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September 30, 2024 | Divorce, Spousal Support

The Difference Between Temporary and Permanent Spousal Maintenance Orders

Spousal maintenance, often referred to as alimony, is a financial payment made by one spouse to the other spouse as part of a legal separation or divorce. Under Colorado Revised Statutes § 14-10-114, spousal maintenance can be awarded when one spouse needs financial assistance and the other can pay. The spouses can agree to the…

September 12, 2024 | Asset Division, Divorce

How Are Retirement Accounts Divided During a Divorce?

While many spouses are worried about the marital home during divorce, one of the most valuable assets a couple may have is their retirement accounts. Spouses may have contributed or amassed funds for years in accounts, including 401(k), IRA, pension, and other retirement accounts. How these accounts are distributed or divided during a divorce can…

Understanding Contempt of Court in Family Law

If you are subject to a family law order and are accused of violating it or your ex continues to violate an order, contempt of court could apply. Here is what to know about these proceedings What Is Contempt of Court? Contempt of court refers to actions that disrespect the authority of a court. Contempt…

August 5, 2024 | Asset Division, Divorce

How Is Rental Property Divided in a Colorado Divorce?

If you are considering or going through divorce, you might be wondering how your various property will be divided. Rental property often provides additional income you rely on to keep your finances on track, so how it is treated during the divorce process can profoundly impact your life. Here is what you need to know…

July 25, 2024 | Divorce, Family Law

Is Colorado a No-Fault Divorce State?

Yes, Colorado is a no-fault divorce state, so you don’t have to prove that the other spouse is at fault for the divorce in order for you to get a divorce. Here is what you should know about Colorado’s no-fault divorce law. What Does Colorado’s No-Fault Divorce Law Say? Colorado’s divorce law, C.R.S. 14-10-106(1)(a)(II), states…

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