Boulder Family Law Blog

In some divorces, an easy or amicable resolution is hard to reach. Divorce proceedings may cause anger, frustration and make it almost impossible to negotiate in good faith.  It is hard to imagine co-parenting when you and your spouse always argue. Does all the strife...

One important issue many divorcing couples deal with is how to divide up their retirement plans. This can be a complicated process, and in many instances a judge has to issue a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) to split the contents of a retirement account...

Sharing the custody of your children with your ex-spouse is not an easy thing to do. It means that you do not see your children every day. You may miss out on important events in their lives. There is no doubt that it is tough. However, Colorado courts try to create a...

When marriage becomes tough, it is not uncommon for parties to hide things from one another. One thing parties (wealthy parties in particular) routinely hide is money. Hiding money and other significant assets both in marriage and divorce is known as “financial...

When a marriage comes to an end, some people have a particularly hard time working through the ways in which their lives change. Divorce can be straightforward with few complications, but it can also be very complex, especially when someone did not spend very much...

There are a lot of factors that can explain why some marriages end, but certain divorces are especially unique when it comes to the reason(s) why a couple splits up. For example, religious viewpoints can bring on the end of a couple's marriage. Sometimes, a person may...

While you may be feeling relief at the idea that your divorce in Colorado will reduce your contact with your spouse, it may not be entirely doable if you share children with him or her. However, taking steps to eliminate contention so you can communicate effectively...

Divorce for Colorado couples can be one of the best decisions they make. To remain in a rocky relationship can be emotionally draining. While divorce is in the couple's best interests, it does not necessarily mean it is easy. For couples who accumulated high-value...

When it comes to reasons for a divorce, there may be various explanations as to why a marriage falls apart. Some may be seen as relatively minor, such as a couple simply growing apart over the course of their marriage. However, some divorces are initiated by very...

Colorado's common law stance on property division, assuming no other agreement has been formerly established, pursues an even fifty-fifty split for both parties. That might be as easy as dividing the dollar amount of marital assets sold. Colorado state law makes...