Articles Posted in Divorce

By: Curtis Wiberg We’ve previously written about legal strategies when in the midst of divorce proceedings when one spouse is struggling with a drug or alcohol problem and its affect on a custody case. This article discusses alcohol abuse and dependency in general, tips for saving a marriage (if possible), and resources if those attempts…

By: Curtis Wiberg The Colorado divorce decree just entered… so now what? This is actually a very important phase of the divorce, and if you’re presented by an attorney, it may behoove you to keep your attorney retained to make sure all the loose ends are resolved satisfactorily. Many divorce orders or agreements call for…

By: Curtis Wiberg If you are contemplating a divorce or legal separation, but are afraid of retaliation by your spouse, know that the Colorado Legislature has enacted law to protect you right out of the gate. This provision of the law is known as the Automatic Temporary Injunction and is located at C.R.S. 14-10-107 (4)(b).…

By: Curtis Wiberg When parties are getting a Colorado divorce, each party and the Court need to know what the marital estate consists of. To achieve that, Colorado Rule of Civil Procedure, Rule 16.2, was enacted requiring each party to disclose just about everything about the financial information they possess. The specifics of what that…

By: Curtis Wiberg As a divorce lawyer, the vast majority of cases I see, marriages which end are dissolved through divorce, but not all. Legal annulment of marriage in Colorado is a rare occurrence and the grounds justifying annulment are tough to prove. However, there are situations where an annulment is necessary, and it’s important…

By: Jessica A. Bryant Parties to Colorado divorce actions often seek to resolve their case by entering into a Separation Agreement as opposed to going to a hearing and letting the court decide various issues such as maintenance (alimony), division of property/debts, child support, custody and/or parenting time. Many times, parties do not consult attorneys…

Divorce statistics can help people understand how common divorce is and how certain factors influence the stability of a marriage. Researchers track divorce statistics by the characteristics of the spouses, such as their gender, age, race, and sexuality, to identify national trends and see how different groups experience marriage. While each situation is unique, the…

As family law attorneys, we handle countless divorce filings. In our many years of practice, we have seen a number of divorces that resulted from common warning signs that went unnoticed or ignored during a marriage. Warning signs that a divorce may be imminent include: While everyone’s situation is different, it is rare for a…

Divorce laws can be complex, but some of them can even be downright strange. The following is a list of six strange divorce laws that are actually still on the books: These bizarre laws actually exist! You may not have ever heard of them before, but just think how many other divorce laws you have…

Arbitration has become more and more popular in the last few years, as litigants opt to resolve their issues outside of the formal courtroom and in the more informal setting of arbitration. Although not as formal as a courtroom, the arbitrator’s decision on the legal issues in front of him or her is generally legally…