Divorce is more than the end of a relationship—it is a legal division of one household into two. For marriages that have lasted for years, the division of property, custody, and less-obvious assets may prove deeply complicated. For spouses who are trapped in abusive relationships, seeking safety for themselves and any children would be the foremost issue, a subject that is addressed in our resources.
At The Harris Law Firm, we know that divorce brings up a great deal of questions. That’s why we have provided articles on the subject of divorce, to help guide spouses seeking divorce to the direction they need to go. Whether your questions is about staying safe while divorcing an abusive spouse, or it is about the division of property in Colorado, these resources offer the answers to many of your basic questions.
Colorado Divorce Info
In January of 2000, the Colorado Supreme Court implemented what is known as the “Simplified Dissolution Project” in three Colorado counties. The project was the result of a growing dissatisfaction with the adversary process in domestic relations cases and a concern that the court system was not only ...
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Besides mediation and arbitration, there are many other processes and different types of divorce that parties can use to resolve their cases without going to court. One is to combine mediation and arbitration, a process sometimes referred to as med/arb. In med/arb, a third party neutral may start ...
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Effective March 18, 2003, the Colorado State Legislature raised the fees for filing many court actions, including domestic relations cases, by fifty percent, in order to accommodate the rising cost of divorce support resources. Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Mullarkey explained, “Falling ...
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Colorado Divorce Timeline Though the Colorado divorce timeline varies from couple to couple due the complexity of the case and delays, continuances, full dockets and other issues related to the court, the divorce process timeline has three stages that every divorce must go through: Preliminary Stage ...
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You may hear these questions from your children regarding their parents divorce. Knowing the right way to respond is critical to helping your children adjust to their new situation. Why Does Divorce Happen? Divorce happens when a husband and wife decide they no longer want to be married to each ...
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A very common issue that arises in Colorado divorce and custody cases is contempt of court. Contempt of court cases, in regards to divorce/custody issues, occur when one party does not follow the court’s orders of payment of child support, maintenance, visitation, or any other clear rulings. Divorce ...
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The period between filing for divorce and obtaining the final decree can be challenging because decisions must be made about finances, property, and parenting time. Frozen Assets : After a divorce action is filed, the Court will issue a temporary domestic order instructing both parties not to ...
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The Harris Law Firm offers unbundled legal services through our LawYourWay℠™ Unbundled legal services are a cost effective way to obtain legal services and support from a Colorado family law attorney without being represented by a lawyer. Unbundled services will allow you to consult with an attorney ...
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Choosing full legal representation to handle your Colorado divorce is an extremely important decision that cannot be taken lightly. While there are several different types of representation options for people considering divorce, full representation (retainer plus hourly rates) is one of the most ...
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Arbitration involves the use of a third-party neutral to decide a controversy instead of a trial court judge; it is one of several different types of divorce. The arbitrator may be selected by the parties or appointed by the court. Disputing parties may want to avoid using the courts in order to ...
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Mediation is becoming an increasingly common alternative to litigation when it comes to divorce in Colorado. In Colorado divorce mediation, the parties discuss what they would like to see happen during their divorce with a neutral third party helping them achieve their desired outcomes. Mediators ...
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If a father was married to the mother of a child at the time the child was conceived or born, it is generally assumed that he is the biological father, and additional proof is not required unless this assumption is brought into question. Paternity may also be presumed if the father’s name appears on ...
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The two areas where stepparents most frequently assert their rights as parents are with respect to adoptions and visitation. While the Colorado Legislature has established the general procedures and divorce support resources for both of these actions, there are many other factors considered by the ...
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QUESTION: What is the difference between simply separating from my spouse, a legal separation and a divorce ? ANSWER: 1. A “Separation” simply means that the two of you are now living apart. You do not need to file court documents in order to separate, but you should talk to an attorney about ...
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The dissolution of marriage in the State of Colorado can be a lengthy and complex legal process fraught with unexpected events and trying delays. We have found when our clients have a general conceptual awareness of the chronology of the divorce proceedings , this can help to alleviate many of their ...
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Prior to negotiating Maintenance in the State of Colorado, also known as “Alimony” or “Spousal Support”, the parties to a Colorado divorce proceeding must consider whether the maintenance award will be modifiable or non-modifiable. Modifiable Maintenance Most maintenance awards are subject to ...
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Pet custody in divorce can be very contentious. Many pet owners are as close to their pet as a parent to their child. Further, pet owners often refer to themselves as the mother or father of their pet who they adopted, not purchased. However under Colorado law, pets are still characterized as an ...
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By Hannah Van Roekel In the 1970’s, most states in the nation adopted “no fault” divorce statutes, also known as the Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act (“UDMA”). The purpose of the UDMA was to give individuals more freedom to decide how to end their marriage and to make the dissolution of marriage ...
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The Colorado Legal Forms You'll Need if Filing On Your Own If you plan to handle your divorce by yourself or to use unbundled legal services, you will need access to numerous Colorado legal forms throughout the process. All of these are posted and updated regularly on the State of Colorado Judicial ...
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What is a Family Court Appeal? An appeal is a legal proceeding where one of the parties seeks to have a decision reviewed by a higher court to determine whether the magistrate or judge who made the initial decision made a legal error or abused the court’s discretion. Family law matters that were ...
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A motion is a request made by a party upon which the court issues a ruling or order. The goal of temporary orders is to establish legally binding guidelines that will increase stability during a separation and the time leading up to the Colorado divorce or an allocation of parental responsibilities. ...
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PERMANENT ORDERS: The final stage of the Colorado divorce process is the permanent orders hearing. This is when the judge will determine the final division of marital assets and debt, the amount of a maintenance award (spousal support), and the allocation of parental responsibilities (child support, ...
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Marital Property vs. Separate Property When considering the division of property during a legal separation or dissolution of marriage in the State of Colorado, there are two types of property the court must identify and consider: marital property and separate property. “Marital Property” is property ...
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After your case is over, there may be discussion about appealing the Judge’s findings. Many people assume that they can appeal a ruling in the hopes that a different judge will see things differently and rule in their favor. However, an appeal is not a “rehearing” of your case, but rather focuses on ...
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Colorado is a no fault state. What is No-Fault Divorce? This means several things for your divorce case: First, you no longer need to explain to the Court why you are requesting a divorce . In the past, one spouse had to prove that the other party had abandoned the family, committed adultery, or ...
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Colorado courts divide marital property equitably upon divorce, without considering marital misconduct. Equitable distribution seeks to achieve fairness, not mathematical precision, which depends on the facts and circumstances of each case. The court distinguishes marital property from separate ...
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