In Colorado and every other state, when a parent receives an order to financially support his or her children, the state will work hard to make sure the money is paid. A child support order is not a "pay it if you will" kind of thing. If you do not pay, the state has...
Month: May 2018
Divorce doesn’t always have to test your patience
Hearing the word divorce will likely conjure up mental images of fighting and strife. The truth is that divorces can be very amicable if the parties involved decide to work together for the mutual goal of legally ending the marriage. The issue that might come up is...
Sever contact with your ex by avoiding monthly alimony payments
For people who don't have children, there often isn't much of a desire to keep in contact with an ex after a divorce. One thing might prevent you from being able to make a clean break from your ex -- having to pay alimony. There is an alternative to having to make...
Are you at risk for divorce beyond age 50?
Most Colorado spouses would agree that marriage doesn't always play out as planned. You'd also be among a likely majority if you say it's reasonable to assume that most people expect their marital relationships to last a lifetime. All you have to do to prove that...
Consider your divorce settlement carefully from the start
Trying to make decisions about your divorce might be difficult. There are so many variables that you have to consider. While it is understandable that you might want everything to end as quickly as possible, you need to make sure that your rushing isn't causing you to...
What should I do if my ex is badmouthing me to the kids?
Not all marriages end amicably. Many of them end with one or both adults feeling a lot of animosity due to the situations that led up to divorce. However, parents usually end up sharing custody after a divorce. If this occurs and there are children involved, both...
Is a PAS the same as a Breathalyzer? Make sure you know
You're driving home from your favorite Colorado restaurant after an enjoyable evening out with some friends. Not far from your home, a police officer pulls you over. You do what most conscientious motorists would do and swiftly spot a section of roadside where you can...
Is it possible to change my divorce order after it is final?
From your financial support obligations to your child custody order, the terms of your divorce will have a significant impact on your life for years to come. While the terms of your divorce order could work reasonably well for years, there are times in which you may...