A lot of people think that divorce is always a contentious process. But that isn’t always the case. Sure, there are a significant number of marriage dissolutions out there that lead to days of litigation over everything from property division to child custody, but...
Attitudes on marriage in the United States have changed drastically over the past few decades. Although Americans have eschewed marriage in recent years, causing marriage rates to hit an all-time low and divorce rates to hit a 50-year low, these broad trends don’t...
If you have served or are currently serving in a branch of the United States armed forces, you worked hard to earn the military pension that will await you when you retire. If you have an impending divorce, you may be worried that half or more of your military pension...
In the state of Colorado, joint assets are divided in an equitable fashion. Therefore, it’s likely that you will receive a portion of the funds inside of a joint bank account. However, this will depend on a variety of factors such as the presence of private accounts,...
Colorado law says that a divorce settlement won’t be accepted unless it is deemed to be equitable. This means that assets will need to be divided in a manner that allows both parties to the marriage to enjoy a reasonable lifestyle post-divorce. It also means that...
Ending any meaningful relationship takes a toll on individuals. When a marriage ends, most people feel devastated, although it might be for the best, especially if you are no longer getting along. However, the whole divorce process can be emotionally draining. The...
A divorce could happen at any point in a marriage, even when a couple enters several decades of the union. The so-called “gray divorce” involves couples over the age of 50, and the dissolution might come with some challenges. With legal representation, Colorado...
More and more, couples are choosing to divorce after age 50, often after their children are adults and no longer living at home. In fact, aging baby boomers have contributed to the divorce rate doubling for those over 50 since the 1990s. However, older couples seeking...
Any type of infidelity can be damaging to a marriage, and financial infidelity is no different. Unfortunately, financial secrets may be more common than many spouses realize. One study found that 41 percent of American adults who combine their finances with a...
Divorce that occurs later in someone’s life can involve many of the same stressors that can be a part of any divorce, but it can also involve unique concerns. For example, many couples going through a gray divorce worry that they won’t have enough retirement assets...