Recently, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife announced that they will end their marriage. The couple has been married for 25 years and share several children. What makes their divorce unique and somewhat interesting to millions of Americans is the fact that Bezos has...
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How to identify separate property during a Colorado divorce
Not long ago this Colorado family law blog offered a post to its readers regarding what it means for the state to operate under equitable distribution principals of law for the purposes of dividing marital property. When a court uses equitable distribution to decide...
Issues you need to address in your Colorado parenting plan
Shared custody arrangements, also known as co-parenting arrangements, are the most common outcome in modern Colorado divorces. Spouses ending their marriage can anticipate sharing custody with their ex. The Colorado courts understand that divorced couples are likely...
Help your children cope with the divorce
Going through a divorce means having to adjust various aspects of life. This is difficult for adults but it is also very tough on children. In part, your child's unique personality and development will impact how they process the coming life changes....
How are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy different?
While some people may believe that bankruptcy is a single process for anyone who wants to pursue it, in reality there are many different bankruptcy options available under the law. Depending upon whether it is a Colorado resident or business that wants to file, as...
A review of a possible Colorado divorce timeline
Every divorce is different. As such, it is important that readers of this blog understand that the schedule their divorce follows may be different from the one outlined in this post. This post is provided to highlight for its readers the many important and divergent...
Bankruptcy as a tool to help you keep your home
Facing financial obstacles can be scary for anyone, but when a Colorado resident is threatened with an economic crisis that could impact their loved ones, they may be ready to do whatever they can to shield their dependents from harm. This is especially true when that...
How does virtual visitation fit into a parenting plan?
Readers of this Colorado legal blog may be reviewing this article on their computers, from their phones or on other internet-connected devices. The fact is, people get their news, engage in business and communicate with their loved ones from the convenience of...
Strategies for keeping the vacation home in a Colorado divorce
There are many issues that arise in a divorce that you may not have considered before the end of your marriage. For example, many people don't stop to think about the value or possession of their real estate holdings. Even when confronted with the potential of a...
Surprising consequences of having a home lost to foreclosure
Having a home repossessed by a lender through the legal process of foreclosure can be hard on a Colorado family. However, individuals who are forced into this difficult process may be unaware that foreclosure can leave them with unexpected financial consequences once...