When getting divorced, it is natural for couples to fight over who will keep the marital home versus other assets. However, aside from property division, one of the biggest sticking points for many divorcing individuals in Colorado is child custody and parenting. Here is a look at how custody is handled during the divorce process. Child custody takes various forms in Colorado. Typically, a single parent will be given physical custody, which means that the children will live with him…

Most Colorado drivers are well aware of the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Regardless, some people still make poor choices before operating a motor vehicle, and unfortunately sometimes, such choices lead to a serious accident resulting in life-altering injuries or even fatalities. In a recent example, a driver suspected of DUI collided with several vehicles at an intersection, leaving at least three people seriously injured. The crash happened on New Year’s Eve at an…

One of the most common causes of injuries and fatalities in crashes in Colorado is drunk driving. The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice determined that over a third of drivers convicted of a DUI in 2018 previously had a DUI conviction. Perhaps more surprisingly, 8% had three or more but were still behind the wheel. Colorado takes drunk driving seriously, which is why 26,255 cases were filed with at least a single DUI charge in 2018. In three out of…

In Colorado, like in all U.S. states, it is illegal to drive while under the influence of alcohol or another substance that impairs you. One piece of information that is largely misunderstood is the blood alcohol content limit, which is currently set at .08%. In Colorado, DUIs are handled a little bit differently than in other states. To start with, an automatic DUI is assumed if a driver’s blood alcohol content is .08% or higher. This would be charged as…

The process of getting divorced can understandably be a trying experience emotionally. However, divorce can also be difficult to navigate financially. Here is a glimpse at how financial matters are generally handled during the divorce process in Colorado. First, during a divorce proceeding, marital assets are to be divided in an equitable manner in the state of Colorado. Most of the time that means a near 50/50 division. But, if a party contributed a significant portion of the wealth, a…