One complex financial situation that can arise during a divorce in Colorado is one in which a spouse has executive compensation, particularly in the form of stock. The first challenge is to identify this compensation since it may be easily overlooked or hidden. This...
Avoid these mistakes when divorcing later in life
Many young couples dream of being with their partner for the rest of their lives. However, after decades of being with your spouse, you may decide that it is time to call it quits. If you are over 50 and thinking about getting a divorce in Colorado, here are some huge...
4 questions to ask when considering divorce
The disagreements and indifference between you and your spouse creeped into your marriage to the point where you expect to separate and possibly divorce. Is your marriage repairable? You do not think so, especially since you underwent marriage counseling only a few...
Do you need a forensic accountant in your divorce?
There are many professionals who can assist you as you navigate your divorce. While you may rely heavily on your attorney, you may also want to consider hiring a forensic accountant. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners explains a forensic accountant is a...
Protect your inheritance if going through divorce
A windfall has come your way by the means of a significant inheritance. However, it represents something that is bittersweet because you and your spouse are going through a difficult time. The two of you have set the wheels in motion for getting a divorce as your...
Separated couples direct the discussions in collaborative divorce
For some divorcing couples, avoiding litigation remains a priority. They understand that they can no longer overcome their differences, but they do not want details of their lives and relationship aired in court. Or to relive certain memories. And, for their divorce,...
How do I protect my kids in my divorce?
When parents are in the middle of getting divorced, it is easy for them to lose focus on their children's needs while they are looking after themselves. Children can suffer many negative consequences as a result of divorce if they do not receive the attention and care...
With filing for divorce, timing can mean everything
In one sense, timing and divorce refer to the moment you, your ex, or both of you realized that your marriage could not be saved. From a legal perspective, timing is about when you actually file for divorce. Remember, though filing is the first official step in the...
What is comingling?
Comingling is a term that will become important as you begin the property division portion of your divorce. According to the Cornell Law School, comingling means mixing assets with different ownership. For example, in a divorce, you have marital property and separate...
Buying a house after divorce – 5 tips
For most people, a divorce represents both the end of a relationship that has run its course and the start of an exciting, independent future. Unfortunately, a newly single individual might be shocked at the financial changes that accompany the post-divorce lifestyle....
