Divorce can be a painful process for Colorado couples, but it’s made even more painful if you have children together. Some parents might not know how to communicate their forthcoming divorce to their children because of this. Regardless, it’s still important to talk...
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What Happens To The Family Home In A Divorce?
The family home is often one of the most valuable assets in a Colorado divorce. How you handle it can make a big difference in the outcome of your divorce settlement, and you have a few options. Sell the home Usually, the easiest and most straightforward option is to...
Divorcing A Narcissist Often Takes Longer
High-conflict divorces take up a large part of the family law docket in Colorado courts. If you are divorcing a narcissist, you can expect the conflict that started during your marriage to continue and prolong the process. Narcissists use various toxic behaviors to...
A Dui Might Derail Your Career
If you are convicted of DUI, it could have a significant impact on your career. This is generally true whether you were tried in Colorado or any other state. In some cases, this is because you won't have the ability to drive, and in others, it may be because your...
Understanding How Divorce Can Affect A Business Can Be Critical
If you're getting a divorce in Colorado and own a business, it can make the situation even more complex and overwhelming. Being in this position can make it challenging to focus as you will be dealing with lawyers and the splitting of assets. The consequences of...
What You Need To Know About Modifying Child Support
If you are a parent who is paying or receiving child support in Colorado, you may find yourself in a situation where you need the amount of support to get modified. It's important to know how to go about modifying a child support order to achieve a desirable outcome....
How Divorce Impacts Your Tax Returns
Filing for divorce may have a significant impact on your Colorado and federal income tax returns in the year that your marriage ends. It may also have a significant impact on future tax returns if you share children with your spouse or received assets that may be...
Life Insurance And Divorce In Colorado
One of the most overlooked aspects of divorce is the impact it can have on life insurance policies. It's important to understand how life insurance policies work in divorce and to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. What is life insurance? Life...
Tips For Challenging Field Sobriety Test Results
If you are suspected of driving while impaired in Colorado, you may be asked to submit to field sobriety tests. The results of those tests may be used as a justification to take you into custody for DUI. However, it may be possible to challenge these results in court;...
What’s The Right Amount Of Time A Person Should Spend In Prison?
When an individual commits a crime and gets convicted in Colorado, what's the right amount of time they should spend in prison? Not surprisingly, the answer to this question will differ depending on several factors ranging from your race and political leaning to the...