to part ways and move forward on a new path. In the best-case scenario, spouses agree to part amicably and then draft their settlement agreement and parenting schedule out of court with the help of lawyers and mediation. This results in an uncontested divorce and streamlines the process. Sadly, this is the exception rather than the rule. Contested divorces are more common in…

Divorce is always a distressing experience, with intense emotions coupled with the stress of enduring a complex legal process. But for stay-at-home moms who’ve been out of the workforce while raising their children, the process is especially intimidating. As a full-time mom, you may have allowed career opportunities to pass you by as you focused on the tough job of raising your children and keeping a comfortable home. You may have forfeited time in the workforce in order to support…

Divorce not only ends a marriage, it essentially separates one household into two. In Colorado, this means the equitable division of a couple’s marital assets and debts. Divorcing spouses in Colorado have two options for dividing their property, bank accounts, and debts. They can form their own agreement with the help of their lawyers and the mediation process, or they can bring their arguments before the judge to decide for them. No matter which way they come to a final…