Many couples planning their divorce will choose to share custody (known as parental responsibilities in Colorado) if there are children. Nevertheless, some couples will disagree on the other parent's rights, duties and obligations, leading to one of the most complex...
Divorce
Is the marriage over?
Marriages are a complex blend of rewards and challenges. The balance hopefully skews positive, and the benefits outweigh the shortcomings. Still, that balance may not always be clear, so it is good to do a mental check-in to see if the relationship is everything...
Spouses should apply tax strategies when filing for divorce
The April 15 deadline is now past, but it can still remind couples planning to divorce that they need to be strategic about their tax obligation. The year of the divorce will be the final time that (unless they already filed separately) they will file jointly. The...
What are some benefits of collaborative divorce?
Constantly arguing and struggling to talk calmly with a soon-to-be ex-spouse during a divorce may leave many feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Moreover, many courtroom battles often leave both parties trying to defend their interests without thinking about what the...
Divorce trends in 2022
Many experts predicted that the pandemic would drive up the divorce rate, but those numbers were somewhat inconclusive at first. After all, it's human nature to stick together during times of uncertainty regardless of how dysfunctional the marriage was. Safety in...
What happens to the business in a divorce?
Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy. Often these are run as a family operation with children and spouses directly involved. At other times the owner treats the small staff as family. In either case, the business's ongoing viability or future is a...
What if only one spouse wants a divorce?
Married couples may not agree on the necessity for their divorce. In fact, it is rare that both simultaneously realize that divorce is the best option for moving forward. Instead, it is usually one spouse who realizes that the marriage is not working. Sometimes, the...
Common mistakes for the newly separated to avoid
Divorce is a time of great upheaval for the entire family. However, negotiating custody and parenting plans, the division of assets and other agreements can provide a new foundation for making important decisions regarding the children, financial responsibility and...
Military families who divorce face unique challenges
Families with at least one parent serving in the military face many challenges. This includes the ultimate sacrifice of losing a parent in battle and moving the family from base to base or being deployed for long periods. These and other factors can strain the family,...
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....