Cheating or adultery has long been one of the most common reasons for divorce. Even before no-fault divorce was common, people with proof of infidelity could sometimes legally end their marriages. Information technology has made it easier than ever before for spouses...
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When a child outgrows their existing parenting plan
Creating a parenting plan with a working schedule for any family is a challenge. Especially if parents separate while children are still relatively young, there may be limitations on how much time they can spend away from their primary caregiver. Parents often start...
A fresh start: A legal checklist for life after divorce
With the final divorce papers signed, a new chapter of your life begins. While a divorce decree makes the end of your marriage legally official, it is not the final step in the process. After what can be a lengthy and emotionally draining legal journey, many people...
If you are facing criminal charges, AI is not your friend
In a world where artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, it may be tempting to turn to AI for help with serious legal problems—including criminal charges. But if you're facing prosecution, relying on AI to guide your decisions, craft your defense or...
What assets can remain separate property when people divorce?
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...
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...