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New partnerships need buy-sell agreements
If you are one of the many entrepreneurs in Colorado who is excited to get your new business venture off the ground, you may have decided that teaming up with another person is right for you. A partnership can give you access to additional capital, essential market or...
Reducing the chances of a bitter custody dispute
The process of getting a divorce is tricky for various reasons, but key issues related to children are especially hard for a lot of parents. In fact, disputes over child custody are often the most difficult aspects of many divorces and it is crucial for parents to...
Mediation vs arbitration
Some people may think going to court is the only way parties in a contested divorce can resolve conflict. Although some cases may need to go in front of the judge, there are other ways to come to a resolution without going to court. In the traditional divorce...
Navigating divorce when your child has special needs
Making child custody-related decisions is often difficult, but it may prove to be even more so when the child you and your ex share has special needs. While some families might have to develop arrangements that pertain to a child until he or she turns 18, parents of...
Have you considered these factors for dating during a divorce?
You have yet to finalize your divorce, but already you have found someone new who you want to spend time with. If you remained in a loveless marriage for the last several years, you may be more than ready to start dating, but is doing so a good idea? Engaging in a...
3 tips to help you prepare for divorce mediation
Emotional turmoil is at the forefront of any divorce. However, if you have decided on mediation rather than litigation, you are choosing a less stressful and contentious option. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution, and your mediator will guide you...
About 60% of divorced women regret making this mistake
Anyone who has ever been through a divorce should be able to attest that it is often a highly emotional time. In addition to disentangling your life from your former partner’s, you are also going to have to figure out how to divide any assets you share. For some...
Will your divorce require a QDRO?
If you and/or your spouse has a pension plan, you need to look at it carefully when you divorce. Why? Because as SmartAsset.com explains, any pension plan covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, a/k/a ERISA, contains specific rules and...
Military divorce and the 10/10 rule
As of Sept. 2017, about 1.3 million people actively served in the U.S. military, and around 800,000 worked in the reserves. Of that, almost 48,000 of Colorado’s citizens were active duty and reserve members. Statistics concerning military divorces show that in the...
Pursuing a commercial tenant for unpaid rent
When a commercial tenant fails to pay his or her rent, you have options for what you can do. Often, the main approach is to take the tenant to court to collect damages. According to the American Bar Association, you should take the time to assess the situation before...
