Does Colorado Require Marriage Counseling Before Divorce?

Does Colorado Require Marriage Counseling Before Divorce?

Marriage is a turbulent and emotionally fraught time both for divorcing spouses who agree that divorce is inevitable and for divorces in which only one spouse wants the divorce and the other would prefer a reconciliation. But can a judge in Colorado require spouses to seek marriage counseling before granting a divorce? Some spouses ask their Denver divorce attorneys if there’s a way to compel a spouse to attend marriage counseling before finalizing a divorce. In most cases, the answer…

The Most Common Ski Injuries in Colorado

There’s nothing as exhilarating as flying down the snowy Colorado slopes with the cold wind in your face, and the whooshing sound of glittery white powder beneath your skis. But the same thrilling speed and unprotected outdoor experience that makes skiing a spectacular winter sport also leaves skiers vulnerable to serious injuries. Alpine skiing is often classified as an extreme sport, and the resulting injuries tend to be extreme. Injury rates for skiers are approximately one injury per every 1,000…

How to Stay Safe When Skiing in Colorado This Winter

There’s no outdoor activity as spectacular as enjoying scenic snowy mountain views while flying down the Colorado slopes. Winter recreational activities bring thousands of visitors to Colorado’s world-renowned ski resorts and also bring the locals out to enjoy the fresh powder. No one wants their day on the glittering mountain slopes to end in a hospital, yet hundreds of thousands of skiing and snowboarding injuries happen each year. While most injuries are minor, they may still ruin an otherwise beautiful…

What Not to Say in Divorce Court

  Divorce is a difficult process, both emotionally and legally. One of the most anxiety-invoking aspects of divorce for many spouses is the final hearing process. At the hearing, each party must testify in court in front of their spouse, the Denver divorce attorneys, and the judge. In most cases, each spouse’s attorney readies their client for the hearing date by going over their testimony and preparing them for the questions they’re likely to get from their spouse’s attorney and…

What is a Non-Working Spouse Entitled to in a Divorce in Colorado?

Going through a divorce is never easy, but in marital circumstances in which one spouse has been out of the workforce for years, it’s even more challenging and emotionally fraught on both sides. The non-working spouse may worry about being left unable to support themselves, while the working spouse may resent the idea of continuing to support an ex-spouse after the divorce. During a Colorado divorce in a marriage in which one spouse is the sole provider, it’s important to…