Preparing for Divorce in Colorado

Divorce can be a complicated process. It requires a great deal of preparation, often calling for documents that may not be readily available to you. Without an experienced divorce attorney, a divorce process can be confusing and overwhelming, involving deadlines that someone untrained in family law may not be aware of. Other concerns, such as finding a new place to live, may distract someone in the middle of a divorce.

If you are overwhelmed by the prospect of beginning the divorce process, do not worry—The Harris Law Firm has prepared resources for your benefit, bringing clarity to a complex proceeding. Our articles include answers to questions like what you should consider before filing, how you should organize your paperwork, and even advice regarding moving out. These resources are tools that you can use to be informed about what is going on throughout the divorce process, from initial filing to final settlement disbursement.

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Preparing for Divorce

Attending the Initial Status Conference

When you file a Petition for the Dissolution of Marriage, most courts will immediately set an Initial Status Conference (ISC) that is approximately 40 days from the date the case was filed. This initial hearing may be set even before your spouse has been served. If you are the respondent to a ...

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Inventory of Property

Clearly, one of the most important components of preparing your finances for the divorce is itemizing the assets that you and your spouse have accumulated and properly dividing marital property. Be certain to also include those which either of you may have had prior to the marriage, as any increase ...

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How to Get Organized?

Divorce Checklist Except for extreme circumstances such as one spouse catching another committing adultery or discovering a severe addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling or shopping, most men and women do not wake up one morning and suddenly decide to divorce their spouse. In many cases, spouses ...

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Preparing for a Divorce in Colorado

How You Can Prepare for Divorce Divorce can be a complicated process with a lot of moving parts. If you feel overwhelmed, don’t panic – with ample preparation and the support of an experienced attorney, you can position yourself to effectively protect your rights and pursue positive resolutions for ...

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Tips for Choosing the Right Law Firm

“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” Nelson Mandela You may be scared. You may be confused and stressed. You may not know where to turn at this difficult time. Here are some tips on how to choose the right law firm to protect you and your family in a family law case. Do Your ...

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Gathering Your Documents

Much of your divorce will involve gathering, reviewing and organizing documents. This part of your divorce checklist will outline the major categories of documents that are helpful and sometimes essential, in most divorce cases. Income and Tax Records. – State and Federal Tax Returns, including all ...

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Points to Consider Before You File for Divorce

How The Harris Law Firm Can Help Divorce is a legal process with many implications for your life and your future. If you are considering a divorce in Colorado or are unsure about how the divorce process works, The Harris Law Firm is available to answer your questions during an initial consultation. ...

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Preparing for the Worst: Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial agreements , which used to be quite rare, were once topics of sensational Hollywood stories about celebrities and their divorces. However, with stress and antagonism that can be created by today’s divorce process , prenuptial agreements have become increasingly common. Having an agreement ...

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Moving Out – Some Common Misconceptions

In a divorce , every couple must at some point deal with the decision of who moves out and when. Moving out of the marital home is often a gut-wrenching, emotional decision. For many couples, the home is their most valuable asset. It is the asset that the couple typically purchased during the ...

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