If you are facing a divorce or legal separation, you should prepare yourself for significant financial changes. This includes the possibility of receiving or paying alimony. Whether you hope to receive payment or hope to avoid paying, you might be wondering, “How long do you have to be married to get alimony
By: Stephen J. Plog Surviving a divorce is hard work. You can expect your personal life, family life, and assets to significantly change in the process. Divorcing a narcissist can make divorce proceedings unusually difficult, but less so when you utilize the right resources. Today, we address the topic of how to
How to File for Emergency Custody in Colorado? In short, to initiate the process of obtaining emergency custody in Colorado, the first step is to file a petition for an emergency custody hearing in the appropriate court. Depending on where you are in Colorado, you may have the option to submit this
By: Stephen J. Plog As with most areas of the law, family law statutes and the cases interpreting them are not always clear. When ambiguity exists, attorneys and judges can be left wondering what the right outcome of the given issue may be. In many instances, the state legislature or judiciary
By: Stephen J. Plog Do not let anxiety, apprehension, or the fear of the unknown subtract from your first meeting with your family law attorney. Thought and careful preparation will allow both you and your attorney to gain the most positive results from your first consultation. Family law is more than divorce.
By: Stephen J. Plog Colorado is an equitable division state. During a divorce, the court seeks to divide marital property equitably or as fairly as possible under the given circumstances. This often begins with the court first determining value and then dividing the marital property equally. Keep in mind that “equitable” does
Colorado is an equitable division state, not a common law state. This can work to the advantage of a spouse making a separate claim to a piece of rental property. In an equitable division state, marital property, including rental property, is not automatically assumed to be divided equally as part of a
By: Sarah T. McCain Child custody is a complicated matter in Colorado. A judge should always grant child custody orders according to what is in the child’s best interest. Making this decision takes an in-depth look at both parents and their ability to care for the child. Most criminal convictions will not
By: Stephen J. Plog A traditional marriage is not the only type of legal union recognized by the courts in Colorado. There are two other possibilities: a civil union and a common law marriage. Learning the similarities and differences between these two types of unions may be important for legal reasons if
If you receive an inheritance during your marriage it is generally yours and yours alone under Colorado law. However, if the money or property your inherit increases in value during your marriage and a divorce occurs, you may be required to split any increase in value with your spouse. Likewise, if you
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