Arriving at the decision to divorce typically involves a challenging emotional journey. The legal process of divorce in Colorado is also emotionally and legally challenging. The first step toward protecting your best interests during your divorce and achieving an outcome for your future that best aligns with your goals is to hire the right Colorado divorce attorney. A skilled family law attorney in Denver, CO protects your best interests as they guide you through the divorce process. Before choosing an…
No one ever wants to imagine their walk down a flower-strewn aisle will end in a divorce court, but varying statistics indicate that the divorce rate in the United States ranges between 40 and 50 percent of all marriages, with higher divorce rates for second marriages. Sadly, no matter how pure our intentions are when we exchange marriage vows with a spouse, life sometimes takes us on different paths. Understanding the leading causes of divorce in the U.S. may help…
Reaching the decision to divorce isn’t easy, but once divorce is the inevitable conclusion to your marriage, it’s time to consider the mechanics of the divorce process in Denver. There are multiple options for legal paths to follow to finalize a divorce, depending on the circumstances of the marriage and the willingness or ability of both spouses to communicate and compromise. Understanding the different types of divorces in Colorado helps individuals seeking to dissolve their marriage determine the process that…
Divorce is emotionally difficult under most circumstances, but when one spouse has a significant disability, it becomes more legally complex as well as emotionally fraught. A disabled spouse may be more dependent on the other spouse’s income, assistance, and medical insurance than a non-disabled spouse would be, and this dependence impacts nearly all aspects of divorce. It’s important to know what to expect during a divorce in Denver, Colorado from a spouse with a disability. Call us for a free…
Seat belts have saved countless lives since federal law began requiring all vehicle manufacturers to install them in new cars in 1968. By 1995, nearly all U.S. states, including Colorado, had mandatory seatbelt laws. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), seat belts reduce the risk of front-seat passenger fatalities by 45% and reduce moderate to severe injuries by 50%. Still, 223 unbuckled Colorado motorists died in car accidents in a single recent year. Many of those traffic fatalities were…