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October 31, 2024 | Family Law

What Is a Motion to Enforce in Colorado Family Law?

After your family law case concludes, you are probably hoping that is the end of it and you are done with the court system. However, sometimes the other party may not do what the court has ordered them to do. This can be frustrating, but there are legal remedies available to ensure the court’s order…

October 16, 2024 | Divorce, Property Division

How Is Intellectual Property Divided in a Divorce?

Some types of property are relatively easy to divide. Spouses may agree about their value and how to divide it fairly, or the property can be sold and the proceeds split evenly between them. However, other types of property, including intellectual property, are more difficult to value and divide. Intellectual property represents creative work, and…

September 30, 2024 | Divorce, Spousal Support

The Difference Between Temporary and Permanent Spousal Maintenance Orders

Spousal maintenance, often referred to as alimony, is a financial payment made by one spouse to the other spouse as part of a legal separation or divorce. Under Colorado Revised Statutes § 14-10-114, spousal maintenance can be awarded when one spouse needs financial assistance and the other can pay. The spouses can agree to the…

September 12, 2024 | Asset Division, Divorce

How Are Retirement Accounts Divided During a Divorce?

While many spouses are worried about the marital home during divorce, one of the most valuable assets a couple may have is their retirement accounts. Spouses may have contributed or amassed funds for years in accounts, including 401(k), IRA, pension, and other retirement accounts. How these accounts are distributed or divided during a divorce can…

Understanding Contempt of Court in Family Law

If you are subject to a family law order and are accused of violating it or your ex continues to violate an order, contempt of court could apply. Here is what to know about these proceedings What Is Contempt of Court? Contempt of court refers to actions that disrespect the authority of a court. Contempt…

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