How property is divided during a divorce can be one of the most concerning and contentious parts of ending a marriage. When a person makes a list of everything that they own with their partner and on their own, they may be overwhelmed by the real, personal and...
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Different bankruptcy options require different qualifications
Not everyone knows that there are different options for individuals who wish to file for bankruptcy. "Bankruptcy" is actually a set of different legal paths that may allow individuals to relieve themselves of their debts and help them start their financial lives with...
Could your kids benefit from post-divorce nesting?
It is important that readers of this Colorado family law blog understand that no one strategy for caring for kids following a divorce will work for everyone. In fact, different families may need to employ highly variable and unique plans to ensure that their children...
Fault may no longer be used as grounds for divorce in Colorado
Getting a divorce can be a difficult process for a Parker resident, especially when they must manage the health and happiness of their children as well as themselves during the dissolution of their marriage. The decision to file for divorce may not be an easy one and...
Is bankruptcy a good means to manage debt?
If you're mired in debt and unable to see a way out, you likely will find yourself with a couple of options. Enrolling in a debt management plan or filing for bankruptcy are two solutions for debtors who can no longer pay off their financial obligations. Many people...
Unmarried fathers, child custody and visitation
Sometimes when a child in Colorado is born to unmarried parents who are no longer in a relationship with one another, it may be assumed that the child's mother will receive primary parental responsibilities, also known as child custody. However, unmarried fathers can...
Can Colorado residents discharge tax debt through bankruptcy?
When Colorado residents are struggling under unsurmountable debt, they may feel lost and hopeless. However, they do have options, and one of these options may be filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. A bankruptcy filing can discharge many unsecured debts,...
Property division and the commingling of assets
It is not unusual for spouses in Colorado to have significant assets coming into a marriage, particularly if they marry at an older age. For example, they may own a home or business prior to getting married. However, what happens to these assets should the couple...
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. When their parents go through a divorce, they are forced to make major changes to the only way of life they've ever known. They...
Can homeowners work with their lenders to stop home foreclosure?
Owning a home is, for many in Colorado, the "American Dream." People will spend years saving for a down payment so that they can take out a loan to purchase the home they hope to live in for years to come. Yet, they need to understand that taking out a mortgage...