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The market value of stocks held in an investment account opened during a marriage may divide fairly in divorce. If a spouse inherited a stock brokerage account or received it as a gift, however, it generally classifies as separate property, as noted by SmartAsset.com. Without proof of assets qualifying as a spouse’s separate property, the…

With the front range becoming exceedingly crowded in recent years, many Boulderites love to spend their weekends in high-country chalets or cabins. If you and your husband or wife own a second home in the mountains, though, the property may become a point of contention during your divorce. In Colorado, judges must apply principles of…

A divorce that requires selling property may include paying capital gains taxes on the sales proceeds. If you purchased real estate, it could belong to both spouses under Colorado’s equitable distribution statutes. Selling property generally requires dividing its net proceeds fairly. Marital liabilities also divide based on fairness, but may not require splitting a tax…

Divorce involves a great deal of deliberation, planning, paperwork and the filing of numerous documents. Though the ink has dried on your divorce decree, there are still several important steps a new divorcee must take to ensure a smooth transition into life as a single adult. As you continue to divide assets and establish legal…

Is your High-Net worth divorce too complicated for mediation? If you and your spouse have accumulated significant assets during your marriage, you may dread the thought of a lengthy and possibly contentious divorce in court. Perhaps you are considering mediation as another option, but are your circumstances too complicated for this alternative to litigation? About…