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Nine Ways Colorado Divorcees Make Their Lives Even Messier
Apr 2, 2024
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...
Get What’s Yours: A Texan’s Roadmap to Enforce a Divorce Property Order
Mar 19, 2024
In theory, a divorce is final once the judge signs the decree, which should bring some sense of relief. For many divorcing couples, the...
3 Reasons a D-I-Y Divorce is Not Right for You
Jan 30, 2024
Divorce is more than a stressful legal process. It’s a huge life change. Let’s go over the top three reasons why a DIY divo...
Divorcing a Previous Spouse for the Second Time
Sep 18, 2023
Yes, it happens. You may even be living proof: People with the loveliest intentions can still make the same mistake twice. It’s … perpl...
How Do You Know If You’re Common Law Married?
Sep 12, 2023
Colorado is one of the few States that recognizes common law marriage. This is convenient to Centennial Staters who’d rather just choos...
Protect Your Money from Marital Waste During Divorce
Sep 7, 2023
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...
At What Age Can Your Child Decide Where to Live?
Sep 1, 2023
The hardest thing about divorce with children is preserving family ties while splitting up the parents. Colorado courts want parents to...
Can Your Spouse Foot the Bill for Your Divorce Attorney?
Aug 28, 2023
One unfortunate reason people stay in unhappy marriages is money, or the lack of it. After all, the average divorce costs around $13,00...
Your Roadmap through the Family Law Appeals Process
Jul 31, 2023
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...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce
Jul 25, 2023
Children look to their parents for security, and divorce inevitably shifts the family foundation a child has come to rely on. That’s wh...
Tips for Divorcing a Narcissist
Jul 10, 2023
Divorce is hard enough. Often overlooked is how who you’re divorcing can determine how much turmoil you’ll endure before the judge sign...
Survive Divorce: A How-To Guide
Jun 20, 2023
At Robinson & Henry, we understand that divorce is one of the most stressful events you’ll experience in your lifetime. Our k...
10 Signs Your Spouse is Hiding Assets (Colorado)
Jun 19, 2023
Download the 10 Signs Your Spouse is Hiding Assets guide. You probably trusted the person you married. But divorce can twist spouses i...
FAQ: What Should I Know About Getting Divorced in Colorado?
June 7, 2023
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...
How Long Do I Get Alimony in Colorado?
May 4, 2023
Alimony, often called spousal maintenance or spousal support in Colorado, refers to periodic payments made by a higher-earning spouse t...
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Colorado Alimony
Apr 26, 2023
In Colorado, spousal maintenance, also known as “alimony,” is often awarded to one spouse after divorce. Most people know t...
The Coloradan’s Guide to Avoid Paying Alimony
Apr 20, 2023
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...
How Do You Calculate Alimony in Colorado?
Apr 19, 2023
Spousal maintenance, commonly referred to as alimony or spousal support, is meant to get the lower-earning spouse back on their feet af...
How to Find the Best Family Law Attorney for Your Colorado Divorce
Apr 17, 2023
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...
What You Need to Know about Contempt of Court in Colorado Family Law Cases
Apr 10, 2023
The rule of law philosophy assumes that good people will follow it. Unfortunately, people are not always on their best behavior outside...
Learn the Frequently Used Terms in Your Colorado Family Law Case
Apr 6, 2023
You’re probably familiar with terms such as “child custody” and “alimony.” However, you may not hear thos...
Can I Deduct My Alimony Payments?
Apr 5, 2023
Until 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allowed paying spouses to deduct spousal support payments and required the receiving spo...
Enforcing the Terms of Your Separation Agreement
Apr 4, 2023
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...
Why You Should Hire a Colorado Divorce Attorney
Mar 9, 2023
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
What are My Rights if I Don’t Have a Custody Agreement in Colorado?
Feb 2, 2023
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
...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...
What Does Getting an Annulment Mean in Colorado?
Sep 7, 2022
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Tips for a Smooth Post-Divorce Transition
Aug 24, 2022
Now it’s done. The judge has signed the Final Decree of Divorce, severing the last link in the chain between your old life and the new ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Uncontested Divorce: Why You Still Need Your Own Attorney
Mar 23, 2022
Many people going through a divorce manage to be amicable and agree on everything from dividing marital assets to parenting time. Being...
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...
What Counts as Income for Alimony
Feb 17, 2022
Colorado courts consider a number of factors when awarding alimony including how much each spouse makes. Determining your income can be...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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
Having an attorney at mediation could give you a winning edge. If you’re getting divorced, Colorado courts will require you to at...
Do I Need a Lawyer for My Divorce?
Oct 12, 2021
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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.
...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...
Will You Lose Your Retirement in Your Divorce?
Mar 25, 2021
A common question our family law attorneys receive from individuals considering or in the midst of divorce is: will I lose my retiremen...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Top 2 Experts Used During Divorce
Aug 12, 2020
Divorce is stressful and often quite complex, especially if children are involved. There are two types of family law experts that can h...
Top Misconception About Common Law Marriage
Jul 8, 2020
Think you know what actually constitutes a common law marriage? Chances are, you don’t. Family law attorney Allison Sutton says c...
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...
*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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...