Denver Divorce Talk

Okay, so you’ve reached the conclusion that you and your spouse just aren’t going to be able to make it work and you are ready to file for a divorce.
You have two options: hire an attorney or do it yourself. If you intend to hire an attorney, it’s helpful to gather your thoughts before you [...]

Individuals facing the dissolution of marriage process often seek to have spousal maintenance awarded to him or her. There are many reasons for wanting to be awarded spousal maintenance, but perhaps the most common reason deals with a disparity in income between the parties. For instance, it is not uncommon for the parties to agree that [...]

When a party files a dissolution of marriage action, often times they will reach an agreement concerning the allocation of the parties’ property, including their assets and debts. This is known as a Separation Agreement and it may also contain a provision concerning spousal maintenance. This is referred to as “contractual” spousal maintenance.
Imagine that the [...]

If you have filed for divorce and are now wondering what the next step is, the following addresses what you can expect to happen in the early stages of the divorce process.
The commencement of a dissolution of marriage case occurs when one party, referred to as the Petitioner, files a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, [...]

Upon a military service member’s return home from a long deployment necessitated by war, he or she is undoubtedly eager to reunite with family and friends. Unfortunately, if a service member happens to be the parent of a minor child, he or she may arrive home and be confronted with yet another battle.
Should a military [...]

“Marital fault” (also referred to as “marital misconduct”) is a phrase frequently used when one spouse places the blame for a marriage not succeeding on the actions of the other spouse. Colorado courts are not permitted to consider marital fault upon distribution of assets or debts during a dissolution of marriage action. [...]

Upon a military service member’s return home from a long deployment necessitated by war, he or she is undoubtedly eager to reunite with family and friends. Unfortunately, if a service member happens to be the parent of a minor child, he or she may arrive home and be confronted with yet another battle.
Should a military [...]

In the event that you become responsible to pay child support and/or spousal maintenance, it is essential that you keep a detailed record of each payment made. If you are Ordered to pay child support, it is likely to be for a period of several years. The duration for which you may be [...]