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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 10, 2024 | Divorce

What Happens If Your Spouse Won’t Sign Divorce Papers?

Divorce is a difficult process. Not all spouses want to get divorced – even after the other one initiates divorce proceedings. But what happens if your spouse refuses to sign divorce papers? Can this stop the divorce? An experienced divorce lawyer can help explain the divorce process and the consequences of an unwilling participant. Colorado’s…

November 13, 2024 | Divorce, Property Division

How to Negotiate a House Buyout During Divorce

The most valuable asset that many married couples in Colorado have is their home. In some situations, a divorcing couple decides it’s in their best interest for one spouse to buy out the other spouse’s share in the home. Different methods exist to buy out a spouse, but determining the property’s value is the first…