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Lakewood, Colorado Law Blog
What does equitable distribution mean after divorce?
In divorce proceedings, dividing up items bought during the marriage can be a difficult question. Many couples come to a property settlement, either on their own or with the help of an attorney, that both parties agree to abide by. Other couples depend on the court to...
Parental alienation is emotional abuse
Like many Coloradans, you had to end your marriage. If your divorce was acrimonious or downright nasty, your former spouse may have lingering resentment. He or she should not use anger or other reasons to turn the young ones in your family against you, though. While...
Child support questions and answers
Divorce is often rife with conflict. Child support payments can be an especially unpleasant aspect of divorce negotiations. The receiving parent may feel shortchanged and the paying parent may become bitter about seeing hard-earned money go to another household. ...
Denver International Airport terminates construction contract
When a commercial enterprise in Colorado is not satisfied with a contractor's work performance, the two parties may agree to terminate an agreement. If a dispute is not quickly resolved, however, it may require legal action. Whether a contractor delays in fulfilling...
How much alimony do I have to pay?
The entire divorce process takes time, money and stress. Will it ever end? You go through the motions resolving issues with your spouse on child support and dividing the property. But then the topic of alimony raises its head. Your career provides your family with...
It is time to decide on custody for the holidays
For many families, the holidays are joyous and fun times with friends and family. However, for divorced parents in Colorado, this period of time can be stressful and emotional, especially when it comes to deciding how to divide time with the children. Having these...
Is co-parenting after divorce the right choice for your family?
Divorce is often messy, and couples in Colorado who are going their separate ways may have a hard time seeing a way forward that is positive for their children. These problems are exacerbated when you do not get along with your spouse and the relationship is...
What are some tips for managing emotions and parenting after a divorce?
A divorce is an emotional situation. You just lost your partner in life and along with that a lot of security. If you were blindsided by the divorce, it can make things even more difficult. While not everyone in Colorado feels devastated after a divorce, many people...
What should you know about child support before reaching an agreement?
If you have children, an important part of your divorce agreement will be figuring out child support. While you can make an agreement between you and your spouse, more often, a Colorado court will determine the amount for you. In any case, it is important to...
Dealing with complex property division issues in divorce
Divorce is not as always as simple as the media makes it seem. In matters of property division, all joint property is subject to division according to the rules of equitable distribution. Your spouse may have equal stakes in personal property or assets that you feel...
