Temporary Maintenance/Spousal Support in a divorce case is for the period of time between the filing of the case and the court approving the final permanent orders. C.R.S. 14-10-114(2)(b)(I)(A) creates a presumption of temporary spousal support in cases where the parties COMBINED INCOMEs are less than $75,000 a year. In this situation, the amount of…
2-1-1 Colorado is a great resrouce for anyone going through divorce or struggling after a divorce who may need the help or assistance of local health or human service organizations, but do not know where to turn or what services are avail. By call 2-1-1, a person can get answers and referrals to any of…
People getting divorced often ask, “If we do not reach an agreement, how quickly can we get into court?” The answer varies depending on the county. However, all courts in the Denver metro area are overwhelmed. Due to budget cuts, increases in filings, and hiring freezes, court staff (including judges) work under a tidle wave…
Even the most most amicable divorces stir up strong emotions, especially when there are kids involved. A professional divorce mediator can often help the parties deal with both the legal aspects and the emotional aspects of going through the divorce process. However, sometimes there is nothing more theraputic and a night with a good movie…
The parties’ marriage was dissolved in 2005. Their separation agreement, which was incorporated into the decree, provided that husband’s military retirement benefits were marital property and would be divided, on his retirement, under the Hunt–Gallo formula. [See In re Marriage of Hunt, 909 P.2d 525 (Colo. 1995).]The agreement further provided that the parties intended to…
One of the most frequent question I get during mediation is, “how long will it take me to get divorced?” The answer is always, “it depends.” It depends on the length of your marriage, whether there are minor children involved, the qualtiy of the relationship you had with your spouse, whether the divorce came as…
Divorce: A Major Life Change that Can Cause Anxiety: By Ryan Rivera When something threatens the stability of one’s marriage, it’s natural to fight it. However, there are moments when fighting is not an option. Sometimes, it’s better to just stop and let go. This is what most married couples do. They let go. They…
Parenting after divorce is very difficult. You and your children are exposed to stresses and anxieties that you have often never experienced before. A profession parening coach by be able to help both you and your co-parent deal with common and not so common behavioral issues that have arisen since your divorce. One effective parenting…
It is hard to adjust to life after divorce. There are so many issues and circumstances that you believed as a married person you would never have to deal with again. Now there are free workshops available to help. Here is a list of dates in the fall of 2011. Additional dates, times and other…
In our current moble and ofter transient society, due to financial necessity, divorces often resulting in one parent moving to other states for jobs for support of their family. This ofter raises questions about how child support is calculated in different states. Every state is very different, but there is a website available that has…