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Prenups can simplify division of marital assets
For many Colorado couples, the decision to enter into a prenuptial agreement makes solid financial sense. These marital contracts are becoming far more common than in decades past, and couples…
Should collaborative divorce be legislated?
Another state is currently struggling with issues related to how attorneys serve their clients during divorce. A bill is expected to be introduced to legislators later this year concerning collaborative…
Compartmentalizing can ease divorce woes
When faced with the end of a marriage, many Colorado spouses have a hard time coming to terms with the changes ahead. Divorce can be a hectic time, and spouses…
Behavior patterns that might predict divorce
A great deal of research within the social sciences is directed at learning more about interpersonal relationships, and especially matters related to marriage and divorce. One researcher has studied the…
New laws protect child custody rights of military parents
The best interests of children are always the primary consideration of courts in child custody disputes. However, determining what is best for children of members of the armed forces in…
Divorce leaving you strapped for cash? Think outside the box
If your divorce has left you in an unstable financial position, you are not alone. Not only does the divorce process tend to inspire legal fees, it also tends to…
Why throwing a divorce party may be a good idea – Part II
In our last post, we began a discussion about the benefits of throwing yourself a divorce party. Certainly, you can avoid throwing yourself a “party” and choose to honor this…
Why throwing a divorce party may be a good idea – Part I
Our readers may or may not be familiar with the concept of divorce parties. Divorce parties are a relatively new phenomenon. Essentially, these gathering serve as either a celebration of…
If your divorce has left you feeling ‘not okay’
“How are you doing?” Sometimes, this question is a welcome one. When old friends embrace each other on the street after a long absence and are joyous in their reunion,…
‘Divorce’ for unmarried cohabitating couples
There are many reasons why individual couples opt to cohabitate but not to marry. One of the reasons why some couples choose to avoid making their unions legally “official” is…
Avoid these phrases if you want an amicable divorce
The process of divorcing from one’s spouse can be complex, frustrating and surprisingly delicate. We have previously written about the fact that it is possible to avoid costly and time-consuming…
Loved ones: Divorce ‘interference’ is rarely productive
If a loved one has recently revealed to you that he or she is seeking a divorce, please think carefully before you interfere with this decision. You almost certainly want…
Why a post-divorce future can be uniquely bright
In the immediate aftermath of your decision to divorce your spouse, you likely experienced a host of negative emotions. Perhaps the decision to divorce was brought on by a traumatic…
The pros and cons of seeking marriage counseling
We frequently observe that no two marriages are exactly alike. As a result, there is no one “right” way to determine whether or not a marriage should come to an…
A few reminders co-parents can benefit from
Co-parenting can be a crazy adventure. It can be a frustrating experience or an enriching one on any given day. Because any co-parenting relationship can produce a rollercoaster of emotions…
Are you divorcing a narcissist?
The label “narcissist” tends to be thrown around quite a bit in American culture. This term has become a popular way to describe someone who is selfish or self-involved. It…
Divorce planning: don’t forget potential income tax issues
One of the issues divorcing couples don’t often consider until problems arise is that they may be jointly and severally liable for each other’s income tax debts under federal law.…
The truth about divorce-related grief
Many of our readers are likely familiar with the traditional five stages of grief or loss. These stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. The idea that these various…
Benefits of befriending your co-parent’s spouse
We have previously written about how important it is for co-parents to have a positive, healthy relationship with one another. When co-parents fail to “get along” the tension in their…
What is an accident alert? what should you do?
During the snow season have you heard radio or television news announcements that law enforcement in your County is on accident alert? Do you know what that means? Accident alert…
The benefits of certain self-care behaviors post-divorce
Several years ago, the memoir “Eat, Pray, Love” became a best-seller and was then turned into a blockbuster movie. It is not difficult to see why the message behind this…
Why divorce is not necessarily ‘throwing away’ a marriage
When learning of your divorce, some loved ones may argue that you are throwing away your marriage. Most loved ones would use this phrase in a well-meaning way to express…
Parents: Be cautious while dating before your divorce is final
Depending on the circumstances surrounding your divorce, you may be eager to begin dating or you may have little interest in dating at this time. If you do have interest…
Avoiding common financial mistakes during divorce
If you are currently navigating a divorce, you are likely concerned about how your divorce will affect you financially. This a completely understandable concern. No matter what your income level…
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