How does legal separation compare to divorce?

How does legal separation compare to divorce?

You and your spouse may have decided that your relationship has come to an end and that it’s time to move on. You may also be wondering exactly how you should tackle your impending split. Should you get a divorce mediator? Is divorce even the right option? It’s not the only option, at least. FindLaw takes a look at the difference between divorce and legal separation, a lesser known but equally valid option for people like you who have come…

Dividing debt during your divorce

Colorado follows the “Equitable Distribution” theory to divide disputed marital property during a divorce. However, debt can be difficult to define and divide fairly during a divorce. It might be easier to pick and choose who gets the coffee table, the television, even the car during a divorce than who gets the debt. No one wants to pay more than they must in this expensive and emotionally exhausting process. You may need a divorce lawyer in Denver to fight for…

Hangovers, workplace accidents and lawsuits

There are all sorts of considerations with regard to injuries sustained by workers while on the job. For example, an injured worker may struggle with medical costs, be unable to continue performing their job duties or have a lifelong injury following the accident. These are some of the challenges that workers face and these injuries can also be problematic for businesses as well. Moreover, they happen for many reasons, from dangerous working conditions to the negligent behavior of some workers….

How to avoid problems in high-value divorce cases

When entering a high-value divorce case, there is no reason to go into negotiations alone. Not only can unanticipated costs add up, but you might not be aware of all the money or property that is rightfully yours. There are reasons to be careful in Colorado: Colorado is an equitable distribution state. That means that marital property is to be divided in a fair but not necessarily equal way.   Property brought into the marriage remains with that partner. Property…

What happens when you file a parenting plan during a divorce

It’s best if you and your spouse can agree on parental responsibilities as you negotiate your divorce, but sometimes that doesn’t happen. What happens then? The first step in Colorado is to file a petition for allocation of parental responsibilities as well as a parenting plan. These plans explain which spouse should be the primary care parent and how you plan to divvy up the decision-making responsibilities. Parenting plans Again, it’s best if you and your spouse can agree on…