Divorce Blog

By: Stephen J. Plog If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me whether they could leave Colorado with their kids and if they would get in trouble for doing so I would be a rich man. I suppose I have earned a few nickels answering these types of questions over the years.…

Understanding Colorado PERA divorce challenges As experienced Denver family law attorneys, we deal with all aspects of asset division. This can include division of real property, personal property, investment accounts, retirement accounts, and almost any other type of property you can imagine. PERA account division is a distinctive part of these cases that demands careful…

By: Sarah T. McCainWith years of experience and countless Colorado divorce and custody cases under my belt, I have heard almost every allegation imaginable that an experienced Denver, CO divorce lawyer might hear. Often times, those allegations entail one party to a divorce alleging that the other has said this, that, or the other thing.…

By: Jessica A. Bryant As seasoned family law attorneys, we see various intricate issues that arise in divorce, custody, and child support cases. This can include issues related to interstate and multi-state jurisdiction. In today’s mobile society, it is not uncommon for both parties and the child(ren) to move out of the state that entered…

In a Colorado divorce, reasonable financial needs do matter in a determination of alimony. Reasonable needs matter for both parties, though not to the same degree as previously stated in statute. Much has been made of the new 2014 alimony (properly termed “maintenance”) formula, with individuals often jumping right to the formula without so much…

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…

In divorce and other family law proceedings, the attorney you choose can make the difference in your case. In light of this, it is a good idea to take time to find a lawyer who is not only highly qualified, but who you also feel comfortable working with. It’s also a good idea to find…

By: W. Curtis Wiberg As part of a divorce or custody case, the Court may be asked to make determinations concerning child support and alimony (spousal support). The most significant consideration in these determinations is each party’s income. While it is often easy to just look at the most recent paychecks or W-2 of each…

By Stephen J. Plog “Should auld acquaintance be forgot? And never called to mind…,” the famous words from the classical, New Year’s musical standard. 2015 is gone; long reign 2016. In Colorado family law cases, there are various rules and concepts tied into the New Year which give couples and families things to think about…

By Jessica Bryant In many of the divorce, custody, and child support cases I have handled over the years, the question of expert witnesses has often arisen. There are different types of experts that may be relevant, necessary, or helpful, depending on the issues in dispute in your case. Ultimately, your experienced Colorado family law…