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Young adults aren’t getting divorced as much as they used to, but older adults seem to be making up for those splits. The Pew Research ...

Yes, it happens. You may even be living proof: People with the loveliest intentions can still make the same mistake twice. It’s … perpl...

Colorado is one of the few States that recognizes common law marriage. This is convenient to Centennial Staters who’d rather just choos...

Do you know where your estranged spouse is tonight? Maybe it’s easy right now to tell yourself you don’t care. Accusations were made. D...

The hardest thing about divorce with children is preserving family ties while splitting up the parents. Colorado courts want parents to...

One unfortunate reason people stay in unhappy marriages is money, or the lack of it. After all, the average divorce costs around $13,00...

Is there a feeling more nerve-wracking than the one you get waiting for a family court judge to issue a decision? After all, these ruli...

Until 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allowed paying spouses to deduct spousal support payments and required the receiving spo...

The dissolution of a marriage is almost always an upsetting event. In addition there can be many challenges that require time, energy, ...

Many parents wonder if getting sole custody is possible in their Colorado family law case. The first thing they need to know is that, i...

Some parents who aren’t together anymore decide to keep custody issues out of the court and simply trust each other to do right by thei...

Infidelity, or “cheating,” is one of the most common reasons for divorce, and for the breakdown of relationships in general. An extra-m...

Divorce brings a tidal wave of emotions, among them uncertainty. Who will keep the house? Where will my children live? Will I have to p...

Children look to their parents for security, and divorce inevitably shifts the family foundation a child has come to rely on. That’s wh...

A divorce decree is more than a document declaring the end of a marriage. It is a court order. Some ex-spouses forget this. They drag t...

The rule of law philosophy assumes that good people will follow it. Unfortunately, people are not always on their best behavior outside...

You’re probably familiar with terms such as “child custody” and “alimony.” However, you may not hear thos...

At Robinson & Henry, we understand that divorce is one of the most stressful events you’ll experience in your lifetime. Our k...

Download the 10 Signs Your Spouse is Hiding Assets guide.  You probably trusted the person you married. But divorce can twist spouses i...

Divorce is hard enough. Often overlooked is how who you’re divorcing can determine how much turmoil you’ll endure before the judge sign...

Divorce is an inherently messy process. Dividing a business during divorce proceedings can feel like pouring gasoline onto an already v...

You may need an expert to find certain evidence and to complete specific tasks for your divorce. A private investigator can perform a n...

Navigating Colorado custody cases when a parent or child has a disability can be a challenge. Divorces that include child custody disag...

Getting divorced usually means you and your spouse are past the point of working things out. While your marriage may be ending, you sti...

The end of your marriage or relationship should not threaten the bond between you and your child or children. Unfortunately, estranged ...

Alimony, often called spousal maintenance or spousal support in Colorado, refers to periodic payments made by a higher-earning spouse t...

In Colorado, spousal maintenance, also known as “alimony,” is often awarded to one spouse after divorce. Most people know t...

You do not need a lawyer to get a divorce in Colorado, but you risk a bad settlement if you do it by yourself. For some people, a D-I-Y...

Having an attorney at mediation could give you a winning edge. If you’re getting divorced, Colorado courts will require you to at...

A common question our family law attorneys receive from new clients is: how is marital property divided? More specifically, clients wan...

Let’s be honest, few people who are getting a divorce want to financially support their ex-spouse in the future. In Colorado, though, m...

Spousal maintenance, commonly referred to as alimony or spousal support, is meant to get the lower-earning spouse back on their feet af...

Cary Grant once said that divorce is a game played by lawyers. That’s fair enough as wry observations go. But divorce is no game to the...

Parenting is hard. Step-parenting can be even harder. When you married someone who had children from a previous relationship, you took ...

There’s more than one way to end a marriage with your living spouse. The most common way is divorce. Annulment is another way to ...

You love your spouse. You aren’t thinking about divorce. You may not be as connected as you once were, but that’s normal. Y...

Moving on after divorce can be one of the most difficult parts of the entire process. You may still be angry, resentful, or flat out te...

Colorado courts have long held that retirement accounts are just as much a part of marital property as any other investment or savings ...

For many years, family law was not particularly friendly to men. Courts often relied on antiquated gender roles to make decisions about...

Colorado courts consider a number of factors when awarding alimony including how much each spouse makes. Determining your income can be...

Divorce is a painful process. There’s no denying that. It’s perfectly acceptable to want to get it over with as quickly as possible. Ho...

Colorado is considered to be an alimony-friendly state. So, if you’re contemplating divorce or have already begun the process, we encou...

Alimony, also referred to as spousal support or spousal maintenance, is a legal obligation one spouse has to provide financial support ...

Have you ever referred to your dog or cat as your ”child”? You’re not alone–80 percent of owners view their pets as family members, acc...

Single or remarried mothers and fathers who wrongly claim a child on their taxes cause legal problems for both parents. It makes no dif...

Developing a parenting time plan that makes sense for you and your family is a critical part of the divorce process, helping to create ...

Divorcing couples with substantial assets have additional considerations when it comes to spousal maintenance and property division. If...

Parental alienation is a difficult reality for some parents who go through a divorce. Hostile and passive-aggressive behavior directed ...

What are some concerns same sex couple going through a divorce? One of the biggest concerns for same-sex couples is that you have relat...

When you’re married, vacations, holidays and family traditions are a shared experience. Divorce forces you and your ex to divide these ...

For many years, family law was not particularly friendly to men. Courts often relied on antiquated gender roles to make decisions about...

A common question our family law attorneys get on a regular basis is: is mediation required? The answer is: yes. Family law attorney Al...

Proving parental alienation is tough. You need to have evidence to bring to court that your ex-partner has intentionally turned your ch...

A divorce with children can sometimes be difficult and frustrating. It’s important to make sure you have a solid parenting plan p...

While mothers have special challenges in family law cases, it’s important to remember that the law is gender-blind. The rights of each ...

If you’re a military spouse considering divorce, you may be wondering whether you are entitled to receive part of your spouseR...

Many of our clients want to know what the divorce timeline looks like. How long is this process going to take? There’s no way we ...

Many people going through a divorce manage to be amicable and agree on everything from dividing marital assets to parenting time. Being...

If you’re like many people in the midst of divorce, your heart sinks every time you think about the issue of alimony. You may feel disc...

Military divorces are often complex, involving both federal and state statutes. You need an attorney that knows how to handle a militar...

Blended families can face numerous challenges, but one issue you can certainly avoid is your estate distribution upon your death. Unfor...

Going through the divorce process is one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. Divorce can be emotionally difficult, complica...

When you get divorced, you leave more than your former spouse behind. All the assets and property acquired over the duration of the mar...

Getting divorced is stressful. You have a lot to do, including dividing assets. This is a tedious process during which arguments can er...

Learn about the complex laws applicable to same-sex couples from our dedicated divorce attorneys at Robinson & Henry

If you’re considering divorce, you may wonder whether your 401k is marital property and if you will lose any of that retirement m...