Divorced and separated couples face a difficult situation – being compelled to cohabitate due to today’s challenging housing market. With mortgage rates over 7% and home prices at record highs, many cannot afford to establish two households post-split. Their existing home likely has a sub-3% rate, impossible to find now. Renting is not always viable either since the recent sharp rise in rents. So estranged spouses stay together to survive financially, though the emotional toll can be immense. Understandably, most keep this arrangement private, they aim for civility, especially if children are ..read more

Colorado is not a non-alimony state – it supports alimony, which it refers to as maintenance. Colorado courts have the power to award alimony or spousal maintenance in certain divorce situations. The amount and duration of alimony payments differ based on various aspects such as the duration of the marriage, the parties’ relative earning capacities, and their standard of living throughout the marriage. What are the Types of Spousal Support Available in Colorado? Colorado recognizes two categories of spousal support: temporary and permanent. Temporary Spousal Support While divorce proceedings a ..read more

There is a prevailing notion in Colorado family court that shared parenting will encourage cooperation between parents, and that “parental alienation” could be corrected through reunification programs. However, in cases where one co-parent is abusive, it exposes the child to danger. No child should ever be compelled by the court to be in the sole company of a dangerous abuser. Awarding custody to an abuser may seem like an uncommon scenario in family court. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Often, each parent’s parental rights seem to outweigh considerations for the child’s best interest. T ..read more

Colorado divorce law doesn’t have predetermined guidelines regarding which spouse would automatically get the marital house and who has to leave. In the absence of specific regulations, divorcing couples have various ways to decide who gets the property or how to divide it. How is a House Divided in a Colorado Divorce? In a Colorado divorce, there are four ways to divide the couple’s marital house: Sell the property and fairly split the proceeds. This option is suitable if both individuals desire ownership but can’t agree on who should keep the house, or if neither wishes to stay in the marit ..read more

Colorado courts will grant joint custody when it is in the Best Interests of the Children. In many cases, however, one parent becomes the “custodial parent” while the other is the “noncustodial parent.” When determining child custody, judges don’t simply default to either party. Instead, they carefully consider certain factors outlined in the law, all aimed at safeguarding the child’s best interests. Types of Child Custody in Colorado Parents may seek two types of child custody in Colorado: legal custody and physical custody. In order to align with Colorado law, legal professionals use the bro ..read more

Parenting is a constant balancing act between showing love to your child and managing their unpleasant behaviors. But no parent is perfect. Often, when a child behaves poorly, it’s easy for mom or dad to lose their composure and resort to yelling at the child. Now, a study warns that yelling or shouting at children can damage them as much as physical or sexual abuse does. The 2022 study, conducted by university researchers in North Carolina and London, analyzed 166 earlier studies on childhood verbal abuse. They found that children subjected to this type of abuse may suffer its effects in thei ..read more

You do not need a reason to get a divorce in Colorado, however, you should know something about divorce law in the state to better understand this life changing decision. In particular, the legal requirements needed to get a divorce in the first place. Let’s begin. There are a couple different ways to get married in Colorado as well as many different ways to terminate a marriage, all of which require a court-issued judgment. The traditional and most popular option is a divorce, which terminates a marriage. However, spouses can also apply for an annulment or, in some circumstances, a legal sepa ..read more

Modern methods for starting or growing a family are available if you hope to become a loving parent. Fortunately, Colorado is one of the most supportive states when it comes to surrogacy and assisted reproduction technologies such as egg or sperm donation and in-vitro fertilization (IVF). To ensure that your methods for building your family are legally sound and protective of your rights, get the help of a reputable family law attorney. The attorneys at Goldman Law, LLC are top-rated in the field of family law. With over 25 years of experience, our firm stays highly knowledgeable in recent leg ..read more

Getting “half of everything” doesn’t automatically happen in Colorado divorce. Colorado is an “equitable distribution” state where marital assets are divided between spouses according to what’s equitable or fair. This doesn’t always mean splitting property into equal halves. Even if you’ve been married for a long time, several other factors could influence the equitable division of your marital property. Here’s an overview of how it works. Does Length of Marriage Affect How Property is Divided in Colorado? The short answer is, it depends. Some divorcing couples are able to agree between themse ..read more

There isn’t a short answer on who decides which school a child attends after a Colorado divorce. Neither parent automatically gets to choose the school if they disagree on school selection and if they have joint legal custody. Given that, let’s look at the legal factors that go into making this major decision. School Choice in the Parenting Plan As separating parents go through divorce and child custody proceedings, they are required to create a parenting plan that outlines their agreements regarding the child’s upbringing. The parenting plan may specify which school their child will attend. M ..read more