When a child's parents divorce, the child's best interests should be met above all else. Divorce is not an easy time for a child. They will have to become accustomed to living in two homes, and they may experience a range of emotions, from confusion to sadness to...
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Tax law changes intersect with various divorce legal issues
It may not be time to file your 2018 taxes yet, but people in Colorado should be aware of some significant changes to current tax laws that also affect family law issues they may face, especially if they have decided to end their marriage. Understanding how these...
Can you discharge student loan debt through bankruptcy?
As many of our readers in Colorado may know, many people in our nation are struggling under an insurmountable amount of student loan debt. Many factors, including the economy, job markets and skyrocketing tuition prices, have led many people to take out student loans...
Addressing property division issues in a prenuptial agreement
While some couples in Colorado marry young without much by way of assets to their names, it is not unusual for couples to marry at older ages these days, or even to divorce and re-marry a second time. This also means that it is not unusual for couples to enter into a...
Medical bills, even for the insured, can spell financial disaster
When most people think about having to file for bankruptcy, they think of people who have amassed massive credit card debt. What most individuals don't consider is that many people who are contemplating bankruptcy are in this position because of a medical condition or...
Can a short-sale stop home foreclosure?
When a person in Colorado is facing foreclosure, it can be incredibly stressful. After all, that person may have tried selling the home at a price that would allow them to pay off their mortgage, but could not find a willing buyer, especially if the value of the home...
Parents in Colorado can plan for the school year post-divorce
Summer has come and gone, and children across Colorado are going back to school. While this can be an exciting time of year for some children, for children whose parents are divorced going back to school can be stressful. It is important for divorced parents to work...
Choosing between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy
The world of bankruptcy law can be confusing, especially if you are already under a great deal of stress due to your precarious financial situation. In the end, most people in Colorado who decide to file for bankruptcy will choose between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13...
Study examines the effect of keeping the family home in a divorce
Home may be where the heart is, and that is why it is often one of the most sought-after assets when a couple is divorcing. Some people in Colorado may see the family home as their ticket towards securing much-needed finances once they retire. However, is it always...
What factors do Colorado courts consider when dividing assets?
Couples may spend many years during their marriage accumulating assets that they believe to be "ours." However, if a couple's marriage fails and divorce is on the horizon, they will have to start looking at how to divide their marital assets into "mine" and "yours."...