Once a spouse realizes their marriage is irreparably broken, they may want their spouse to leave. This may reduce the amount of conflict between the spouses or simply give them "more space." However, most family homes are marital property that the spouses share, so...
Year: 2021
Law enforcement will be out on July 4
The Colorado Highway Patrol and the Colorado Department of Transportation team up during the holidays for increased enforcement periods. This means that state and local law enforcement will be on the roads for one of the biggest annual pushes for catching impaired...
HOA’s sometimes overstep legal boundaries
Homeowners associations are helpful in many ways. Perhaps most importantly, they take steps to maintain property values and keep a neighborhood or development looking nice. This is well and good, but it is always a good idea to review the governing bylaws, covenants,...
What’s in a workable parenting agreement?
Divorce for many used to mean that the wife got full custody of the children, provided the kids’ primary residence, and perhaps stayed home or worked less to raise them. The husband continued to work and climb the career ladder, striving to support two households....
What are assault and battery in Colorado?
The terms assault and battery are often heard as a single phrase. This leads some to believe that they part and parcel of the same charges. This is not the case. In fact, Colorado law does not even have battery – similar actions fall under the category of menacing. In...
Can I void my real estate contract?
Buying and selling real estate is one of the most significant and expensive transactions for the average American. Considering what is at stake, the buyer or seller wants to make sure they make the right decision. Sometimes they decide something that they later...
No Prenup, but a separation agreement for the Gates’
They say that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. One could argue that same is true for wealth. By any standard, the $130-145 billion (depending on the day) involved in Bill and Melinda Gates divorce is a lot of wealth. Nevertheless, cerebral founder of Microsoft...
Officers need probable cause or reasonable suspicion during a stop
It is common to see law enforcement pulling over a vehicle. This often involves a speeding ticket (or warning) if it takes place on the highway. These tickets can be an expensive annoyance because of the ticket’s fine and perhaps a subsequent rise in insurance rates....
Commingling property can be costly during divorce
Couples who marry often want to share everything they have with their spouse. The exceptions, of course, are those who draft a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, and these can protect certain assets. Over time the couple may come to realize that their individual...
How to prepare for a high-asset divorce
Divorce is like many other actions in that it is best to be prepared. This is especially true when it involves a large estate. It is because, barring a valid prenuptial agreement, those who live comfortably often have the most to lose. It can affect what home they...