Not many states still have laws forbidding adultery, but Colorado does. While the indiscretion does not carry any criminal penalties and does not seem to be enforced, it is still considered illegal as far as the law is concerned. Now, state lawmakers from both sides...
Month: April 2011
Another state follows Colorado’s lead; says win big, pay up
Child support payments can be very important to the children receiving them. However, not all parents make their payments on time. When this happens, children are often left without the support they need to maintain their normal lifestyle. Now, another state is...
3 ways to protect your business in a divorce
Statistics show that roughly half of first marriages end in a divorce, and the divorce rate for second and third marriages climbs even higher. For many people in Colorado, protecting assets that they owned before a marriage is important. It is common for assets you...
Nicolas Cage arrested for domestic violence
Domestic violence can happen anywhere at almost any time, including in Colorado as we discussed last week. Although it may be uncharacteristic of someone to act violent toward another individual, certain circumstances can ignite anger or rage in a person. Whether...
Women with 2+ kids often had more than one partner, study finds
Many Colorado residents have experienced a divorce or some kind of separation from a spouse or partner. In some divorce cases, a couple may have had children together. If one or both of the individuals decide to remarry, it is not entirely unlikely that they could...
Denver woman stabbed to death in domestic dispute
Unfortunately, domestic violence affects many people across the country, including some in Colorado. Domestic violence occurs when an individual is violent or has threatened to be violent toward someone they are or have been in an intimate relationship with. In recent...
Over half of man’s lottery winnings taken to pay child support
Many couples in Colorado have gone through a divorce or separation. It can be a difficult time no matter what, but if a couple has children, it can make the split even more challenging. There are many things that have to be considered, including child support and...
Prenuptial agreements: Who needs one and how to plan for it
Divorce is something that affects many people in Denver and throughout Colorado. While most married couples don't expect to go through a divorce, in some cases it can be smart to be prepared just in case. Prenuptial agreements can be a good way for some couples to...
Ex-wife of Colorado Springs mayoral candidate alleges abuse
The Colorado Springs mayoral elections have taken a turn as accusations of domestic abuse against one of the candidates surfaced recently. The former wife of one of the mayoral candidates has come forward with allegations of domestic violence, saying the man...