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February 26, 2025 | Child Support, Family Law

Who Pays Child Support in Joint Custody in Colorado?

One of the most common questions parents have about joint custody in Colorado is how this custody arrangement will affect their child support obligations. In the case of joint custody, is child support required? If so, who will pay it? When parents have shared physical custody, they are both expected to contribute to the child’s…

How to Protect an Inheritance During Divorce

An inheritance can provide additional financial resources and signify love and affection from a relative or loved one. If you are going through a divorce, you rightfully want to protect your inheritance from being taken by someone it was not intended for. It’s crucial you understand how to protect your inheritance during divorce. An experienced…

January 27, 2025 | Divorce, Spousal Support

Reasons Why Spousal Maintenance May Be Denied in Colorado

Spousal maintenance can be an essential lifeline during and after divorce. However, spousal maintenance is not automatically awarded in all divorce cases. To receive this financial support, you must request it in your divorce paperwork, prove that your spouse can pay it, and argue why it is fair for you to receive it. Colorado courts…

What Will Happen to My 401(K) During a Divorce?

A 401(k) retirement savings plan is one of the best employer-sponsored retirement plans that can help you save for your later years. However, 401(k) retirement accounts may be subject to division during divorce. It’s critical that you understand what might happen to your 401(k) during your divorce. How Does Marital Property Work With a 401K…

December 20, 2024 | Child Custody, Family Law

What Is the First Right of Refusal in Child Custody Cases?

The first right of refusal is a provision that may be included in custody agreements and child custody orders in Colorado. It allows a parent the right to care for their child when the parent with the scheduled parenting time cannot. It was only relatively recently introduced into Colorado law. Here is what you need…