Any permanent changes to the structure of a family are life-changing events. Adding a child to the family through adoption is a joyful change, while a divorce separating a family into two households is usually an unhappy time in a family’s life. Child custody is often the most contentious aspect of divorce, but what happens when a family with an adopted child faces this issue? Many Colorado parents ask, “What happens during a divorce when a family has an adopted…

Colorado family courts make all decisions in the best interests of children. The court asserts that it’s in a child’s best interests for both parents to uphold their obligation to support their children financially. When parents divorce, the courts abide by Colorado’s formula for calculating child support. This formula also applies to unmarried parents as long as testing proves the presumed father’s paternity. Divorcing parents in Colorado may decide on the terms of their divorce, including child custody and child…

When you find love and decide to get married, the last thing you want to think about is divorce. Perhaps, this explains why a marital agreement is usually hard to fathom for most newly-married couples. Entering into a marital agreement before marriage does not imply that you have trust issues as a couple. Rather, it implies that you are being forthright about your current relationship and are keen to make arrangements for your future.  It also helps protect your family’s…

Facing a divorce is a difficult and momentous experience. Chances are, you’re already sad at the loss of the person you once shared your life and deepest feelings with when you find yourself facing further losses. Why do some friends disappear during your divorce like collateral damage? Most people don’t expect the friends they count on for support to ghost them or blatantly choose to remain friends with their ex instead of them, but sadly, this isn’t uncommon. So, why…

Most spouses spend years on their financial planning together, with the goal of an easier life, college for their children, and pleasant retirement years. But what happens when their plans are upended by a divorce and both spouses must separate their combined assets and go on to plan for two separate financial futures? How to wisely manage finances during and after a divorce is one of the most important considerations in a divorce other than child custody. What are the…