When spouses divorce in Colorado, they have the option of settling with one another. They can present the courts with an agreement regarding their assets and debts as part of an uncontested divorce. If they cannot settle their financial matters independently, then...
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When can defendants appeal a Colorado criminal conviction?
Choosing to fight pending criminal charges is never an easy decision. People have to commit months of their time to preparing a defense strategy. Instead of resolving the matter quickly with a plea, they have to endure legal limbo that may last for a year or even...
What does it mean for a marriage to be irretrievably broken?
People preparing for divorce often have many questions about the process. They may wonder if they need to prove anything specific about the marriage to qualify for divorce. As a no-fault divorce state, Colorado does not recognize any fault-based grounds for divorce....
How police searches of trash may impact drug charges
There are many types of police activity that can result in drug charges and influence a case against an individual. Police officers sometimes conduct vehicle searches during traffic stops or follow people who visit the homes of known drug traffickers. What they find...
When can a Colorado DUI be treated as a felony offense?
People facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges have a few options available to them. They can either plead guilty or attempt to defend against the state's allegations. Even those who insist they did not break the law may find themselves considering a guilty...
Do spouses need to go to court to settle a divorce?
Marriage begins as a lifetime commitment, but not all couples stay together. Sometimes, they grow apart over many years. Other times, the bad behavior of one spouse forces the other to reevaluate the relationship. Divorce may be the best option for those dealing with...
When is a custody modification possible?
Divorced and separated parents in Colorado are often subject to custody orders. Technically, the family courts in Colorado do not refer to these matters as custody cases. State law uses the term allocation of parental rights and responsibilities. The courts either...
Who gets the kids when a couple decides to divorce?
Spouses contemplating divorce often have a lot of questions. They wonder about what property they might be at risk of losing and how long the process takes. Especially if they have children, uncertainty about the outcome of the divorce process could make them...
What if spouses disagree about the need to divorce?
Spouses in Colorado typically only divorce due to claims of an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Colorado has essentially done away with fault-based divorces that require proof of specific grounds. Spouses don't have to prove infidelity or abuse to divorce in...
Can people ever revisit a property division decree post-divorce?
There are three primary ways that couples arrange to divide their assets during divorce. Some couples have prenuptial agreements that clearly outline how they should divide their property. Others negotiate with one another to settle property division matters amicably...