Why is divorce so expensive? (Pt. 2) Blame the Lawyers
Last year, I wrote about why divorce is so expensive and explained how, in many cases, it’s the spouses who drive up the price. This time around, I wanted to look…
June 5, 2017
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How to get divorced without hiring a lawyer
Have you wondered whether you can – or should – get divorced without hiring a lawyer? Maybe you and your spouse are pretty agreeable right now and you’re worried that…
March 21, 2017
How to get divorced and not pay $25,000+ to a lawyer
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how to save money on a divorce when children were involved. The same can be said about a divorce without children. While you…
March 6, 2017
How Getting Married Affects Your Will
A few weeks ago, I posted about how getting divorced affects your will, but it’s not just divorce that can affect your will. Getting married can also have an effect.…
February 28, 2017
Why Getting Married is Really a Business Decision
Although business isn’t the most romantic topic to discuss on Valentine’s Day, it is important to understand that in many ways the decision to get married is a business one.…
February 14, 2017
How Get Divorced in Colorado without Paying Thousands of Dollars
While you can get divorced in Colorado without an attorney, it’s generally not recommended. Attorneys help ensure your rights are being protected throughout the process. Attorneys can be expensive, though,…
January 31, 2017
How Getting Divorced Affects Your Will
Getting divorced doesn’t just end your marriage; it can also void your will. If you drafted a will while you were married and made dispositions or gifts to your then-spouse…
January 17, 2017
Legal Checkup: Don’t Start a New Year Without One
As you jump into the new year, it’s prudent to reflect on the year that was and the changes you may have experienced. While at the time, life events can…
January 3, 2017
Getting Married by Common Law in Colorado
In Colorado, it is possible to get married without ever going to a Courthouse or having a formal ceremony. Unlike some other states, Colorado allows for common law marriage. To…
December 7, 2016
Changing Parenting Time in Colorado
When a parenting time schedule is issued as part of a Court order, the parents are bound to follow it. A parenting time schedule put in place when a child…
November 3, 2016
Colorado wrote your will. Do you know what it says?
Don’t think you have will? Think again. If you haven’t written a will for yourself, the state of Colorado has one already written for you. What does the will Colorado…
October 25, 2016
Separate v. Marital Property: Why it Matters in your Divorce
Every divorce in Colorado deals with dividing the marital estate between the spouses. This division is at the heart of what a divorce truly is: the breakup of an entity. While…
August 31, 2016
Everything you need to complete your divorce without children
Below is a roadmap for getting divorced in Colorado when there are no children involved. (If you have children, click here.) If a specific document must be completed and filed…
June 9, 2016
Tips for Successful Co-Parenting
When you have a child with someone, you are forever linked to them. While your relationship may not have worked out, for the child’s sake, it’s important to learn how…
May 26, 2016
Will or Trust: Which One is Right for You?
Often the first question I get regarding estate planning is whether someone should have a will or a trust. Unfortunately, there isn’t a bright-line answer. Wills and trusts are simply…
May 18, 2016
All the Steps to Complete Your Divorce with Children
Below is a roadmap for getting divorced in Colorado when there are children involved. If a specific document must be completed and filed with the court, the name of the…
April 12, 2016
Save on Legal Costs with Unbundled Legal Services
Unbundled legal services are becoming increasingly popular, but by the name, it may not be clear exactly what those are. “Unbundling”, also called limited scope representation, means the attorney’s involvement…
March 24, 2016
What all those legal terms mean in family court
While going through a divorce or allocation of parenting responsibilities (APR), your attorney and the court may use several terms you’ve never heard. Here is a list of the most…
February 17, 2016
Power of Attorney 101
Many people have heard of a Power of Attorney, but may not be sure exactly what it means. Unlike the name implies, it has nothing to do with being a…
February 10, 2016
Answer These Questions Before Moving in Together
You may have seen my post last month about the 25 questions to discuss with your partner before getting married, but maybe you aren’t near the marriage station. Maybe you’re just…
February 2, 2016