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*Case Study: We Helped a Client Keep Their Home During Divorce
Sep 6, 2019
An R&H family law client faced losing their home in their divorce. The parties were at odds about the house’s value and how much th...

10 Signs Your Spouse is Hiding Assets (Colorado)
May 12, 2021
Download the 10 Signs Your Spouse is Hiding Assets guide. In Colorado, spouses are entitled to equitable division of marital property,...

10 Ways Colorado Divorcees Make A Mess Of Their Lives Forever
May 31, 2018
Divorce can get messy. But, you should take your time, get the right attorney and make sure that you don’t complicate your life forever...

3 Reasons a D-I-Y Divorce is Not Right for You
Oct 6, 2020
The dissolution of a marriage is almost always an upsetting event. In addition there can be many challenges that require time, energy, ...

3 Reasons Why You Need a Divorce Attorney
Oct 30, 2020
Many people turn to Do-It-Yourself divorce because they think it will save them time and money. Our attorneys tell us, though, that mos...

A Guide to Choosing the Right Colorado Family Law Attorney
Jul 23, 2018
This guide reviews “why” hire an attorney and how to find the right attorney for your divorce.
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A Guide To Maximizing Your Parenting Time
Jul 19, 2018
Developing a parenting time plan that makes sense for you and your family is a critical part of the divorce process, helping to create ...

A Lawyer’s Insider Tips and Strategies for Your Colorado Child Custody Case
Feb 28, 2023
The end of your marriage or relationship should not threaten the bond between you and your child or children. Unfortunately, estranged ...

Alternatives To Your Denver Divorce
Aug 16, 2018
For many reasons, including religious beliefs, health insurance, pensions or to qualify for Social Security benefits, you and your spou...

Am I Entitled to Some of My Ex’s Military Pension?
Oct 21, 2021
If you’re a military spouse considering divorce, you may be wondering whether you are entitled to receive part of your spouseR...

Blended Families: Update Your Estate Plan
Nov 16, 2022
Blended families can face numerous challenges, but one issue you can certainly avoid is your estate distribution upon your death. Unfor...

Business Valuation for Divorce
Feb 17, 2022
Divorce is an inherently messy process. Dividing a business during divorce proceedings can feel like pouring gasoline onto an already v...

Can a Stepparent Get Custody Rights in Colorado?
Feb 16, 2023
Parenting is hard. Step-parenting can be even harder. When you married someone who had children from a previous relationship, you took ...

Can I Afford to Get Divorced in Colorado and Keep My Kids
Dec 1, 2018
You know you’re unhappy in your marriage, but you don’t know what to do about it. You tried marriage counseling or couples’ therapy, bu...

Claiming Your Children on Taxes After Divorce
Dec 7, 2022
Single or remarried mothers and fathers who wrongly claim a child on their taxes cause legal problems for both parents. It makes no dif...

Colorado Alimony: What You Should Know Before Divorce
Sep 19, 2019
Colorado is considered to be an alimony-friendly state. So, if you’re contemplating divorce or have already begun the process, we encou...

Colorado Same-Sex Marriage and Divorce
Oct 12, 2022
Learn about the complex laws applicable to same-sex couples from our dedicated divorce attorneys at Robinson & Henry
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Common Factors Considered in Child Custody Cases
Nov 10, 2018
When a couple gets divorced the most pressing question to be addressed is often who will get custody of their children. Child custody, ...

Common Law Marriage & Divorce in Colorado
Aug 31, 2021
A common-law marriage that ends tends to be more complicated than a union that went through the formal process. That’s probably n...

Contempt Of Court Proceedings Explained
Aug 16, 2018
What is contempt of court? Contempt is the intentional disobedience of a court order. In the context of family law cases, a party will ...

Defining Spousal Support
Aug 25, 2020
Most people are familiar with alimony, but what about spousal support? In Colorado, the courts refer to alimony as spousal support. If ...

Dividing Assets: Determining Marital Asset Value During Divorce
Oct 13, 2022
Getting divorced is stressful. You have a lot to do, including dividing assets. This is a tedious process during which arguments can er...

Dividing Pensions in a Military Divorce
Nov 21, 2018
A Guide to Navigating Recent Changes to the Division of Military Pensions in Divorce Proceedings in Colorado New legislation, Supreme C...

Dividing Retirement Accounts During a Colorado Divorce
Aug 16, 2018
Colorado courts have long held that retirement accounts are just as much a part of marital property as any other investment or savings ...

Divorce Costs: How to Reduce Them
May 6, 2021
Divorce can be expensive, but our Family Law Team shares some ways you may be able to cut back on the cost of divorce. Have a Question ...

Divorce Fraud in Colorado
Sep 7, 2022
With emotions heightened and the future uncertain, some spouses can easily rationalize committing divorce fraud. They may hide or misre...

Divorce: How Long It Takes & What It Costs
Feb 11, 2021
Going through the divorce process is one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. Divorce can be emotionally difficult, complica...

Divorcing Your Disabled Spouse: What to Consider
Sep 6, 2022
Divorce is never easy. If you are contemplating leaving a spouse who has a disability, matters become further complicated. Your spouse ...

Do Colorado Divorce Courts Divide Marital Property Equally?
Oct 14, 2021
A common question our family law attorneys receive from new clients is: how is marital property divided? More specifically, clients wan...

Do I Need a Divorce Lawyer for Mediation?
Oct 12, 2021
If you’re getting divorced, Colorado courts want you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse to try to come to an agreement in mediation ra...

Do I Need a Lawyer for My Divorce?
Oct 12, 2021
Do I need a lawyer for my divorce? It’s a question our family law attorneys get all the time. The answer is, no, you do not. Howe...

Do Mothers Have an Edge in Family Court?
Oct 9, 2020
While mothers have special challenges in family law cases, it’s important to remember that the law is gender-blind. The rights of each ...

FAQ: Is My Spouse Hiding Assets?
Sep 7, 2022
In Colorado, divorcing spouses are legally entitled to a fair and equitable division of marital property. Marital property includes all...

FAQ: Men’s Rights During a Colorado Divorce
Jan 23, 2023
For many years, family law was not particularly friendly to men. Courts often relied on antiquated gender roles to make decisions about...

FAQ: What Should I Know About Getting Divorced in Colorado?
Nov 7, 2022
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...

Get the Right Attorney for Your Divorce
May 7, 2019
Divorce is a painful process. There’s no denying that. It’s perfectly acceptable to want it to be over as soon as possible, most people...

High Asset Divorce: Protect Your Interests
Mar 4, 2022
Divorcing couples with substantial assets have additional considerations when it comes to spousal maintenance and property division. If...

How a Private Investigator Can Benefit Your Divorce
Oct 21, 2020
You may need an expert to find certain evidence and to complete specific tasks for your divorce. A private investigator can perform a n...

How are Marital Assets Divided in a Colorado Divorce?
Oct 14, 2022
When you get divorced, you leave more than your former spouse behind. All the assets and property acquired over the duration of the mar...

How Colorado Courts Handle Pensions in Divorce
Oct 21, 2021
If you work for the state or federal government, it’s quite possible you have a pension. When people get divorced, the other spou...

How Divorce Affects Your Will
Jul 30, 2021
It’s important to update your estate plan after divorce. While there are laws in place to protect you from your ex-spouse when yo...

How Long Does it Take to Get Divorced in Colorado?
Mar 24, 2022
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 ...

How to Avoid a Divorce Disaster
Apr 27, 2021
Every divorce situation is different. You can avoid a divorce disaster by knowing these 10 things.
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How to Create a Rock-Solid Parenting Plan
Oct 7, 2020
A divorce with children can sometimes be difficult and frustrating. It’s important to make sure you have a solid parenting plan p...

How to Divide Marital Property in a Colorado Divorce
Oct 21, 2021
When you get divorced, you have to divide marital property. On the surface, that may sound pretty straightforward, but it definitely is...

How to Divide Vacations & Holidays in Colorado: 9 Examples
Jul 23, 2018
A clear, written plan for splitting your children’s vacations and holidays is a critical part of your divorce agreement. This leg...

How to Find the Best Family Law Attorney for Your Colorado Divorce
Feb 28, 2019
Family law is one of the most complicated and difficult-to-navigate legal arenas, which is why it is important to find is the best fami...

How to Get an Annulment in Colorado
Sep 7, 2022
There are people who flippantly say getting married was the biggest mistake of their lives. When an unhappy marriage ends in divorce, i...

How to Get Full Custody in Colorado
Feb 17, 2023
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...

How to Get Mediation in Your Colorado Child Custody Case
Mar 8, 2023
Getting divorced usually means you and your spouse are past the point of working things out. While your marriage may be ending, you sti...

How to Tell (and What to Do) if Your Spouse is Cheating on You
Sep 18, 2019
Infidelity, or “cheating,” is one of the most common reasons for divorce, and for the breakdown of relationships in general. An extra-m...

Is Your 401(k) Marital Property?
May 5, 2021
If you’re considering divorce, you may wonder whether your 401k is marital property and if you will lose any of that retirement m...

Learn About Your Alimony and Maintenance Rights
Aug 16, 2018
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...

Lifelong Alimony in Colorado
May 3, 2022
Alimony, also referred to as spousal support or spousal maintenance, is a legal obligation one spouse has to provide financial support ...

Mediation is Required in Family Law Cases
Feb 11, 2021
A common question our family law attorneys get on a regular basis is: is mediation required? The answer is: yes. Family law attorney Al...

Men’s Rights During Divorce
Sep 13, 2022
For many years, family law was not particularly friendly to men. Courts often relied on antiquated gender roles to make decisions about...

Military Divorce: What You Need To Know
Mar 25, 2022
Military divorces are often complex, involving both federal and state statutes. You need an attorney that knows how to handle a militar...

Moving On After Divorce
Dec 18, 2020
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...

Navigating Colorado Custody Cases When a Parent or Child Has a Disability
Feb 15, 2023
Navigating Colorado custody cases when a parent or child has a disability can be a challenge. Divorces that include child custody disag...

Navigating Holiday Celebrations After Divorce: 8 Tips for a Stress-Free Co-Parenting Experience
Jan 27, 2023
When you’re married, vacations, holidays and family traditions are a shared experience. Divorce forces you and your ex to divide these ...

Parental Alienation: How to Save the Relationship With Your Child
Apr 29, 2021
Parental alienation is a difficult reality for some parents who go through a divorce. Hostile and passive-aggressive behavior directed ...

Parental Alienation: It’s Tough to Prove in Court
May 5, 2021
Proving parental alienation is tough. You need to have evidence to bring to court that your ex-partner has intentionally turned your ch...

Pet Custody and Divorce in Colorado: What Happens to your Pets?
Feb 16, 2023
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...

Q&A on Colorado Same Sex Couple Divorces
Oct 28, 2016
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...

Q&A with our Lawyers: How Your Divorce Will Impact Your Colorado Estate Plan
Aug 3, 2017
Our divorce and estate planning attorneys discusses what to do with your Will after a divorce, happens if you don’t update your e...

Same-Sex Common Law Marriages
Apr 1, 2021
The Colorado Supreme Court recently ruled that a same-sex common law marriage created before same-sex marriage was legal should be reco...

Senior Divorce in Colorado
Sep 1, 2021
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 ...

Separation & Divorce: What’s the Difference?
Aug 17, 2020
Many people do not know the difference between a legal separation and divorce. There really is only one major thing that differentiates...

Should I Move Out of the Marital Home During the Divorce?
Jan 31, 2022
Our divorce lawyers get this question a lot: should I move out of the house before the divorce is final? We cannot make that decision f...

Six Things to do if You Suspect Your Spouse is Considering Divorce
Dec 1, 2018
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...

Splitting Military Retirement in a Divorce
Nov 29, 2021
“Our holding today is a recognition of the economic and social realities which often characterize military families. … In light of thes...
