There are many reasons that you might decide to go through with a divorce. One of them could be that you have a spouse who is dealing with a substance use disorder. Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder, is just one of the substance use disorders that could negatively impact your marriage. Alcoholism is a common reason for people to seek divorce, and it may even be a grounds for divorce (although Colorado is a no-fault state, so you only need…
You have spent your entire career building up your wealth and accruing valuable assets. If you know that a divorce is imminent, then, you are probably considering all of the options available to you that could help you to navigate the divorce process as smoothly as possible. Before filing your divorce petition, it may be a good idea to take a moment to consider the advantages and drawbacks of hiring a private judge to administer your divorce. Are private judges…
Living under the same roof with your soon-to-be-ex can be uncomfortable and inconvenient when you are going through the divorce process. Maybe you are tired of the fighting, need privacy, feel annoyed and harassed, or you just cannot stand your spouse’s presence around you. Or you no longer feel safe around them. No matter your reason, it is normal to want to get done with the divorce process so you can begin a new life as soon as you can….
Divorce is never instantaneous. Even if you and your spouse have agreed on every detail before filing, Colorado law imposes a 91-day waiting period before the judge can finalize your divorce. No matter what, it will be at least three months before your marriage is officially dissolved. Of course, few divorce cases wrap up even that quickly, especially when there are many valuable assets to divide. Still, few divorces last as long as the one between actor and politician Arnold…
The divorce procedure can often be trying for all parties involved. Frequently, issues such as child custody, property division and business ownership may be highly contentious. Occasionally, the pressure of divorce proceedings may lead to some big mistakes. Outlined below are three common mistakes to look out for in divorce proceedings. Attempting to hide assets or earnings Frequently, a spouse may be under the impression that hiding assets or earnings may be of financial benefit. However, Colorado marital property laws require…
