Splitting up marital property is often one of the most difficult parts of a divorce. Each spouse may want to keep the same assets or might feel like they should receive more than the other. If a couple does not have a marital agreement and can't reach terms for...
Boulder Family Law Blog
Some tips for what to say – and not say – to your kids about your divorce
Nearly every divorcing parent wants to do whatever they can to help their children deal with the transition as well as is possible. What you say when you tell your children (preferably together) you’re divorcing is, of course, important. However, the way you talk to...
Could co-owning your home after the divorce be the best option?
For some couples going through a divorce, the marital home becomes the focus of their contention, with each spouse hoping to retain the home they once shared. Other times, couples are united in their mutual desire to divest themselves of the place where they once...
How do extracurricular activities impact shared custody?
Sharing custody can become more complex when your kids become older. They may have their own preferences about what they do with their time, which can eat into parenting time and lead to conflicts. Additionally, older children and teenagers might participate in...
Connect with community support groups during a high-asset divorce
Getting divorced often makes people feel alone and isolated from others. Those in a high-asset divorce may feel even more disconnected because they are reluctant to discuss their situation for fear that it might affect your final property settlement. Our Boulder,...
Who files the QDRO if you split a retirement account in divorce?
Splitting up your property will be one of the more difficult parts of getting a divorce. Certain assets are more likely to be the subject of significant contention between spouses than others. Your most valuable assets, such as your marital home and your retirement...
Divorcing with an adult dependent: Consider unique arrangements
When you have an adult dependent and decide to get a divorce, that decision can create a complicated situation. You and your spouse have always cared for your child together, but now that you’re divorcing, you’re not sure how to share that responsibility. You have...
Does your spouse want a divorce? Do these 3 things immediately
You came home to an empty house. It was a shock to you and you had no idea what was going on. A few hours later, you finally got in touch with your spouse. They stated that they had decided to get a divorce, so they were at their parents’ house. Now that you know...
Gaining alimony as a stay-at-home parent
Going through a divorce brings about many uncertainties and potential issues. One of your primary concerns during the divorce process will likely be your future finances, especially if you are not employed and stay at home to look after your children. Since your...
Help children feel in control through your divorce
If you have children and are getting divorced, one of your biggest worries will be how it will affect them. You may have heard tales about how it can cause well-adjusted kids to become rebellious dropouts. Or perhaps you have seen a friend’s child become withdrawn and...