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…
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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…
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…
You got through thedivorce process and have seen light on the other side of the tunnel, and you were sure while in the tunnel the the light would mean smooth sailing. Now, however you find there are still coparenting issues despite the best divorce agreement in the world put together with the help of the…
Divorce is a time of crisis and loss. It is never easy and my heart goes out to anyone caught in this difficult situation. My parents divorced when I was 11 years old and it was very painful. Then I experienced the same pain as an adult when my first marriage also failed. Despite almost…
Divorce is a difficult time and process for even the most amicable dissolutions. On the list of traumatic events in a lifetime, it is in the top 5 on almost every list ever created. So, if mediation can help minimize the stress of divorce, humor can only help more. Here are few that, as all…
Parenting afterdivorce is difficult to transition into. While there is no way to completely sheild the kids from divorce, a few suggestions can make the change easier to deal with and minimize the stress for you and your children in your new world. 1. Avoid Long Legal Battles. Mediation is the best alternative to lawyering…