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...
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, you’ve likely got a lot on your mind. You may not be considering taxes and retirement assets like annuities, 401ks, and IRAs. Dividing these assets can be complicated because you have to obtain a QDRO or Qualified Domestic...
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...
While some studies show that the divorce rate in certain demographics is declining, the rate of divorce in couples older than 50 is increasing. Often called “senior divorce” or “grey divorce,” this trend has seemed to follow the Baby Boomer generation into their...
As a divorced parent, a fractured relationship with your children is likely one of your worst nightmares. Yet, it may now be your reality, through no fault of your own. Your ex-spouse may be attempting to turn your children against you, and you may feel that you have...
If you are going through a divorce after decades of marriage, after 50, you aren’t alone. In fact, the number of couples divorcing after 50 has nearly doubled since the 1990s in the United States. Baby boomers and now older Gen Xers fueling this rise in gray divorces...
When parents go through divorce in Colorado, they must establish a parenting plan as part of their child custody agreement. More and more divorcing couples decide to share joint custody, which makes working through a parenting plan even more essential. The purpose of...
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...