Spousal Maintenance: Statutory or Contractual?

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 [...]

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The Effect of Reconciliation on Separation Agreements

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 [...]

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Separation Agreements

Colorado District Courts are not immune to the ongoing recession.  Court dockets have become so full that it often takes up to nine months to schedule permanent orders hearings in domestic cases.  Accordingly, parties are contemplating the resolution of the marital issues without court intervention at an increasing level.  To settle a case without court [...]

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