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Why You Might Need a Divorce Lawyer Even with a Prenup

What is a Prenup? A prenup or prenuptial agreement is a legal contract signed by future spouses before marriage created by the Uniform Premarital and Marital Agreements Act in 1983. Colorado adopted this act in 2014 under Colorado Stat. §14-2-301. A prenup defines property rights and financial obligations between future spouses. It designates the division of…

January 9, 2024 | Divorce

The Role of Forensic Accountants in High Asset Divorce Cases

A high asset divorce case typically involves significant wealth from a variety of sources. High asset divorces may include any of the following: Retirement accounts; Real estate holdings; Business ownership; Offshore assets; Stock portfolios; Personal bank accounts; Trusts; Art collections; and Family wealth. Dividing property, liabilities, and income in a high asset divorce case can…

December 13, 2022 | Asset Division, Divorce, Firm News

How to divide collectibles in a divorce

Married people generally do not plan for a divorce. Everyone hopes their marriage will last a lifetime, but if yours does not, you must prepare to divide your lives. Throughout the marriage, you and your spouse collect property and assets. If you amass a personal collection of valuables, you may not know how to handle…

November 29, 2022 | Divorce, Firm News

Is there a time of year when divorces occur most often?

Divorce can happen at any time of the year. But there is an increase in filings around the first of the year. The peak typically falls in March. Business Insider explained seasonal divorce patterns occur due to predictable human behavior at certain times throughout the year. Why the first of the year? The beginning of…

November 14, 2022 | Asset Division, Divorce

Can You Get Your Heirloom Ring Back in a Divorce?

When you proposed to your spouse, you undoubtedly thought a great deal about the engagement ring. To give your wife or husband the perfect ring, you even may have had to stick to a tight budget. After all, according to reporting from CNBC, most proposers spend three months’ worth of their salary on the ring….

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